Sonic and Raising Canes’s May Be Short on Food
Mar23

Sonic and Raising Canes’s May Be Short on Food

Ben E. Keith Co. Releases Statement Following Outage March 23, 2023- Ben E. Keith, the food and alcohol distribution company headquartered in Fort Worth Texas, has released a statement following an outage that caused a shortage of products in local businesses. The outage may have been caused by a cyber attack. The company release the following statement on their website Monday: “Ben E. Keith recently detected unusual activity in...

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Hanson Back in Hopkins County Jail
Mar23

Hanson Back in Hopkins County Jail

March 23, 2023 – Steven Derek Hanson is back in Hopkins County Jail. This time he was arrested for violation of parole on a Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 charge. Sheriff’s Deputies stopped Hanson in the 500 block of Woodlawn St in Sulphur Springs around 10pm. Hanson reportedly cooperated with Law Enforcement, was arrested and transported to Hopkins County Jail without incident. The warrant for his...

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Franklin County Jail Cited By State Commission
Mar23

Franklin County Jail Cited By State Commission

March 23, 2023- A report made by state inspectors ruled the Franklin County Jail to be out of compliance with regulations. The submitted report stated complaints reviewed by the inspector revealed life safety training records failed to show staff received required quarterly training. Standards require staff to be trained in fire, emergency, evacuation drills and location and use of safety equipment. The Texas Commission on Jail...

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Wood County Jail Removed From Non-compliant List
Mar23

Wood County Jail Removed From Non-compliant List

March 23, 2023- The Wood County Jail has been removed from a state non-compliant list. The jail has previously been on the list after a state inspection. The report stated that a jail nurse did not pack medication properly, resulting in an inmate not receiving medication. It was also discovered that improper medication was dispensed to an inmate resulting in the inmate being transported to the hospital. The Texas Commission on Jail...

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17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor CBJ And Cooper Partlow & Associates
Mar23

17th Annual Lights Of Life Gala Sponsor CBJ And Cooper Partlow & Associates

CBJ and Cooper Partlow & Associates are collaborating as a $5,000 Pearls and Ponies sponsor of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala.  Thank you to Kelsey and Wes Cooper for supporting the Foundation and local health care! (l-r) Kelsey Cooper and Gala Co-Chair Whitney Vaughan.

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Baseball rallies for first district win, hosts North Lamar Friday
Mar23

Baseball rallies for first district win, hosts North Lamar Friday

Wildcats baseball returns home Friday for a district match-up with North Lamar.  They tee off at Wildcat Park Friday, Mar. 24 at 7 P.M.  On Tuesday Coach Jerrod Hammock’s squad picked up their first district win, and it was an impressive one.  For starters, Sulphur Springs, who managed just two hits total through their first two 15-4A games, came out of the gate with great discipline.  In Paris, Sulphur Springs saw...

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AARP Tax Help Ending April 15th
Mar22

AARP Tax Help Ending April 15th

March 22, 2023- AARP will be ending its free tax consultation on April 15th so set a appointment before its too late. Located in the Sulphur Springs Library, AARP members will be helping anyone who sets up an appointment either online or in person at the library. Forty appointments are still available before the deadline. To register for a appointment visit/call the Sulphur Springs Library or visit AARP Appointment Registration....

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Nadel May Not Start Regular Season With Texas Rangers
Mar22

Nadel May Not Start Regular Season With Texas Rangers

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – A STATEMENT FROM ERIC NADEL “As many of you know, for years I have been an advocate for those with mental health issues. I now find myself dealing with anxiety, insomnia and depression which are currently preventing me from doing the job I love. So, I regret to say I will not be in the broadcast booth when the season starts. “I am receiving treatment as I go through the healing process and encourage...

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Softball blows out second straight district foe
Mar22

Softball blows out second straight district foe

Lady Cats softball have cruised to a 2-0 start in district play. They now have a 16-4 record. Already 20% through 15-4A play, Sulphur Springs is crushing the competition. On Tuesday Coach David Carrillo and his team headed to Pittsburg. Even with a slow start, as neither team scored in the opening window, it made little difference for the Lady Cats. Sulphur Springs in the second and third innings proceeded to put in eight runs each in...

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Lady Cats win big in Anna, plays in playoff soccer double-header Thursday
Mar22

Lady Cats win big in Anna, plays in playoff soccer double-header Thursday

Coach Adriana Brena and her squad scored early and often in their tune-up game in Anna. Lady Cats soccer scored three goals in 60 minutes of play time, taking care of the Lady Coyotes on their home field 3-0. Rowan Faircloth put on a show in Anna. The sophomore on Monday scored all three goals in the win, finishing with a hat trick. Faircloth’s third and final goal came in the closing minutes with the game already well out of...

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