A Jury Panel Summoned for Monday Cancelled
The jury panel summoned to appear Monday, September 19th @ 9:00 a.m. for the 62nd District Court Judge Will Biard has been cancelled, according to Cheryl Fulcher, District Clerk.
Tira News
By Jan Vaughn Floyd and Martha Payton want to say, “‘Thank You’ for the honor and thanks for the service bestowed on Floyd from the Tira Council and friends in the community.” The former mayor was honored with a reception at the Tira Community Center on Tuesday, September 6th. Regina Payton was visiting her parents and was privileged to attend the reception, also. Brad Payton came for a visit on Sunday afternoon before Labor Day. He...
Miller Grove News
by Brandon Darrow Where did the cooler weather go? For several days it was so nice but now we’re in the upper 90’s again and hoping for some rain. L.J. Skillman recently sent me an email filling me in Miller Grove Graduating Class of 1949. She said that the classmates and other friends met on Fri., Sept. 9, at Whataburger in Sulphur Springs. Attendees included (followed by graduation year): Lillie Belle Davis Renshaw (1946),...
Arbitron Ratings Show KSST Continues as Hopkins County Favorite
Since 1947, KSST radio has earned the respect of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for consistent coverage in local news, weather, and sports. That tradition, along with good music, has made KSST the most listened to radio station in Hopkins County. According to Arbitron ratings, KSST continues to hold the number one listener favorite position in the county. “I am not surprised,” stated Chad Young who purchased KSST over two years...
Calling all Parents of Budding Scientists to MD Anderson Center Presentation at PJC
Parents of scientifically inclined young people should make plans to attend a special presentation to be held at Paris Junior College on September 29. The School of Health Professions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting the program. Speaking will be Dr. Brandy Greenhill, Associate Professor and Program Director – Clinical Laboratory Science. Through an articulation agreement, students who...
POW/MIA Day Observance Features Del Frances’ Proclamation Friday
The Military Coalition will be at Celebration Plaza Friday, September 16th for POW/MIA Day. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. when Mayor Emily Glass will present Del Frances with a proclamation for his effort and commitment during his Ride for Recognition. Frances’ Ride for Recognition brought attention to the 74 sailors lost in the collision of the Evans and Melbourne on June 3rd, 1969, as he sought to have their names added to...
Wildcat Football Stats Reflect Strength When Compared to District Foes
The Wildcats’ football team is averaging 29.3 points a game and is allowing 42.3 points per game. All of that difference is due to their lopsided loss in Florida. Compared with the rest of our district, the Wildcats offense is the district’s second best averaging 364.3 yards per game. The Wildcats defense is third best in the district giving up 398 yards per game. In team plus/minus, the Wildcats are a plus 5 for turnovers. The...
Agrilife: Private Applicator Training Scheduled for October 12, 2016 in Sulphur Springs
A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on: Personally owned property; Rented property Property owned by his or her employer; Property under his or her general control; or The property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between...
Chamber Connection
by Lezley Brown So, tomorrow is the day!!! Friday, September 16th, is the deadline to enter the stew contest and KEEP YOUR SITE from last year. On Monday, September 19th, you may come by the Chamber and choose a new site based on availability. Cooks may sign up any time after the 16th, but they will have to choose a new site. The 47th Annual Stew Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, and that will be here before you...
