Hopkins County Records – June 11, 2021
Land Deed Transactions Record books at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office Joyce Elaine McPherson and Carley Annette Vickery to Kaylee Chaney and David Aaron Chenault; tract in the MA Bowlin survey.John Adair to Kellis Gene Parker; tract in the William B. Hodges surveyS&R Construction to Freit LLC; tract in the M.A. Bowlin surveyVirginia Autrey to E3 Land & Minerals LLC; tract in the William Gregg surveyCalvin Rucker Earp and...
Local Filmmaker Ashley Fordinal; Her RAAM Project Titled “From Ashes We Rise” Will Inspire and Motivate
Ashley Fordinal of RiseUp Films lives in Sulphur Springs and is about to launch a film project about the ‘world’s toughest bicycle race” and one of it’s 2021 solo contenders. The project is titled “From Ashes We Rise”, to focus on Jerry Schemmel as he makes the Race Across America epic 12-day coast-to-coast marathon during June. On Friday June 11, 2021, Ashley joined Enola Gay on the KSST Good...
Jerry Schemmel Takes on RAAM
Sportscaster Jerry Schemmel took time to talk with KSST about his upcoming Race Across America trek. Jerry will be riding to benefit the Kyle Pease Foundation. His journey will be filmed by local filmmaker Ashley Fordinal and her company Riseup Films. The forthcoming film will be titled ‘From Ashes, We Rise’. KSST has partnered with Riseup Films to provide updates on Jerry Schemmel’s RAAM event, and the creation of...
Need an Employee Quick: Try Wonolo
Need some extra income? Trying to get your foot in the door? Try Wonolo. Think of Wonolo as Uber for job seekers and employers. It matches people with jobs across the nation. Job seekers can search by distance, start time and pay. Jobs are accepted via the app, and you even clock in and out online. The app promises prompt payment right into your bank account. It seems like a traditional temp agency, but with much more flexibility for...
2021 Dairy Classic Show Plus an Open Dairy Show June 12
Although there will be no full-blown Hopkins County Dairy Festival in 2021, the traditional Dairy Classic cattle show usually held in June is set for Saturday June 12, 2021 in the Civic Center arena and barns. In addition to the traditional Dairy Classic Show, which is open to youth exhibitors in 4H and FFA clubs, there will also be an Open Dairy Show for any dairy cattle exhibitor who wishes to enter. Amy Bowen, Supt. of NETLA for...
Meal-a-Day Needs Fill-In Drivers for Summer!
from Karon Weatherman – It is Summer Time and my Meal A Day Volunteers go on Vacations to Visit Family. I am looking for some Back Up Drivers and Cooks for the Summer. You would only have to drive ever once in a while and Cook when we need you. If I have back up drivers and cooks then my regular volunteers will not have to drive or cook twice in one week.If you think that delivering meals would be just jumping in and out...
Parade of Pageant Contestants; Elizabeth, Patsy, Linda and Valerie.
On the final day of Good Morning Show interviews with contestants for the 2021 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic title, we talked with Linda Pickle-Hill, Elizabeth Wilburn and Patsy Cowan. They are pictured above, left to right. (Valerie was not able to attend the interview.) Linda Pickle-Hill is a US Marine Corps veteran, a public speaker and an advocate for pet rescue and service animals. Due to a challenge from her granddaughter,...
Tira News – June 10, 2021: Residents Celebrate Births, Birthdays, Graduations
By Jan Vaughn, Tira News Correspondent Congratulations are in order for Billy Moss! His granddaughter, Caroline Jo Shaffer, was born on June 3, which is, also, Billy’s mother Mamie Jo’s birthday. Mother, Mindy Moss Shaffer, and baby are doing well. Billy commented, “We are blessed.” Billy, also, reported that he has two new colts that were born on “Cinco de Mayo.” Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley Weir traveled to Sunnyvale on Friday to...
Trading Post for June 10, 2021
For Sale: a solid oak antique round table. It measures 42″ in diameter. Comes with four matching bow back chairs. The furniture is in “good condition.” Asking $325.00 for the set. If interested, or for more details, please call 903-919-3377. Wanted: 2 boys/young men to help move boxes from garage to barn. I have just moved to town it was too wet so i need some help. I will pay good. Call Tommie reeves at 682 561 6823...
Outgoing Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Vender Wright
A servant’s heart and an encouraging smile are the first things you notice when you meet Vender Wright, a 2019 contestant in the local seniors pageant. Little did anyone know what lay ahead for all of us in the months to follow in 2020, the year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Vender’s crown encouraged her even further in assisting people in need and doing what she could to ease the loneliness and isolation of homebound seniors...
