Tom Sellers Takes the Bucket Challenge
Alliance Bank President Tom Sellers had water and ice poured on his head Monday afternoon to raise funds and awareness for ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Sellers accepted the ice bucket challenge from Brian Tolliver and Brian Tolliver Ford. Sellers also challenged Guaranty Bond Bank President Craig Roberts, City National Bank’s Ricky Reynolds, former Wildcats Football Coach Dwayne McMeans and...
Sulphur Springs School Board Meets Monday on our Tax Rate
The Sulphur Springs School Board will conduct a public hearing on the tax rate for the budget for this school year at a special meeting Monday at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at the Admin Building. The tax rate is $1.35 cents per $100 valuation, same as last year. The board is also expected to adopt the budget for next school year. Classes get underway Tuesday. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
Hospital Budget to be Discussed Monday Night
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew is expected to discuss the proposed budget for next fiscal year at a hospital board meeting Monday night at 6 p.m. in the Plaza Conference Room. Last year the hospital board adopted a deficit budget and they might do so again this year. The board will also discuss the proposed tax rate for the proposed budget, which could be rising. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports...
School Starts Tuesday, Drive Careful
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders reminded the driving public Friday that flashing school zone signs would be activated Tuesday, the first day of classes in town. He said police officers would be working them as usual during the school year. They’ll be looking for drivers going too fast or using cell phones. Chief Sanders also said fines are now hefty for failure to stop or for passing school buses with their flashing lights...
Surprise At New Hopkins County Jail Site
Workers doing dirt work for the new Hopkins County Jail project north of the current jail unearthed a surprise recently. They found what appears to be a railroad spur that had been buried. County Judge Robert Newsom says it shouldn’t raise any environmental issues. He can’t find any records for the spur. Judge Newsom says County Commissioners will be removing the rails and selling the steel. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports...
Surprise At New Jail Site, Newsom Talks County News
Workers doing dirt work for the new Hopkins County Jail project north of the current jail unearthed a surprise recently. They found what appears to be a railroad spur that had been buried. County Judge Robert Newsom says it shouldn’t raise any environmental issues. He can’t find any records for the spur. Judge Newsom says County Commissioners will be removing the rails and selling the steel. In some Hopkins County notes, County Judge...
Main Street Buzz
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell says development seems to go in waves and the city is in the midst of such a wave currently downtown. Three buildings were being worked on in the 200 block of Main Street Thursday. The old Knight’s Head Inn building is under construction again. Maxwell says plans call for a sizeable balcony. Another location is being worked on for a bakery. A dentist’s office is also under construction....
SSISD NEWS RELEASE, August 2, 2014 – Heavy Traffic
SSISD would like to remind the community to be aware of heavy traffic around all school areas starting on Tuesday, August 26th. This is the first day back to school for students and as usual we anticipate it will take a few days for everyone to get use to drop off and pick up procedures. Make sure you look for children crossing the roadways and parking lots and vehicles slowing down in school zone areas. Also be aware of buses...
