Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories For 2019 Continues With #13-15
By Don Julian A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list began running Monday, Dec. 23, and will continue through the first day of the New Year, with additional . On January 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16 #15 Sulphur Springs High School Sports Story For 2019: Wildcats Team Tennis Makes PlayoffsMy #15 highlight for SSHS Sports in...
Arkansas Man Jailed On Controlled Substance, Marijuana, Weapon Charges
Kevin D. Turner A 29-year-old Little Rock, Arkansas man was jailed Monday morning after troopers found a pill, other suspected controlled substance and weapon in his possession during a routine traffic stop, troopers alleged in arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Warren Williamson stopped a 2013 Dodge Challenger at 9:50 a.m. Dec. 23 on Interstate 30 at mile marker 141 for traveling slow in the left lane. As the...
HCSO: Suspicious Activity Complaint Results in Controlled Substance Arrest
Christopher Calvin Lightfoot A suspicious activity complaint early Tuesday morning resulted in a Mount Vernon man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of suspicious activity in the area of FM 269 and County Road 2416 after 3 a.m. Christmas Eve. They reported seeing a Chevrolet Malibu, which matched the description of the vehicle...
Winnsboro Man Accused Of Trying To Escape From Hopkins County Jail
Coy Wayne Wells A 53-year-old Winnsboro man arrested Friday morning for aggravated assault and three other charges Monday added another offense to the list of charges he is accused of — escape. Coy Wayne Wells is accused of one of the shortest known jail escape attempts in Hopkins County. He was reportedly in custody in less than a minute, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Well allegedly walked out the book-in...
Hopkins County Man Jailed For Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter
A 36-year-old Hopkins County man was arrested Monday night on intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges, following a crash on FM 1567 in which one children was reportedly killed and another injured. Brant Lee McGinnis, whose mailing address is Yantis but according to authorities lives in Hopins County, was alleged to have been intoxicated while driving the 2003 GMC Yukon on FM 1567 near FM 2948 Dec. 23, when the crash...
Dike VFD Recognized For 34 Years Of Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HCFD Chief Andy Endsley recognize Dike VFD members for 34 years of service to the community. Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Dike Volunteer Fire Department as part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration. Each month a different volunteer fire department is recognized for their ongoing contributions to the...
Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories for 2019 Begins With #16: Lady Cats Soccer
A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list begins running Monday (December 23) and will continue through the first day of the New Year. On January 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16. # 16 involves the Lady Cats Soccer Team that overcame injuries and a very tough schedule, especially in early tournaments, to qualify for the playoffs. In...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Gets Good Points From Sophomore and Three Freshman Against Princeton Last Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team had a very competitive game at Princeton last Friday (December 20) with major point production coming from a sophomore and three freshmen. According to the Dallas Morning News, the Lady Cats were led by sophomore post Hannah Cordell who scored 12 points. Freshman Kenzie Willis had 9 points. Freshman Addisyn Wall added 8 points. Freshman Serenity Lewis scored 6 points. Junior Nylah Lindley had 4 points....
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta Discusses Dallas Jesuit Win on Friday
After the Wildcats Basketball Team lost to Denton Guyer last Tuesday (December 17), Coach Clark Cipoletta told his team they needed to play with more physicality. His staff counted 82 missed block outs against Guyer. On KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show, Coach Cipoletta said physicality was a big emphasis going into last Friday night’s home game against Jesuit of Dallas. Coach Cipoletta...
Cumby Police Arrest Rowlett Woman, McKinney Man On Felony Warrants
December 23, 2019 – Two traffic stops over the weekend resulted in Cumby police arresting two Dallas area residents on felony warrants, according to arrest reports. Nikki Nicole Allen Cumby Police Sgt. Ray Embro reported stopping a Lexus IS3500 at 1 a.m. Dec. 22, after seeing it pass him at the 110 mile marker on I-30 west, traveling at a high rate of speed — 86 miles per hour in a 75 mph speed zone. After identifying the...
