The “9-1-1 Connection” and “Battle of the Badges” Burger Cookoff
May17

The “9-1-1 Connection” and “Battle of the Badges” Burger Cookoff

Sulphur Springs Public Safety Director and Police Chief Jay Sanders  and paramedics stopped by the KSST studios to invite everyone to a public event coming up Saturday May 19, 2018 from 10am til 2pm on the downtown Celebration Plaza. It’s a Public Safety Extravaganza by “The Team” which is made up of Sulphur Springs Police and Fire Departments along with Hopkins County Sheriff , Fire and EMS departments. Sanders...

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SCU, SWAT Execute Warrant at College Street Residence
May17

SCU, SWAT Execute Warrant at College Street Residence

Casey Randle Griffith, 38, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested Wednesday following a Special Crimes Unit investigation in which methamphetamine was sold from Griffith’s College Street residence. During a search of the residence by SCU and the SWAT team, Griffin was found lying down in the front seat of a Dodge pickup.  Inside the pickup, law enforcement found approximately 4.6 grams of methamphetamine. As the officers continued to...

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Producers Sell Over 6,000 Head of Cattle at May NETBIO Sale
May17

Producers Sell Over 6,000 Head of Cattle at May NETBIO Sale

Livestock producers from throughout Texas and some neighboring states converged on the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday to market their cattle at the May Northeast Texas Beef Improvement pre-conditioned stocker and feeder calf sale. A total of 291 sellers shipped in 6,203 head of calves and yearlings to the NETBIO sale. The demand was very good for all weights of cattle with 32 buyers paying an average of $797.19 per...

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Hearts of Life Presents Smokey for Adoption
May17

Hearts of Life Presents Smokey for Adoption

Smokey is a unique and beautiful boy.  He is a large mixed breed with long, silky hair but will proudly wear his coat shaved as well!  He is very inquisitive and somewhat independent.  He is dog friendly but prefers to run solo.  He enjoys taking long walks on the leash.  Smokey is a dreamer with a heart of gold. Will you be the one to give him his home sweet home?  His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting,...

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Chamber Connection May 17, 2018
May17

Chamber Connection May 17, 2018

The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is getting really close!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 5:30 p.m. on the REAR lawn of Shannon Oaks Church.  We are moving the Ice Cream to the back of Shannon...

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Channel 18 News, Wednesday, May 16, 2018
May16
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Teams Needed for the New “Whipped” Challenge Food Contest for Dairy Festival 2018
May16

Teams Needed for the New “Whipped” Challenge Food Contest for Dairy Festival 2018

In search of a new dairy food contest, local Extension Agent Johanna Hicks and food committee members who like the TV show “Chopped” decided to fashion a similar contest for this year’s Hopkins County Dairy Festival. It will be held on the morning of Saturday June 16, 2018 in an outdoor setting in front of the Civic Center sound stage. Space is limited to eight 4-person teams, and entry fee is $40 per team. Get your...

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Mayor Proclaims Friday “Put on Purple Day” in Sulphur Springs; Raising Awareness of  Lupus
May16

Mayor Proclaims Friday “Put on Purple Day” in Sulphur Springs; Raising Awareness of Lupus

CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS PROCLAMATION: WHEREAS, an estimated 1. 5 million Americans suffer from Lupus, the chronic inflammatory, autoimmune disease that can affect various pans of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys; and WHEREAS, Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to those of many other illnesses, and major gaps exist in understanding the causes and consequences; and WHEREAS,...

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PJC Graduates 371 Students
May16

PJC Graduates 371 Students

by Paul Bailey A beautiful evening greeted graduates, their families and friends at Noyes Stadium on May 11 during the 93rd spring graduation ceremony of Paris Junior College. Out of 371 students graduating with a certificate or associate degree, more than 200 students chose to participate in the ceremony. PJC Student Government Association President Johnathan Stevenson gave the opening invocation, and freshman music major Cyan...

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Second Day of Early Voting in Primary Runoff Slower for Republicans
May16

Second Day of Early Voting in Primary Runoff Slower for Republicans

The second day of early voting in the May Primary Runoff was not as active for Republicans as the first but Democrats seem to be holding a steady pace. For Republicans, 121 ballots were cast Tuesday bringing their total to 284 ballots cast in the first two days. Democrats had seven (7) voters cast ballots bringing their total to 14 for the first two days. Early voting in the Primary Runoff Election continues 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each...

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