Hopkins County Interdiction Arrests Two
Hopkins County Interdiction Officer Zack Poindexter and his K-9 partner Chiv arrested two when approximately 5-kilos of illegal drugs were found in the console of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. According to Tatum, the DEA will continue the investigation of the transport of the illegal substance.
PJC Receives Clean Audit Report; Approve Sport and Recreation Management Degree; Enrollment Increases
Paris Junior College and the PJC Memorial Foundation received a clean audit report at the January PJC Board of Regents meeting on Monday. “We have a clean opinion,” said Andy Reich of McClanahan Holmes as he presented results of the 2017-2018 audit to the regents. He explained that there was a clean opinion on the federal and state funding audits as well, “there are no findings.” The regents also approved an Associate of Science...
Video Presentation: Delta County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet 2019
Delta County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet 2019 video produced by Jeremy Glossip, student at North Hopkins High...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 16-22, 2019
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 16, 2019 to January 22, 2019 includes: January 16th Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 1:37 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 80 near Hawkins; at approximately 1:52 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK. Deputies were dispatched to CR 2310 near Mineola,...
North Hopkins ISD Extends Superintendent Jolly’s Contract
In a special meeting Thursday evening, Dr. Darin Jolly’s contract was extended by North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees to extend his 3-year contract through June 2022. The North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees met Thursday evening, January 24th to discuss Dr. Jolly’s performance as Superintendent and consider his contract in a special meeting at 7:30PM. The meeting adjourned at 11:19PM. Dr. Jolly stated, “I am blessed and thankful to...
Miller Grove FFA Skills Team Presents Shop-Made Battering Ram to Rockwall Police SWAT Unit
The Miller Grove FFA Skills Team was happy to assist a community need by building a piece of equipment for an area law enforcement organization. Ag teacher and FFA sponsor Jeffery Gatlin let the students know how their skills could be used in a beneficial way by creating a battering ram for use by a SWAT team in rescue and apprehension. It was built to size, weight and balance specifications using scrap metal on hand and simple welds....
Hearts of Life Presents Rufus for Adoption
Rufus is still searching for his forever home! Rufus will celebrate his 2nd birthday in April. He is still a typical puppy and everything that comes with it! He is the perfect age to be trained for your lifestyle. Rufus’s brother was adopted to a great home so now it’s his turn. His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by...
Tira News January 25th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council will have a called meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the water damage and needed repairs at the Community Center. Also on the agenda will be a discussion about property insurance. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Evelyn Horne went to the Ft. Worth Stock Show and the stockyards this past weekend, with a friend of hers from Navasota. They attended the...
Loving Your Heart – for the Health of it By Johanna Hicks
While February is best known for Valentine’s Day, did you know that it is also American Heart Month? This February, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recommends giving your heart love, too, by being aware of heart problems and the steps you can take to prevent them. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)...
