Aviation History: What ever happened to the eleven ?
Eleven C-140Bs were assigned to the Military Airlift Command. They were flown as VC-140B’s on special government and White House airlift missions by the 89th Military Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB, Maryland. The VC-140B’s were capable and versatile, but by the early 1980’s the Air Force was looking for a replacement. JetStars were out of production and spares were getting expensive. The JetStar was also not as fuel efficient as newer...
City Council Early Voting Begins Monday
Early voting for Sulphur Springs City Council Places 1, 2, and 3 begins Monday, April 23, at 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to access the voting area. Early voting will continue through the week and into next week. Two 12-hour days will be available for early voting. Tuesday April 24th and Thursday April 26th the voting place will...
Lady Cat Softball Begins Play-off series at Lovejoy Thursday
District Champ Lady Cat softball will travel to Lucas-Lovejoy for their first game of the best of three play-off series. The Thursday night game will begin a 7 p.m. On Friday night, the Lady Cats will host Lovejoy at Lady Cat Park at 7 p.m. If a third game is needed, it will be played Saturday at noon at Royce City.
Panthers Defeat Trojans 14-4
The North Hopkins’ baseball team proved to be too much for the Cumby as the Panthers outscored the Trojans, 14-4 in Cumby Friday. The Panthers scored two runs in the first inning, four runs in the second, one more in the third and four more runs in the fourth inning to take an 11-0 lead. Cumby battled back with four runs of their own in the bottom of the fourth to cut the lead to 11-4. North Hopkins came back with three runs in...
Lady Cats District Champs in Senior Night Win
The Lady Cats’ softball team wrapped up the district championship with a 7-5 victory over Mount Pleasant on a big Friday night that included Senior Night and dedication of renovated Lady Cat Park. It was anything but an easy victory. The Lady Cats went on top 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning on a Kelsey Wallace home run way over the left field wall. The Lady Tigers tied the game at 1-1 scoring with a double, a passed ball,...
Humphries, Edwards Shut Out Tigers; Dawson Hits First Home Run in Wildcat Park
Wildcats pitcher Ryan Humphries teamed up with pitcher Pacen Edwards to shut out the Mount Pleasant Tigers, 7-0 to get a key district win Friday night at Wildcat Park. Humphries went the first six innings and Edwards finished up in the seventh inning. Humphries allowed only five hits and he struck out six and walked five. Edwards allowed only a walk. The Tigers committed two errors and the Wildcats one. The Wildcats outhit the Tigers...
A Chance to Visit Heritage Park and See Amazing Art for FREE: TODAY, Saturday April 21st
By: Savannah Owens The 6th Annual Heritage Park Youth Art Show Exhibition is on display at the Heritage Park Chapel, Today, Saturday April 21st, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Susan Carey, Hopkins County Historical Society Member, is leading the exhibit. The exhibit is completely free for the public to view. “This is one of the few times it is totally free to visit the park” Carey said. The art is inspirational, thought...
Wildcat Park Dedication Ceremony
Tonight, April 20th 2018, was the official Grand Opening for the new baseball fields in Wildcat Park. Superintendent Mike Lamb began the dedication by thanking the fans, taxpayers and school board members. He continued to thank the baseball coaches. Lamb offered a special thank you to the maintenance crew, and local vendors for all their hard work and support. Lamb explained that the building, upkeep and support “is a community...
For Regional Track Meet: Wildcat Track Qualifies Three; Lady Cats Qualifies Four
Wildcats Track Qualifies Three for Regional Meet at Area Meet Thursday The Wildcats’ track team had three athletes qualify for the Regional Track Meet at an Area Track Meet Thursday (April 19) at Pine Tree. Dedric Godbolt qualified with a third place finish in high jump. Godbolt came in with a best jump of 6-feet but cleared 6-foot-3 at the Area competition. Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young said Godbolt bested the district...
