Firefighter Injured In Monday Fire
A Sulphur Springs firefighter was treated and released for what authorities are calling minor injuries sustained during a duplex fire on Lemon Drive Monday. The firefighter, who has not been identified, was treated for first and second degree burns to his ears and shoulder before being released from medical care Monday. When the blaze was first called in, emergency officials were told someone was inside the structure, but learned...
Ladycat Softball Huge Win
Lady Cats Softball 15, Paris 0 So much for a final warmup before district play, the Lady Cats were on fire Monday night (March 18) in a 15-0 win over Paris at Lady Cat Park. Freshman Addison Caddell threw a four-inning no hit shutout striking out 6 and walking only 2. The Lady Cats clubbed 18 hits and had a 13 run third inning. Kelsey Wallace led the hit parade hitting a grand slam home run in the big third inning and another round...
Winnsboro Police Report March 11-17, 2019
Winnsboro Police made one arrest, answered 149 calls for service, issued 40 citations, and wrote 41 warnings during the report period March 11-17, 2019. There was one accident reported during the week. Treyvon Henderson, 21, of Winnsboro was arrested on 3/15/2-19 on a Wood County Warrant. The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a 1 vehicle accident on 3/1/2019 in the 1000 block of S. Walnut. The driver was transported by...
North Hopkins Baseball Sweeps Sam Rayburn
North Hopkins Baseball Wins Pair of Games Saturday Against Sam Rayburn The North Hopkins’ baseball team swept a pair of home games Saturday (March 16) against Ivanhoe Sam Rayburn, 12-2 and 8-4. In the opener, the Panthers led only 2-1 going into the bottom of the third but then exploded for 6 runs. Brycen Gillespie, Kevin Clement, Branson Thomas and Victor Rojo all had RBIs. Thomas hit a double. The Panthers outhit San Rayburn 8...
Meal a Day Menu for March 25th-29th
Meal A Day Menu March 25th – March 29th Monday Cheese Burgers Lettuce Tomato and Onions Baked Beans Chips Tuesday Oven Omelet Sausage Patty Blue Berry Muffin Mandarin Orange Slices Wednesday Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole Carrots Pickled Beets Thursday Beef and Sour Cream Enchiladas Refried Beans Chips and Salsa Friday Hopkins County Stew Cheese Cubes Crackers Tossed...
Quick Response By Local Firefighters Saves Duplex From Total Destruction
A duplex on Lemon Dr. caught fire around noon on Monday. Someone called in the fire, and firefighters as well as other emergency services were dispatched, and quickly on the scene. The fire started in the tenant side of the duplex, and the tenant was not home. The tenant side of the duplex quickly became engulfed in flames and sustained heavy damage as the smoke crossed the carport attaching the two units and poured smoke into the...
A Text to 911 Results in Arrest for Family Violence
The new “text to 911” service available in Hopkins County proved to be beneficial to descalate a situation over the weekend. Hopkins County deputies responded to information about a man that was trying to harm himself at a residence on Hwy 69S. Upon arriving at the scene and talking with the man’s girlfriend, officers noticed visible marks on the woman’s neck from the boyfriend attempting to grabbing her and...
Hopkins County Republican Club Announces Tuesday Meeting
In an email received from Donnie Wisenbaker, Hopkins County Republican Club will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, March 19th) at the ROC on Gilmer Street. The meeting will start at 12PM and end at 1 PM. The club will be serving lunch by donation only. Guest Speaker will be Jason Ross, District Director for Congressman John Ratcliffe.Please make an effort to attend. The 2020 election will be the most important election in...
Chamber Connection: March 21, 2019
Chamber Connection-March 21st Golf Tournament time! Tee times are going fast for the 30 th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12 th at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning and afternoon tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as the spots are filling up quickly. It’s a great tournament to be shared with friends and family! Give the Chamber a...
