NETLA Broiler Show Validation by November 30th at 5:00 PM.
NETLA Broiler Show Validation by November 30th at 5:00 PM. Broiler projects are popular with 4-H and FFA members and are an integral part of most youth livestock shows. Broiler projects are especially suitable for youngsters with limited space. When planning to start a broiler project, contact the county Extension office, a 4-H leader or an agricultural science instructor. Birds not shown can be slaughtered for home use or sold...
Holiday Food Safety Success
Holiday Food Safety Success Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on our blessings and perhaps, just for a moment, forget about all the turmoil that is taking place around the world. Many families will be gathered around a table for the traditional Thanksgiving meal. In order to keep your friends and family healthy, there are some tips that need to be followed. 1) Be prepared! Before purchasing your turkey, make ample...
Saltillo Lions Open Season With Loss
Saltillo Lions varsity hosted Class 3-A Chapel Hill Tuesday night and, according to Coach Bill Giles, “are not ready to compete against a good 3A team.” Saltillo lost 81-21. Chapel Hill outscored the Lions 28-5 in the first quarter and continued 20-point quarters in the second and third. Saltillo had only one double digit quarter, the second. It was 51-15 at the half. Coach Giles said, “We have a lot of work to do. Hopefully...
Lady Cats Overwhelm Lindale 73-40
The Lady Cats’ basketball team put four strong quarters of offense together to overwhelm Lindale, 73-40 Tuesday night in Wildcats Gym. Kaylee Jefferson hit 14 of 17 free throws and scored 28 points to lead the Lady Cats. Lexie Moore added 14 points and Sheretta Hill 12. The 3-0 Lady Cats host Hugo, Oklahoma Friday.
Bank Robbed in Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff, Ricky Jones announced today November 17, 2015, that his department along with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Texas Department of Public Safety’s Texas Rangers Service are investigating a Bank Robbery which occurred at 1:20PM at the Lake Cypress Springs Branch of First National Bank of Mount Vernon. The bank is located at 6648 FM 115, Scroggins in Franklin County. A male...
Presidential Hopeful Santorum Speaks at Fundraiser in Sulphur Springs Tuesday
Presidential hopeful former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum was in Sulphur Springs Tuesday at noon to address supporters and the curious at a fundraiser in the Regional Civic Center banquet room. Santorum, a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2012 election, won 11 contests and received 4 million votes, putting him in second place to nominee Mitt Romney. When Santorum suspended his campaign that year due to family health...
*Update* Burger Grind Grinds to a Halt
Burger Grind on Main ST has closed its doors for good. Burger Grind continues to see success in Tyler where the restaurant was first established. Its Sulphur Springs location, however, saw little to no service in the long run. According to Burger Grind owner Dennis Moreau, the Sulphur Springs location saw only a small lunch crowd and an even smaller crowd at dinner. The Sulphur Springs location was closed and a second location is...
Christian Bookstore Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Good News Bookstore, a Christian bookstore, will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary under the ownership of Garry and Gena Jordan. Owners Garry and Gena Jordan were guests on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Tuesday morning. Garry said it is hard to believe they have been in business that long. Once known as Thee Bookstore, the Jordan’s began ownership of the bookstore when it was located under the then old...
Nine Month Investigation Results in 56 Felony Arrests in Hopkins and Franklin Counties
The city and county Special Crimes Unit working with lawmen from Hopkins and Franklin County have culminated an extensive investigation with numerous arrests of suspected drug dealers. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders, Hopkins County Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum, and Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones led the joint task force. Chief Sanders said the work has been ongoing for the past nine months and for the past...
Robbed While Walking Home From School
Sulphur Springs Police Detective Sgt. Monty Tipps has been assigned to investigate a case of robbery last Friday where a 16-year old boy was threatened into turning over his cell phone to two men in their early twenties. Two 16-year old boys were walking home from Sulphur Springs High School last Friday at about 4:45 p.m. when they were confronted by two men in their early twenties. At first they demanded the sneakers and cell phone...
