*Updated* Local Landmark ‘Gates of Hell’ For Sale
KSST spoke with the current pastor of the Changed Life Church Friday morning. The Church is selling this site in order to raise funds for new buildings and more missionary work at a new location. They are also expanding the scope of their works. Clearly seen from I-30 since the 80’s, the “Gates of Hell” church is looking for a new owner. The church’s location gives drivers a clear message if they...
Miller Grove News December 30, 2016
by Brandon Darrow I hope everyone had a good Christmas – I know my family and I did. My niece and nephews seemed to have a lot of fun and enjoyed the gifts and the good food we had. The Sunday before Christmas we had supper at my Aunt Betty Phillips’ house for the Darrow side of the family. It was nice to see the folks in my family that I don’t get to see every day. There were several that didn’t get to make it this year but...
Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs Meets in New Location
The Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs December 29th meeting was held at a slightly different location within First United Methodist Church. Renovations to the Hall forced the Rotarians into a sunlit room, perfect for their needs. Methodist Methodist Methodist Rotary Rotary Rotary Rotary...
‘North’ Sulphur Springs Gas Station Getting an Upgrade
The new owner of the ‘Northline’ convenience store recently began a significant remodel of the building on Church Street. The project is scheduled to be complete in 3-4 weeks. The improvements include pay-at-the-pump, a new compliant restroom, new kitchen, new ceiling, and a new bank of coolers. Other aspects will not change such as the food and friendliness. This store is 1 of 5 now owned by Frank Himani. Store...
Tradin’ Post, December 29th, 2016:
RCA Color TV, 32″… Model is ‘Big Heavy’. $40.00. Has universal remote. 903 885 2578, Pat Cline.
Flushing Out
An open hydrant north of downtown Sulphur Springs helping to maintain the City’s water system. Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available. Flushing is also done to remove sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.
Community Calendar December 28-January 2
The Sulphur Springs Post Office will be closed on Monday January 2 to observe the New Year’s holiday. Mail will run on Saturday December 31. The City of Sulphur Springs offices will be closed on Monday January 2. The Sulphur Springs Public Library will be closed on Saturday December 30 and on Monday January 2. Hopkins County offices will be closed on Monday January 2. Local bank closings include: Alliance Bank, City National...
Hopkins County Sheriff Butch Adams Retires
Hopkins County Sheriff Butch Adams will end his more than 39 year law enforcement career when he retires December 31. He started at the Sulphur Springs Police Department before moving over to the Sheriff’s Department. When he was first elected Sheriff, he decided his goal was to serve for 20 years. Sheriff Adams said when he hit that mark, he decided he was done and was ready to go. He said the job had its’ trials and...
Chief Deputy Ricky Morgan Retiring
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Ricky Morgan is retiring at the same time as Sheriff Butch Adams, a man that he worked alongside for the past 20 years. Chief Deputy Morgan also was a Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy for 10 years. He said his favorite thing about the job was the friends he had made that he now considers family. His plans are to continue flying his airplane and doing flight instruction. Chief Deputy Morgan also...
Tradin’ Post, Friday, December 23rd, 2016:
For Sale: an X Box 360 Slim with controller and 28 games… “The console is in great condition.” Asking $100.00 for it… … For more details, please call 903-348-2144… … … For Sale: Hog Trap and a large, nice, shingled roof dog house. 903-348-5653.
