What Is A Winter Solstice?
The term “solstice” comes from the Latin words /sol (Sun) and /sistere/ (to stand still) because, during the solstice, the angle between the Sun’s rays and the plane of the Earth’s equator (called declination) appears to stand still. So what does that mean, exactly? On the arrival of the winter solstice, the Sun appears at its lowest in the sky, and its noontime elevation seems to stay the same for several days before and after this...
$10,000 Worth Of Stolen Property Recovered, 2 Burglaries Added To Hays’ List Of Charges
More than $10,000 worth of stolen property has now been recovered and two burglaries have been added to the charges Brian Alan Hays has formally been charged with, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum and jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley inventories firearms and other property reportedly stolen from a Weaver residence during the Thanksgiving holidays. “Investigators recovered...
Lady Cats Basketball Falls to Mount Pleasant in District Opener
The Lady Cats basketball team were on the road the last two games and lost both to Dallas Kimball and Mount Pleasant. Last Saturday the women’s basketball team travelled to coach Erica Delley’s alma mater and took on the Lady Knights, falling to Dallas Kimball in a tight one 34-30. Sulphur Springs was up in the fourth against the Lady Knights, but once Kimball got momentum and came back, the Lady Cats could not put the...
Plans For Jail Trusty Facility Taking Shape But Still In Design, Development Stage
Plans for the 48-bed jail trusty facility are beginning to take shape, but are still in the design and development phase, according to DRG Architects LLC Principal Architect Wayne Gondeck. DRG is the company that designed the current Hopkins County jail facility/sheriff’s office. Wayne Gondeck, DRG Architects LLC President and Principal Architect, discusses with county officials plans for the new trusty housing facility to be...
Wildcats Soccer Continues Unbeaten Pre-Season With 3-1 Win in Greenville
Coach Alexi Upton’s Wildcats varsity soccer team were the only squad to get the win over the Greenville Lions on Tuesday, Dec. 14. The men’s varsity soccer team beat Greenville 3-1 to stay unbeaten in scrimmage play. Edgar Salazar got the scoring going for Sulphur Springs, assisted on the goal by Alex Yanez. An own-goal committed by the Lions gave the Wildcats their second goal on the night. Coach Alexi Upton’s squad...
Chamber Connection – Dec. 15: Shopping Local Isn’t Just A Slogan, It’s A Way Of Life
By Butch Burney As you finish up your Christmas shopping – or get started, if you’re a Christmas Eve shopper – don’t pass up the treasure of local stores and restaurants. Shopping local isn’t just a slogan, it’s a way of life. When you shop (and eat) local, you not only support your neighbors and friends who are small business owners and their employees, you keep your money circulating in your hometown. Local staff are helpful,...
A Year in Review – Diabetes Education
Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Extension Agent Each year, our staff provides summaries of programs that have had an impact in Hopkins County. This is the first in a series of program summaries. Because our youngest son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 2 ½, he has been as my inspiration for helping individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes – primarily type 2 diabetes. Below is a summary of the relevance,...
HC Genealogy Society Library Plans an Active New Year, Many Benefits for Membership
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s Research Library, located inside the Sulphur Springs Public Library at 611 North Davis Street, operates with a vibrant group of volunteers eager to help the public with their research needs. Due to flooring renovations going on in December along with the holiday closure schedule, the doors to the HCGS Research Library will not be open during the final weeks of December. However, a bright...
Commerce Tigers Football Earns Two Superlatives, Plus Five Make All-District Team
The Commerce Tigers football team received three superlatives and five Tigers made the 5-3A All-District Team selected by the district’s head coaches Tuesday. Senior Ashton Seale was named the District’s Utility Player of the Year. Junior Moses Branch was selected as the district’s special teams MVP. Juniors WR Da’Shawn Jackson and LB Kendrick Greer were chosen to the All-District first team. Two seniors and a junior were the...
Mount Pleasant Man Caught In Hopkins County With Firearm Stolen from Marshall
A 23-year-old Mount Pleasant man was caught in Hopkins County with a firearm stolen from Marshall, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Tydarious Dandre Brooks Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elijah Fite reported stopping a gray Dodge Charger at 1:18 a.m. Dec. 13, 2021, on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 140 for a defective head light. Upon contact with the driver and passenger, he asked of...
