Mt Vernon Tigers Seek Playoff Spot
The Mount Vernon Tigers roll into Daingerfield to take on the Blue Tigers, 7:30, Friday, October 23, 2015 in Daingerfield, Texas. After an impressive victory over longtime rival Winnsboro last week, Mount Vernon is looking toward a chance at the postseason. Both teams bring a 2-5 season record into Friday’s game. However, Daingerfield boosts a 2-0 district record while Mount Vernon has a 1-1 record in district play. Daingerfield is a...
2005 PJC Basketball Team To Be Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame
As part of the Paris Junior College 91st Homecoming, the 2005 NJCAA Men’s National Championship Team will be inducted into the PJC Athletic Hall of Fame. “These young men – players, managers and coaches – brought great attention to our College during their ascent to the junior college basketball championship in 2005,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. After entering the national tournament in Hutchison, Kansas unranked...
Animal of the Week: Sylvester the Cat
Sylvester is a 1-2 year old black Domestic Short-Hair cat with a thin, white underside. He was found on Whitworth Street when Animal Shelter officers were responding to a call about a loose dog. “A woman’s dog was running loose, so we were talking to her about her dog when he walked up and the cat started rubbing on everybody’s legs,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “He uses the litter box, he...
Stew Contest Set-Up Begins
Concession trailers are in place throughout Buford Park as preparations for Friday’s Hopkins County Stew Contest have begun. The forecast for October 23 is for a 100% chance of rain, but the Stew Contest is still scheduled. A flash flood watch is in effect for the region for late Thursday night through late Saturday night.
Flash Flood Watch Begins Late Thursday Night
A flash flood watch has been issued for Hopkins County effective late Thursday night, October 22, through 1 a.m. Sunday, October 25. An upper level storm system to the west will move across the southern Rockies while low level moisture deepens across the area. Rain may be continuous with rates exceeding two (2) inches an hour in some locations. Over time, totals of two to five inches, with some locations exceeding seven inches may...
Thursday Activities at Hopkins County Fall Festival
Thursday’s Hopkins County Fall Festival will host a number of events and begin preparation for the final and busiest weekend of the event. Exhibitors will set up commercial booths in the regional civic center from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Events on the grounds will begin at 10:30 am. At 10:30 a.m., Lone Star Action Sports –BMX—will be in the Civic Center Driveway doing exhibitions for Sulphur Springs Elementary Schools. The students will...
Rain or Shine, Stew is On
Rain is expected but that will not wash out the contest. The ground will soak up much of the rain quickly due to dry conditions according to event planners. Also, the sandy soil and sidewalks at Buford Park will benefit those cooking and attending the event. Lightning is the only thing that would stop Saturday’s Hopkins County Stew Contest. A few stew cooks may not participate by choice should the weather be disagreeable....
Black Oak Baptist Church Growth
At one of the oldest country church structures in Hopkins County, the Black Oak Baptist Church congregation is experiencing a growth spurt in 2015. Increased regular attendance is calling for the addition of Sunday School classrooms and expansion of the Fellowship Hall/Family Life Center. A Fish Fry Fundraiser is planned on Saturday October 24 at noon, with all-you-can-eat fish, trimmings, and homemade desserts served by donation. The...
IRS Issues Scam Warning
The IRS continues to warn consumers to guard against scam phone calls from thieves intent on stealing their money or their identity. Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims out of their money or personal information. Here are several tips to help you avoid being a victim of these scams: Scammers make unsolicited calls. Thieves call taxpayers claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con...
Food, Music, Bingo, and Prizes at Senior Citizen Night at Fall Festival
Hopkins County Fall Festival 2015 Senior Night at the Regional Civic Center was sponsored by the Hopkins County Marketers Association. The Marketers Association supplied prizes for Bingo at 4:00 PM. At 5:00 a dinner of Salads was served. The salad meal was prepared by Karon Weatherman, Joni Hughes and Pamela Johnson. Monty Tipps and Main Street started performing at 6:00 PM. During the performance The Hopkins CountyMarketers...
