Thursday Afternoon Accident on I-30 Westbound
An accident Thursday afternoon created a traffic slowdown at the westbound 122-mile marker on I-30 about one mile west of the State Highway 19 overpass. A UPS Semi-truck and another another vehicle were involved in the accident, according to early reports. According to information received by KSST only minor injuries were reported at the scene.
The Edge Begins Monday at SSHS Multipurpose Building
Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens is a big believer in the importance of The Edge, a summertime conditioning program for athletes. The free program begins Monday morning at the Multipurpose Building. Coach Owens says the Wildcats are going to be very competitive and players need to show up in shape in August so he doesn’t have to deal with injuries all through the fall. Coach Owens says The Edge is a...
Community Calendar June 9-11, 2017
The Dairy Festival Carnival will be open through Saturday night June 10 on the grounds of the Civic Center. A Fish Fry Fundraiser will be held at the HW Grays Building this Friday starting at 10:30am at a cost of $8 plate, to benefit Cherry Grove Baptist Church. “Be a Geneaology Detective” is a Children’s Workshop hosted by the Hopkins County Genealogy Society on Saturday June 10 from 1-4pm. Cost is $10 per child,...
Children’s Theater Workshop To Present Lion King Junior; Enrollment Open Through Friday
Children’s Theater Workshop, an annual summer event, continues to seek additional members for Lion King Junior, according to David Woody with Community Players and Main Street Theater. Woody said 12-15 additional children are needed to fill roles and the chorus. He stated registration for the workshop is open through Friday this week. To register for the workshop call 903-885-0107 and leave a message including your phone number....
Local Boxer Featured in Preliminary Bout Saturday
Ryan Chester, heavy weight boxer from Sulphur Springs, will be featured during a preliminary bout Saturday, June 10th at Gas Monkey Live.
…And Three More Ms. Sr. Contestants Make Nine!
The field of contestants for the title of Ms. Hopkins County Senior is now nine, and you can meet them at the pageant on Saturday June 10 at 6 pm in the Family Life Center of League Street Church of Christ. Admission is free, so be sure and bring your family and friends. During today’s Morning Show interview , we met Linda Pickle-Hill who is making her second run at the title, having been named Best Talent in the 2016 contest....
Dairy Festival Activities Fill the Weekend Beginning Friday at Noon
The 59th Annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival activities begin Friday at noon with Opening Ceremonies at Celebration Plaza. Candidates for Dairy Festival Queen, balloon pilots, and others involved in the festival activities will be present for the ribbon cutting. At 6 p.m. the Balloon Rally begins and at 7 p.m. Friday, the 5K Milk Run. The Balloon Rally and Milk Run will be on the campus of Shannon Oaks Church. On Saturday, at 10 a.m....
Chamber Connection June 8, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off has mooooved!!! I have a big announcement regarding the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off! We have changed the time and location. The Ice Cream Freeze-off will still be held on Saturday, June 10th, but the time has moved to 5:30 p.m. and the location has moved to Shannon Oaks front lawn. Come enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream for $3.00 (while it lasts), then watch the hot air balloons take flight at 6 p.m. all...
Continuing Ed classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Several continuing education health care courses are available from the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center in June, located at 1137 Loop 301 East. Call 903-885-1232 to register. Nurse Aide Skills Refresher is for any student wanting to refresh their nurse aide skills prior to the certification test. Students must register 48 hours in advance. The class is offered Thursday, June 8, 8 a.m. to noon. The course is...
Skate Fest Coming to SS SkatePark on June 24!
The first annual SSTX SkateFest will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs Skate Park inside Buford Park. It’s an all-day free event with several bands, food, mini-competitions, team scouts, lesson sign-ups, youth ministry and prizes. It’s sponsored by Super Honky Skateboarding Company. Skate on over… Skate on over… Skate on over… Skate on over… to the FIRST ANNUAL SSTX SKATEFEST ! Saturday,...
