Woman Accused Of Hiding Cocaine In Walking Cast
Lacey Michelle Blevins A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was arrested after cocaine was found concealed in her walking cast. Deputies reportedly stopped the woman at 10:53 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, for not signaling a lane change at the Industrial Drive and South Broadway Street intersection. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Patterson reported smelling a marijuana odor emitting from the Hyundai sedan while talking to the...
Police Seek Help With Criminal Mischief Cases
Sulphur Springs Police are asking for help with several criminal mischief cases reported over the weekend in town. Representatives at several businesses between June 22 and June 24 reported windows shot out with a BB gun, at least three of which were along Interstate 30 near the South Broadway Street bridge, according to police reports. An employee at Mattress Heaven/Kennedy Commercial reported finding one of the front windows had...
Maintenance Needs For 3 Facilities Identified at June Hospital District Meeting
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors on Monday discussed three areas in need of improvement: the EMS building, Memorial Gardens and the roof of a Church Street building. The need for a roof replacement at a Church Street practice was discussed by Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors a their regular June meeting Monday. Church Street Roof Repairs The roof of a chiropractic clinic in the 500 block of Church...
Ark-Tex Council Of Governments Board Of Directors June 27 Agenda
AGENDA ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS JUNE 27, 2019 MEETING The Board of Directors of the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center, 208 Hwy 37, Mt. Vernon, Texas, hosted by Scott Lee, Judge, Franklin County. Lunch will also be provided immediately following the meeting. Item 1. Call to order. Item 2. Invocation. ...
EMS Truck Update, Transport Agreement, Leadership Discussed At Hospital District Meeting
Remounting for a medic unit, an amended a transport service agreement were among the items Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors tackled during their regular meeting Monday night. A Hopkins County EMS official also was announced as having been named to a state EMS leadership role. Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors approved a $124,000 request for Medic 4 to be remounted at Excellance in Alabama. EMS...
The Recent Storms Have Caused Significant Damage
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The recent storms have caused significant damage to the tree population in Hopkins County. It was concerning to me to see how even magnificent trees can be “pulled” from the ground by wind. As we start the recovery phase in our landscapes, the question for a replacement alternative to those trees usually comes by....
Students Registering for Nurse Aide (C&A) Class at PJC
PJC Sulphur Springs Linda registers two PJC-Sulphur Springs Center secretary Linda Meier, left, gives Catherine Lindsey and Leslea Minton a helping hand as they register for a nurse aide class that will begin soon. Registration is ongoing for Summer II and for the fall semester at the campus.
Coach Bailey Is Pleased With Turnout On First Day Of SSHS Boys and Girls Soccer Camp
Sixty boys and girls showed up for the first evening of the four-day Sulphur Springs High School Soccer Camp Monday,June 24, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Multipurpose Building. The weather was good for June in Texas. Joel Bailey, who has retired from coaching soccer, is coordinating the camp. He said he was pleased with the turnout. He said his goal for the camp is for the youngsters to have fun. He says he saw a lot of smiling ad...
