THC Vape Pen, Marijuana Found During Highway 11 Traffic Stop
A THC vape pen and marijuana found during a State Highway 11 traffic stop Tuesday afternoon resulted in a felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley reported stopping Layne Reese at 2:23 p.m. November 17, 2020 for driving a Dodge 1500 pickup 86 miles per hour in a 60 mph speed zone. As he approached the truck, Sorley alleged smelling a marijuana odor. Reese reportedly told the...
Saltillo Boys Basketball Beats Longview Christian for First Win of Season
The Saltillo Lions travelled out on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2020 to play Longview Christian, beating the Eagles soundly, 77-57. The win gives the Lions their first of the season, evening out their record to 1-1 to begin the 2020 season. Saltillo lead at the end of the first, 24-8, and never looked back, taking a 43-28 lead in to halftime. Even as offensive production for Saltillo slowed in the second half, leading after three quarters,...
Atmos Energy Provides Big Boost to PJC Early Childhood Education Students
Paris Junior CollegePublic Information Services Paris Junior College has received a $10,000 donation for early childhood education scholarships from Atmos Energy. The first-time partnership between PJC and Atmos will assist education students attending PJC in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs. “Through our Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, we proudly support the local school districts that nurture bright minds and...
Wildcats Basketball Teams Get First Win Of The Season Over North Lamar Tuesday
The Wildcats Basketball Team evened their season record at 1-1 with a lopsided 85-28 victory over Class 4A North Lamar Panthers Tuesday night at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Panthers surprised the Wildcats by coming out and taking a brief 4-0 lead. The Wildcats scored 5 straight points to take the lead and they never looked back after that. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta played all 10 of his players and all of them...
All-District Volleyball, Academic Honors Announced
Numerous volleyball players in Hopkins County earned All-District honors for this season. (For full lists of all students from all schools receiving honors see below.) Raylee Mathis of North Hopkins was selected the Offensive Player of the Year. Neely Hammond of Cumby and Lainey Burnett of Miller Grove shared the top Defensive Player Award. Best Setter was Lauren Bullard of Miller Grove. The Top Libero Award was shared by Abigail...
Chamber Connection: Saturday Symphony Auction, Danna’s Grand Re-Opening Planned
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2021 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins...
Coronary Calcium Scoring Offered In Sulphur Springs
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, November 17 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Flu Shots: Don’t Delay, Get Yours Today! Flu shots are available at CHRISTUS...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report – Nov. 9-15, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Nov. 9-15, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests Amber Hood, 33 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 11/14/2020 on a Franklin County warrant for assault causing bodily injury–family violence.Juan Ramirez, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 11/15/2020 for public intoxication. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of...
Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 144 Active Cases
Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in their Nov. 17 COVID-19 update reported 8 additional Hopkins County residents had received lab-confirmed positive molecular COVID-19 results. HC/SSEM Nov. 17 COVID-19 Update That increases the cumulative case count since to 766 Hopkins County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, according to the Nov. 17 COVID-19 update. Since there have been no...
Bogata Man Arrested On Violation Of Probation Warrant
A 39-year-old Bogata, Texas man was arrested on a violation of probation charge Nov. 16, and remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday, according to arrest and jail reports. Larry Carlton Johnson (HCSO jail photo) Larry Carlton Johnson was arrested in Red River County at 11 a.m. and transported by Red River County officers to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Nick Marney escorted Johnson into the jail, where he was booked at...
