Paris Junior College’s 95th graduation held virtually
The 95th spring graduation ceremony of Paris Junior College presented a marked departure from the past, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and PJC’s closure mandated by the State of Texas. Instead of an in-person ceremony at Noyes Stadium, a virtual graduation video was released on Friday, May 22, 2020, to honor the graduates. The video ceremony opened with a performance of “You Raise Me Up,” by Dr. Michael Holderer, PJC music...
Update: Missing Sulphur Springs Teen Found
May 23, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Police Department confirmed Saturday morning, May 23, that the missing Sulphur Springs teen has been found. Camri Leigh Propes was reportedly located and “is safe.” Camri Leigh Propes Sulphur Spring Police on May 20 asked for the public’s help in locating the teen, said to have been missing from her Sulphur Springs address since May 12. The teen was reported shortly before...
5 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
At least five were jailed in Hopkins County on felony warrants May 20-21 on felony warrants, according to arrest and jail reports. Brandon Gerrod Mickens (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt stopped a Ford Fusion on College Street Thursday morning. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Brandon Gerrod Mickens of Sulphur Springs. A records check showed Mickens to be wanted on a Bowie County charge. Pruitt...
911 Text For Help, Traffic Stop Result In 2 Controlled Substance Arrests
May 22, 2020 – Local officials arrested two men on Interstate 30 on controlled substance charges, following two separate incidents, according to arrest reports. A 911 text for help and a disturbance complaint resulted in a controlled substance arrest on Interstate 30 Thursday night, according to sheriff’s reports. A traffic stop elsewhere on I-30 Thursday afternoon also resulted in a controlled substance arrest. 911 Text,...
Schedule For Phased Opening Of Driver License Offices Announced
Offices In Sulphur Springs Area Listed In Phase 3 Of Plan DPS, Governor’s Office News Release AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26, with limited service offerings. As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that allows customers to book appointments...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Testing Update: 467 Negative, 27 Pending, 15 Positive Tests
Of the 509 COVID-19 screenings of Hopkins County residents over the last 68 days, 15 have been confirmed through lab-testing as positive, 467 were negative and 27 test results are still pending, according to the COVID-19 testing update reported May 22 by Hopkins County Hospital District COO and EMS Director Brent Smith. Hopkins County Stats May has been the most active month for COVID-19 cases for Hopkins County, due at least in part...
2 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Additional Recovery In Hopkins County On May 21
Hopkins County Emergency Management Team reported 2 new COVID-19 cases and 1 additional patient has recovered from COVID-19 in Hopkins County as of May 21. Of the total 15 cases reported in Hopkins County since mid-March, 6 people have recovered and 9 cases are still active, according to County Judge Robert Newsom. “The Local Health Authority has been in contact with these patients to see if they have any other needs. They were...
Clayton Sulphur Springs Closed For 2nd Time After Employee Tests COVID-19 Positive
The Clayton Sulphur Springs Building Facility closed Wednesday, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, Clayton Media Relations Manager Caitlyn Crosby confirmed Thursday afternoon. The employee is the second employee from the Sulphur Springs facility to test positive for COVID-19 and May 20 marked the second time the Sulphur Springs plant has temporarily closed recently, the media official clarified later Thursday afternoon....
Clayton Sulphur Springs Building Facility Closed Temporarily After Employee Tests COVID-19 Positive
The Clayton Sulphur Springs Building Facility temporarily closed Wednesday for deep cleaning and sanitizing, after a company employee tested positive for COVID-19, Clayton Media Relations Manager Caitlyn Crosby confirmed Thursday. “The health and safety of our team members and their families is extremely important to our company. A Clayton team member at our Clayton Sulphur Springs home building facility in Texas has tested...
