Wildcat Cards On Sale; Benefits Athletic Needs Outside Local Budget
January 31, 2019 – Sulphur Springs Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Owens wants everyone to know it’s Wildcat Card time. The cards, which offer discounts and offers from 30 businesses and benefit SSISD athletic programs, go on sale beginning Thursday (January 31). The $20 card is good for one year. Coach Owens said athletes from the 7th through the 12th grades will be selling the cards through February 13. He...
Wood County Sheriff Report for January 23-29, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for January 23, 2019 to January 29, 2019 includes: January 23rd At 7:52 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 1336 near Quitman. Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 10:43 a.m. Judith DeBorde, 59, of Lindale, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 1:40 p.m., in reference to terroristic threat that...
Taylor to Seek Re-election to Place 4 on City Council
Thursday morning, January 31, 2019, Incumbent Freddie Taylor filed to seek re-election to Place 4 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Taylor, local business leader, has served in various capacities on the council since he was sworn in June, 2004. Opportunity to file for Places 4, 5, and 6 continue through February 15, 2019. Emily Glass, incumbent Place 5, filed for reelection on the morning of first day for filing. For Place 6 Doug...
Local Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
In a follow-up on a child pornography tip, Hopkins County Criminal Investigator Corley Weatherford interviewed a 17-year old female victim regarding the tip and obtained suspect information regarding Kenneth Dwayne Mitchell, 57, of Sulphur Springs. Investigator Weatherford and Hopkins County Sgt. Greer contacted Mitchell. Mitchell voluntarily went to the Sheriff’s office for an interview. During the interview, Mitchell admitted...
Historical Photo Quiz #11 – Autograph – Photo Added
There is no doubt about it, that is Justin Wilson, the famous cajun chef. At first we thought these images we taken at Howard’s. We learned that they where actually taken at the Grand Opening of Gibson’s. Mr. Wilson was on hand to sign autographs. Mr. Gibson spoke at the event. Gibson’s occupied the building we know as Fix-n-Feed at 1000 Gilmer St. 1973 is the consensus on the year. Loading… KSST Station, circa...
Chamber Connection January 31, 2019
The Chamber has moved to its temporary location as of Friday, January 18th. Our new location is 128-A Jefferson Street which is a bit misleading. If you are looking for us, we are in the small building across from First Baptist Church and next to First Presbyterian Church off College Street. Come by and see us anytime!! We hope to be in our permanent location on the South side of the square by May. Big...
Tisdell Prefers Fast Paced Game for Lady Cats
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Lady Cats 52-23 win over Greenville was a slow game for her team. She said she preferred a faster pace and higher tempo game. Coach Tisdell said she told her team that moving forward she wanted them to play an up tempo style. Still she called the victory a good team win. The Lady Cats’ starters only played a little into the third quarter and then turned things over to...
Cipoletta says Wildcats Battled Back for Win at Greenville
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the way the Wildcats played Tuesday night was a recipe for a loss. Still he was proud of the way the Wildcats battled back, hit some late shots, played with more energy and came away with a win. The Wildcats defeated Greenville, 53-51 Tuesday night in the Lions’ Den. Still Coach Cipoletta was concerned that the Wildcats struggled shooting the ball and didn’t execute for most...
Pecan Fundraiser Adds to Senior Citizen Center Building Fund
Karon Weatherman, left, Susan Vaughn, left Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Pecan Fundraiser garnered $1,600 for the New Senior Citizens Center building fund.. Susan Vaughn led the fundraiser. The result of the Pecan Fundraiser brings the total raised for the building fund thus far to $70,621.71. Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center Director says, “W e still have a long way to go to get the 1.2-million that we need for...
