Fight Between Brothers Results In Teen’s Arrest
A physical altercation between brothers reportedly ended with an 18-year-old in custody Sunday night for assault. A Woodbridge Drive resident complained about 6:45 p.m. July 21 of sons fighting again, according to reports. Upon arrival, Sulphur Springs policemen reported finding the 18-year-old resident had assaulted another family member, reportedly a younger brother, by striking the individual multiple times in the face with a...
Arkansas Woman Jailed For Marijuana Possession
An obscured license plate lead to a traffic stop and eventually a 28-year-old Bryant, Arkansas woman’s arrested for marijuana possession Sunday afternoon.Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Rebekah Saathoff stopped a Lexus just before 5 p.m. July 21, at mile marker 134 on Interstate 30 west for the license plate violation. As the trooper approached the sport utility vehicle from the passenger’s side, the woman inside...
Simply Sulphur Springs App Give- Away
Have you heard about the give- aways on the Simply Sulphur Springs app? The Simply Sulphur Springs app is your one stop for all things Sulphur Springs. You can find listings such as “where to eat” and information about local professionals in your area. You can even pay your city water bill or report road issues and water leaks on the app. By becoming an app user you will also have access to exclusive deals and give- aways...
Man Allegedly Sustains Bloody Eye, Injuries During Altercation With Stepson
A 21-year-old was arrested Sunday morning for the alleged assault of his stepfather at their Peach Street residence. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Tyler Francis reported being dispatched at about 9:40 a.m. July 21 to the Peach Street address, where a disturbance had been reported. Francis alleged, in arrest reports, the man’s stepfather had redness, swelling and blood coming out of his right eye. After further investigation,...
18-year-old Accused Of Trying To Sell Marijuana On Square, Running From Police
A 18-year-old man was accused of trying to sell marijuana on the square allegedly tried to elude officers when contacted Saturday evening. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Chad Norris was reportedly contacted about 8:20 p.m. July 20 by officer Tony Crouse, who was working on the square. Crouse alleged he was contacted by citizens who claimed a person asking if they wanted to buy marijuana had approached them. Norris and Crouse contacted...
Reilly Springs Jamboree Hosting Local Talent Monthly
Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Josh Davis Shows on the old schoolhouse stage are part of the colorful history of Reilly Springs, a small community in southeastern Hopkins County. The Reilly Springs Jamboree showcases country and gospel music performed by local talent and house band in a family friendly atmosphere which is smoke and alcohol free. Shows are scheduled on the third-Saturday night of each month. Josh Davis, an...
Annual George Dorner 42 Tournament Brings Fun, Benefit to Sulphur Bluff UMC
The top three teams now have a year’s worth of bragging rights since they placed in the Sixth Annual George Dorner 42 Tournament. Spectators who crowded in to watch the intense but friendly competition also helped to raise money for the benefit. It was staged in the new Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church at Sulphur Bluff on FM 71 East to provide funds for new Bibles for Senior Sunday School Class members. A total of...
Mount Vernon Man Slips Ankle Monitor, Arrested On Parole Warrant
Adam Joshua Hodges A 35-year-old Mount Vernon man Saturday evening was reportedly arrested by Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies in Sulphur Springs sans his required ankle monitor. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators received a report about 6:15 p.m. July 20 that Adam Joshua Hodges had left Franklin County and in the area of Duckworth Street in Sulphur Springs without his ankle monitor, as required,...
SSISD Budget Shaping Up, But Still A Work In Progress
Oh, the difference a couple of weeks can make. Sulphur Springs Independent School District administrators at their regular July meeting presented to trustees a budget that showed a $136,000 shortfall. However, with additional information and nearly two weeks of adjustments, officials reported the most recent draft of the budget projects the district finishing the 2019-20202 fiscal year at least $24,000 ahead. And, that likely will be...
