Crum Remains in Jail Following Bond Reduction
May31

Crum Remains in Jail Following Bond Reduction

Aaron Tyler Crum, 26, remains in Hopkins County Jail Thursday afternoon even though his bond for a Felony 1 Murder charge was reduced Wednesday from $1-million to $225,000. Crum is accused in the shooting death of Joshua Paul Cowling.   The bond reduction followed an evidence hearing in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to Crum’s attorney Martin Braddy. Braddy is a former District Attorney in Hopkins County. Crum was indicted...

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Meeting Ms. Hopkins County….Contestants 6 and 7
May31

Meeting Ms. Hopkins County….Contestants 6 and 7

This is the third of four reports about contestants for the  2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, taken from KSST Morning Show interviews with Enola Gay. The pageant will be staged on Saturday June 9 at 6pm in the Civic Center banquet hall. It is free to attend and open to the public. Let’s meet Contestants 6 and 7, Jan and Elizabeth!   Jan Massey, age 75, grew up in Delta County with a farming background, then...

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Heart’s of Life Presents CeCe For Adoption
May31

Heart’s of Life Presents CeCe For Adoption

Meet CeCe!  CeCe is a 2 year old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix.  He is a very loving, very playful and very big pup!  He is always happy to see you!  His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com!

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Chamber Connection May 31, 2018
May31

Chamber Connection May 31, 2018

Chamber Connection-May 31st   We all scream for ICE CREAM!!!! The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is almost here!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 5:30 p.m. on the REAR lawn of Shannon Oaks...

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SSISD Personnel Changes Approved by Board Wednesday
May30

SSISD Personnel Changes Approved by Board Wednesday

Following an Executive Meeting conducted Wednesday during a special session of  the Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees, personnel changes were approved. Personnel changes include: Resignations Sarah Graham            Transitional 1st Grade Teacher                       Former ECLC Ellie Gomez                             Grade 4 Math Teacher                                    SS Elementary Laura Smith                            ...

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SSISD Board Names Former ECLC Campus: Barbara Bush Primary School
May30

SSISD Board Names Former ECLC Campus: Barbara Bush Primary School

Barbara Bush Primary School was approved as the new name for the former ECLC campus located on Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs. The SSISD Board approved the name during a special session Wednesday. They also approved the lease of laptops for students at a cost of $175 per unit. Superintendent of Schools Michael Lamb presented the new name for the campus. The Early Childhood Education classes will be moved to the Douglas Campus to...

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Meeting Ms. Hopkins County Senior…Contestants 3,4 and 5
May30

Meeting Ms. Hopkins County Senior…Contestants 3,4 and 5

This is the second of four reports on the interesting women competing for the title of 2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic. The contestants represent women age 60 and older who live, work and volunteer in Hopkins County. Reports are taken from interviews between the ten contestants and Enola Gay on the KSST Morning Show during the week of May 29-June 1, 2018. The public is invited to attend the Pageant on Saturday June 9 at 6 pm in...

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Two Arrested for Meth at Apartment Near Private School
May30

Two Arrested for Meth at Apartment Near Private School

Special Crimes Unit along with Sulphur Springs Patrol were at an apartment in the 500 block of Church Street seeking a wanted felon. The occupants of the residence seemed extremely nervous and consent was granted to search the residence. During the search a small bag containing suspected cocaine was located in the living room. Further search led to approximately 3.8-grams of suspected methamphetamine. The located of the possession was...

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Felony Warrant Arrest Leads to Additional Charges; Arrest of Second Individual
May30

Felony Warrant Arrest Leads to Additional Charges; Arrest of Second Individual

A tip to Crime Stoppers that a female wanted on a felony warrant could be located at 420 West Park Street in Sulphur Springs. A Hopkins County deputy arrested the female, Maegan Deleyn Strawn, 23, and then Angel Hernandez, Jr, 25, of Sulphur Springs, showed the deputy the room in which she was staying. After searching the room, a small case with a lock was found. The key was located and when opened, suspected methamphetamine,...

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Sulphur Springs Man Found to Have Meth When Arrested on Warrants
May30

Sulphur Springs Man Found to Have Meth When Arrested on Warrants

May 30, 2018 – Samuel Colten Stidham, 30, of Sulphur Springs admitted that the contraband was his when he and others were stopped for a traffic violation Tuesday night, May 29, 2018, at 10:44 p.m. at College Street and Industrial Drive. Stidham had appeared nervous during the stop and a records check was conducted. Stidham was wanted on one speeding warrant and one failure to maintain financial responsibility warrant. The...

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