*Updated: Emergency Sirens Will NOT Be Tested Today
Emergency sirens were originally scheduled to be tested in Sulphur Springs today, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management at noon. However, due to the National Weather Service’s current prediction of potential cloud cover and showers and thunderstorms into the afternoon, city officials have decided to delay the test until a day when the weather is predicted to be clear and sunny, with no potential...
Dike Woman Arrested At DPS Office For Drunk Driving With A Child Passenger
2 Others Jailed On Felony DWI Charges A Dike woman a child passenger in the vehicle with her alleged tested twice the legal limit for blood-alcohol content Monday, resulting in her arrest for the second time on for drunk driving with a child passenger. She was among three arrested on felony drunk driving charges June 17-20, according to arrest reports. Sydnee Rochelle Kirk (HCSO jail photo) DWI With Child Passenger Texas Department of...
Tips To Help Weather Texas’ Extreme Summer Heat And Humidity
By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Earlier in the week, I had the chance to visit a beef rancher early in the morning. Before the visit a request to get together early took me a bit as a surprise, but after few minutes I agreed with him because it is “getting really hot outside.” Knowing each other for several years now, I was glad to...
Learn More About the Welding Program at Paris Junior College
SPARKS FLYING Donavon Thurneberry, a student in the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop, has the sparks flying as he works on a project. To learn more about the welding program or other workforce education opportunities, call the campus at 903-885-1232. Paris Junior College welding Throneberry
Unemployment Up In May 2022 Across The State, Including In Hopkins, Surrounding Counties
Seasonally unadjusted unemployment as a whole was up slightly across the state in May 2022, including in the 9-County Northeast Texas Workforce Development Area, which includes Hopkins County. Texas & Northeast Texas WDA In fact, the Northeast Texas WDA’s 4.1% unemployment rate is slightly higher than the overall state average of 3.8% last month, according to the Local Area Unemployment Statistics reported for May 2022 on...
Cumby Man Accused Of Deadly Conduct
County authorities reportedly arrested a Cumby accused of deadly conduct Tuesday morning. TAYLOR,JAMES CLYDE According to reports, the resident was reported for shooting a firearm through the side of his residence. The man was reported to have been firing at people who were not present. Authorities finally got the man into custody and transported him to jail, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to...
Early Morning Vehicle Pursuit Concludes With Crash, 3 In Custody, 1 Flown
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – An early morning vehicle pursuit concluded when the stolen car authorities were chasing crashed into trees. Three Arkansas residents were reported to have been taken into custody for further investigation, and the fourth occupant had to be extricated and was flown to an area hospital, according to sheriff’s reports. Three were taken into custody and one was flown to an area hospital following an...
Man Receives 40-Year Prison Sentence For Sexual Assault Of A Child
A Hopkins County jury earlier this month sentenced a 34-year-old man to a 40-year prison sentence on a sexual assault of a child charge, according to court reports and records. Shannon Bryan Quinn will be required to serve 20 years in prison before he is eligible for parole according to current standards. Shannon Bryan Quinn AKA Rojo (HCCSO jail photo) Law enforcement reportedly became involved after an outcry was made in April of...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – June 13-19, 2022
Winnsboro Police Department each week provides a media report with information about department activity. WPD activity for the week of June 13-19, 2022 included: Arrests Jesse Weems, 52 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on June 13, 2022 for Burglary and Criminal Mischief.Raymond Murphy, 58 years of age, of Winnsboro was arrested on June 15, 2022 for Public Intoxication.Michael Pucciarello, 61 years of age, of Hattiesburg, MS,...
Colbie Glenn Crowned 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen
The 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival culminated Saturday night with Colbie Glenn being crowned at the conclusion of the Queen Coronation Pageant. Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Coronation Pageant — Saturday, June 18, 2022, in SSHS Auditorium at Hopkins County Civic Center Glenn, daughter of Jason and Hayley Glenn, said winning the title of 2022 Hopkins County Dairy Festival seemed unbelievable. It’s something she’s...
