St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Serves Dinner Bell
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church was this week’s Community Partner. Members faithfully served food prepared by the always pleasant and caring Dinner Bell volunteers. Dbell 6-19-20191 Dbell 6-19-20192 Dbell 6-19-20193 Dbell 6-19-20194 Dbell 6-19-20195 Dbell...
Future Of Pipeline Road Discussed By Local Officials
June 19, 2019 – City and local transportation officials joined Hopkins County Commissioners Court opened discussions regarding a bridge project and possibility of reopening of Pipeline Road to provide another access route for emergency responders and property owners. Essentially, the city and county have both considered ways to reopen Pipeline Road, which in addition to having water issues and being grown up also has a bridge in...
“Disaster Drill” is Hopkins County Emergency Management Local Test
Emergency Management Coordinators L.to R. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson, Hopkins County Emergency Management Specialist Kristi Springfield, and Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley A “disaster drill”, set for Friday morning June 21, will be held near the Sulphur Springs High School area. If you notice a number of response vehicles and personnel in that area, rest assured it is part of a State-recommended...
Sheriff’s Investigators Locate Man Who Missed Scheduled Court Appearance
Anthony Glenn Ewton Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford and Investigator Dennis Findley were made aware Anthony Glenn Ewton, 52, of Sulphur Springs did not appear in the 8th Judicial District Court at 9 a.m. Tuesday as he was scheduled to do. Two warrants had been issued for Ewton’s arrest on the charges he failed to appear on. So, the sheriff’s investigators went to his last known address...
Officials Looking Into Program That Could Help Extend Roads, Reduce Scrap Tire Waste
City and county officials said they are looking into options that could help not only provide a long term working solution to address the large number of scrap tires that need to be disposed of locally but also the need for more road improvements. One process, called mechanical concrete, could potentially, if utilized, extend the lifespan of some roads. Mechanical concrete uses a patented process and machine to cut down scrap tires...
Barbara Bush Primary PTO To Host Spooktacular 5K & Fun Run At Celebration Plaza
Barbara Bush Primary is getting a jump start on PTO fundraising for the upcoming school year by opening registration for their Oct. 12 Spooktacular 5K & Fun Run. And, making this one even more interesting, is the fact that participants are encouraged to run in costumes. Not a runner? No problem. Walking or jogging is permitted. In keeping with the event theme, those who want to help but aren’t up for the run itself can also...
Sulphur Springs Man Arrested Following Disturbance Complaint
A disturbance complaint on North Jackson Street resulted in the male resident being arrested for assault of a woman, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs police officers were dispatched at 6:40 p.m. June 17 to a disturbance in which a male was alleged to be actively hitting a female on North Jackson Street. Upon arrival, officers talked to the 35-year-old male resident as well as others at the location. The Sulphur Springs man...
VBS at Shannon Oaks For Families, July 15-18
If you’re like most parents, summertime Vacation Bible School means dropping the kids off for morning or evening classes at a neighborhood church for Christian teaching, healthy fun and snacks, and wholesome interaction. Well, Shannon Oaks Church plans to broaden the ‘playing field’ this summer! Kids are not only invited to Bible School, but Moms, Dads and even the grandparents are definitely part of the curriculum!...
