Alliance Bank Announces Jason Thompson as Hopkins County Market President
February 20, 2025 – Alliance Bank proudly announces that Jason Thompson is the new Hopkins County Market President. Jason Thompson has been a vital part of Alliance Bank for almost 30 years now. Jason is from Sulphur Springs, Texas, and earned a double major in Agricultural Business and Economics Finance from East Texas State University while working at Alliance Bank. Jason Thompson serves on the board of the Northeast Texas...
First United Methodist Church of Sulphur Springs to Hold Ash Wednesday Service March 5th
February 20, 2025 – The season of Lent will be upon us very soon. Mark your calendars and plan to be a part of First United Methodist Church Ash Wednesday service on March 5th in our Sanctuary, 6:00 p.m. This moving service will include appropriate music, including our handbell choir, a short sermon by Pastor Peter McNabb and imposition of the ashes. Always a touching and introspective service, you won’t want to miss it....
Annual Bingo Fundraiser March 1st
February 20, 2025 – The annual fundraiser for the Como-Pickton Band Booster is Saturday, March 1st. Doors open for concessions and card sales at 5:30 pm, Bingo calling starts at 6pm. This year, some notable prizes are a Sony Playstation 5, a Meta Quest VR headset, tickets to a Texas Ranger’s game, Guided fishing tour on Lake Fork, Rough Rider’s game tickets, round of golf for two, and many restaurant, shopping, and...
Sulphur Springs ISD Closed on Friday February 21, 2025
February 19, 2025 – This is a reminder that all SSISD campuses and buildings will be closed on February 21, 2025. The closure will be for the annual NETLA Junior Market Show. Best of luck to all the Wildcats showing their projects this year!
KFC Moves Headquarters from Kentucky to Texas
February 19, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), an iconic brand deeply rooted in Kentucky’s history, has announced the relocation of its headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Dallas, Texas. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952, KFC has long been associated with Kentucky’s cultural and culinary identity. The move aims to position the company closer to a growing business hub, allowing...
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is a Happening Place in March
February 18, 2025 – Your Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is a happening place. Just see what they have planned for just the month of March 2025! Meet new friends, unleash your artistic skills you didn’t even know you had, and get down and party in the month of March 2025 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center! You’re sure to have a blast! Sr Citizens Center March Calendar Mardi Gras...
Paris Junior College wins Community Investment Award in Greenville
February 18, 2025 – Paris Junior College was honored with the 2024 Community Investment Award from the Greenville Board of Development (GBOD) at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce/GBOD’s annual banquet held on Feb. 7, 2025. PJC President, Dr. Stephen Benson, was joined at the awards dinner by PJC Board of Regents Secretary Berdie Gibson and Regents Josh Bray, Dr. Linda Kapp, Charles Lynch, Ginna Bowman, and Taylor Slagle....
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo Returns April 10
February 18, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — After exceeding all expectations in its first year, Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo is back for round two of raising money for men’s healthcare in Hopkins County. The event will take place Thursday, April 10 in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Last year, the first Man Bingo, affectionately referred to as Mingo, significantly surpassed its goal and funds were...
Wildcats Took on Pleasant Grove in Their Last Home Game of the Season
February 16, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Pleasant Grove in their last home basketball game of the season February 11th, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this nail biting game see how your Wildcats...
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 17, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 17, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions...
