PJC Announces Fall Graduates
Paris Junior College is pleased to release the certified roll of graduates from the fall graduation ceremony held Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in the Hunt Center. This was the sixth year for the fall ceremony that became necessary as the number of graduates continued to grow. Fall 2018 graduation at Paris Junior College featured a full house in the Hunt Center, with over 200 graduates. This is the sixth fall graduation PJC has held, since...
Tabernacle Baptist Church Plans 42 Fundraiser to Benefit Ministry of Local Couple to New Guinea
Originally of Sulphur Springs, Jason Brewer, his wife Jaime and their family have served in the missionary field in Papua, New Guinea since 2013. Pastor Mike Haun and the congregation of Tabernacle Baptist Church supports the ministry of Jason and Jaime Brewer and their family, who for six years have served as missionaries in Papua, New Guinea. The Tabernacle Baptist Church congregation is planning a 42 Tournament on Saturday February...
Manufacture Deliver of Controlled Substance Warrants Served Wednesday
Local Law Enforcement had a busy Wednesday serving warrants for Manufacture Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1. Two individuals served with warrants were already in Hopkins County Jail on similar charges. The warrants were the result of investigations into the individuals’ activities regarding illegal substances. Jermaine Allen Johnson The one not already in jail when warrants were served was Jermaine Allen Johnson,...
Local Woman Arrested for Theft Had Meth in Possession
Called to 1750 S. Broadway Street regarding a burglary, Sulphur Springs Police arrested Kimberle Baxter, 60, of Sulphur Springs when she confessed to theft at the location. She also gave consent to search her purse. There the officer found a white crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. Baxter is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram, a State Jail...
Chamber Connection February 7, 2019
Time is running short to get your tickets to the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. We are introducing a Networking Cocktail half hour at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the awards will follow at 7 p.m. Please take this opportunity to bring your family, friends, and employees to an evening of dinner and...
Signing Day: Five SSHS Student-Athletes Sign Wednesday
Wildcats quarterback D’Corian Young, the son of Cory Young and Charlissa Hawkins, signed with Trinity Valley Community College in Athens. Young said he felt Trinity Valley was the best place for him. He said he wants to go the JUCO route, getting playing time and getting his grades right before signing with a Division 1 program. Young said he loved the beautiful Trinity Valley campus in Athens. He called it one of the best...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Break Time
BREAK TIME The arrival of a container of fresh popcorn at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus signaled it was break time. Enjoying the popcorn are, from left to right, are student Emily Nance, Coordinator of Student Activities Taylor Locker, and student Selina Hood.
A&M-Commerce Office of Sponsored Programs Hosts Leo Talks
COMMERCE, TX— The Office of Sponsored Programs at A&M-Commerce is hosting Leo Talks during Spring 2019. The lectures are “TED-like” talks that last about 20 minutes and feature presentations from two A&M-Commerce professors per event. “The goal of the series is to bring our faculty, staff, students and community together to share ideas and to get to know each other in a relaxed setting,” said Dr. Matt Wood, vice provost for...
City Manager’s Report Presented in February Council Meeting
City Manager Marc Maxwell’s Report presented in the February City Council meeting included: CROSSTOWN TRAIL – Construction continues on the Hopkins County Civic Center grounds and Peavine Pinion Pond. In January the Capital Construction Division poured more concrete, installed bike racks and trash cans, laid sod to prevent erosion, installed a water fountain and planted trees. SUNSET STREET – Work should begin on this...
