Hopkins County Hospital District Board Of Directors Meeting
Hopkins County Hospital District will consider appointing a new member to the board and the process to employ a new Operations Manager for the Hospital District during their Board of Directors Meeting Tonight, June 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Plaza Conference Room. The board member seat is open following Ralph Preus’ term ending and no one filing for the place. In other action, the board will consider purchasing Dell computers...
Doug Bakenhaus, Symphony Conductor
For 14 years, you’ve seen this familiar face emceeing and conducting from the podium during the annual Independence Symphony Concerts in Sulphur Springs, coaxing and wringing the utmost energy and passion from every player on the stage. Who is this artist and where does he come from? Let’s find out a bit more about the man. Meet Dr. Douglas Bakenhaus, Music Director and Conductor of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony...
Animal of the Week: Tux
Tux is a mixed breed dog with a little bit of Pit Bull in him, but not much. He’s about a year old, and is very friendly. “He’s a sweet boy and gets along with everyone.” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. His cheerful laid-back attitude is evident as he sits patiently at Officer Blanch’s feet, waiting to go for a walk. Tux was found in the road, off the Church Street loop, about two and a half...
Twenty-Three Unlocked Vehicles Vandalized Over Weekend
“Help me help you” a quote by Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry McGuire is the request of Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders. Over the weekend 23 unlocked auto doors were opened and theft of property occurred according to Sanders. He is asking Sulphur Springs citizens to lock their car doors at night. The thefts are occurring at night and over the weekend the area bounded by Carter, Jefferson, and I-30 saw the most activity. Sanders...
Commissioner’s Court to Consider Agreement for Right of Way Funds on Highway 11 Project
Hopkins County Commissioners Court will consider approving an agreement to contribute right of way funds for the project from State Highway 11 from 6 miles East of FM 2653 to Highway 19 and consider the donation of the Haz-Mat Trailer to the Paris Fire Department when they meet Monday at 9 a.m. for their regular session in the Commissioner’s Courtroom on the first floor of the county courthouse, 118 Church Street. Also on the...
SSISD Summer Maintenance Work
Sulphur Springs Independent School District has many maintenance jobs underway in preparation for the next school year. One of the most exciting for high school students is the changes being made the student parking lot. The parking lot is being repaved and repainted, due to the stripes 50-100 new spots will be added. The re-pavement will extend to the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Ag Extension Building, and the Southwest...
Volleyball, Soccer Camps Begin Monday
The Sulphur Springs ISD will be offering volleyball and soccer camps next week. Both will be run by new head coaches here. After ten years as the head volleyball coach at Paris Junior College, Justin Maness, the new Lady Cats Volleyball Coach, will have camp Monday through Wednesday in the main high school gym. Actually there are two camps: one for girls entering the fourth through the seventh grades will take place each day from 9...
Jallah Named PJC Soccer Coach
Paris Junior College has named Sylvester Jallah its new soccer coach to take the helm of the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Jallah brings experience to the college as both coach and player. Both PJC soccer teams are in Division I in the National Junior College Athletic Association. “I am excited for the new opportunity,” said Jallal. “I look forward to continuing to add to the rich and successful history of Paris Junior College. I...
Sneak Peek at the Wesley House’s New Units
The Wesley Assisted Living House has opened the doors to their newest cottages. Recently the Wesley house added 12 new units to their community. They have a mix of one bedroom and two bedroom cottages, that are filling up fast! The cottages include dark hardwood floors, Frigidaire appliances, patios, and 1 car garages! Due to the high demand, they only have four, 2-bedroom apartments left for $2500 a month and one, single bedroom...
