A Farewell Visit from 2018 Dairy Festival Queen Kaitlyn Ferrell
Kaitlyn Nicole Ferrell, 2018 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Being selected to wear the crown was quite a shock to Kaitlyn Ferrell last June as she stood on the Pageant stage amidst the contestants. She knew she had prepared well and had done a fairly decent job in the Interview with Judges, in playing the flute during her talent presentation, and in the all-important evening gown competition. Being naturally shy, Kaitlyn had been...
Peerless Baptist Church VBS Starts Monday, June 17th
Peerless Baptist Church announces their “Mane” Event with their Vacation Bible School starting Monday, June 17th. There is still time to register or find out more info by calling Lois at (903) 348-8859.
Ceremonial Send-off For Veterans Honor Flight
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom recognizes U.S. Navy Veteran Ronnie Whitlock and U.S. Army Veteran Keith Klein, who departed at 9 a.m. Friday on Honor Flight DFW for Washington, D.C., where they will tour the veterans memorials and attend a banquet. Many filled Celebration Plaza just before noon Thursday to honor two local Vietnam veterans with a send-off for a Veterans Honor Flight this weekend. U.S. Army veteran Keith Klein and...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report June 5-June 11, 2019
June 5th Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 2298 at approximately 12:45 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were not able to locate the individual. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Highway 154 at approximately 2:04 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were not able to make contact with the individual. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 4918 at approximately 2:28...
More Changes To SSISD Coaching Staffs Are Approved By School Board
There is still more news to report on coaching changes in the Sulphur Springs ISD after a Tuesday night (June 11) school board meeting. The board approved assistant coaches for both Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams. Sean Coleman was approved as an assistant to Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta. Coleman was the head basketball coach at Rockdale and he also played college ball at Houston and Tulsa. Coach Coleman...
Wildcats AD Greg Owens Says The First Week of The Edge Went Well
The first week of The Edge conditioning program wrapped up Thursday morning (June 13). Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens said the first week of six went well. He said kids were charged up and were excited to be there. He could not hide his disappointment in the commitment level of several of his junior and senior members of the football team who did not show up this week. Coach Owens said the kids who...
Home Built By Sulphur Springs High School CTE Students To Be Sold
Sulphur Springs High School CTE students over the last 2 school years have constructed a home at 128 Fore Street. The single-family residence is almost complete and sold soon. The Fore Street residence Sulphur Springs High School students have built as part of the construction class is nearing completion and could soon be available for sale. Remaining to be completed are the connection of the electric and gas meters, and condenser...
