Traffic Stop in Como-Pickton School Zone Leads to Arrest
Hopkins County Deputies initiated a traffic stop in the Como Pickton School Zone around 8:33 p.m. Tuesday. During the stop, Terri Annette Douglas, 32, of Longview showed signs of nervousness. She admitted to having a marijuana joint in a cigarette package. With consent a search of the vehicle revealed additional contraband. At Hopkins County jail in the dress out room, a clear baggie containing a crystal like substance believed to be...
Hopkins County Grand Jury Hands Down 81 Indictments in April, 2017
A total of 81 indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury Monday afternoon, April 24, 2017. Not all are listed below awaiting the arrest of the indicted. Those who have been arrested and indicted include: David Allen Woolverton, Jr., 35 of Como for seven counts of Prohibited Sexual Conduct. The conduct with a family member began in 2011 and has continued until the arrest. Woolverton had been charged with one count for...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 9:30 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 828 AM CDT WED APR 26 2017 The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Rockwall County in north central Texas… Hunt County in north central Texas… Northeastern Kaufman County in north central Texas… Northwestern Van Zandt County in north central Texas… Southwestern Hopkins County...
Hospital District Plans to Protect Archives
During a meeting earlier in the week of the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital District, a plan was set in motion to protect and preserve the archives held at the hospital for many years. Karen Strickland, past long-term employee, addressed the board with her concerns of the fate of all of the treasure trove of information that she had help collect over the years. Scrapbooks of newspaper articles, as well as other documents pertaining...
Wildcats Defeat Greenville; Honor Five Seniors; Say Official Good-bye to Eagle Stadium
The Wildcats’ baseball team staked claim to at least a share of the district championship with a 7-2 win over Greenville Tuesday as the Wildcats had a fond farewell party for Eagle Stadium and honored five seniors on senior night. The Wildcats and pitcher Ryan Humphries got off to a rocky start allowing the Lions two first inning runs. The Lions had a single, a hit batsman, another single and a wild pitch to plate the two runs....
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northeast and North Central Texas until 1 p.m. April 26. This does include Hopkins County. The watch means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms. At this time, radar indicates thunderstorms in the Dallas metroplex as far east as Mesquite and Garland and moving into Rockwall County. The thunderstorms are moving east, northeast. KSST will continue to monitor the radar and...
Winnsboro Police Report April 17-23, 2017
Five arrests, one accident investigated 140 calls for service, 39 citations issued and 27 warnings written occupied the time of the Winnsboro Police Department during the April 17-23, 2017 report period. Ashley Latson, 39, of Winnsboro was arrested April 20th on a Franklin County warrant. James Kidd, 35, of Winnsboro was arrested April 20th for Public Intoxication. Steven Bridges, 34, of Winnsboro was arrested April 20th for Criminal...
First Day of Spring Football “a Very Good Day”
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens called Monday’s first day of spring football a very good day. He said he was excited by the retention level by players on both sides of the ball. Coach Owens said the athletes practiced with enthusiasm and energy. He said the players concentrated on fundamentals during this class period Monday. That allowed for inside huddle work and team sessions after school. Coach Owens said the kids were...
Game Day: Wildcat Baseball Bids Farewell to Eagle Stadium Play Tuesday Night
Perhaps all that is missing is a three ring circus. The Wildcats’ baseball team plays Greenville at 7 p.m. on this Tuesday game night and it’s senior night as well as an evening to bid a fond farewell to historic Eagle Stadium. There will also be an important game to play for the Wildcats. The Wildcats are 9-1 in district play and they have a one game lead over Hallsville with two district games to play. The Wildcats end...
