Local Man Flags Down Officer; Is Arrested for Contraband.
He flagged down the officer responding to a call regarding gun shots heard in the 500 block Fuller Street around 12:40 a.m. Monday morning. Danny Joe Wade, Jr. 48, of Sulphur Springs planned to tell the officer about the gun shots heard. The officer ran identifying information for Wade through dispatch and found him wanted for traffic violations. As the officer patted down Wade as a precaution while arresting him on the warrants, the...
Mt Vernon Man Arrested for DWI 3rd or More
A traffic stop in the 1200 block of College Street by a Sulphur Springs Police officer led to the arrest of Tommy L. Fountain, Jr. 60, of Mt Vernon. The strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from Fountain caused the officer to attempt to conduct a field sobriety test. Fountain refused. Fountain did consent to a blood draw. Fountain is in Hopkins County Jail charged with DWI 3rd or More, a Felony 3. He is held on a $15,000...
Cumby Police Arrest Wisconsin Man on Multiple Charges
December 3, 2018 – Cumby Police made a stop Saturday morning and following a free air sniff of a 2018 Ford Explorer a probable cause search found 5.5 grams of suspected cocaine, a firearm, and a large quantity of money in the vehicle. Isaiah L. Hanna The Cumby officer suspected involvement in criminal activity by the occupants of the auto. The free air sniff by K9 amigo led the the probable cause search. Isaiah L. Hanna,...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report November 21-27, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for November 21-27, 2018 includes: November 21st At 3:25 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 7:39 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief that occurred on CR 2351 near Mineola. Deputies determined this to incident to be a civil matter. Deputies were dispatched to Fm 69 near Como, at approximately 8:39 p.m., in reference to a...
Annual “Rescue the Perishing” Food Mission for Christmas by Mitchell Chapel COGIC is Saturday Dec. 8
Bishop Nelson Gatlin Bishop Nelson Gatlin returned this week to Sulphur Springs, his home congregation, to help organize the annual “Rescue the Perishing” food distribution sponsored by the church at Christmastime. Originally Pastor of Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Bishop Gatlin now oversees 47 congregations in a jurisdiction with boundaries from Dallas to Texarkana, and Longview to...
Dinner Bell Menu For December 5, 2018
Dinner Bell December 5, 2018 Community Partner: Alliance Bank Menu: Chicken Pot PieBacon Infused Green BeansSaladBiscuitsBanana PuddingSugar Free Banana Pudding (a no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). As we celebrate our national holiday let us remember the many blessings we are privileged to share. Be THANKFUL with...
Mohesky Makes Eagle Scout
SULPHURSPRINGS, TX — Grant Mohesky, of Sulphur Springs, has earned the BoyScouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award. Mohesky was recognized in a formal Court of Honor Ceremony on November 17,2018. Tom Sellers, served as Master of Ceremonies and presented Grant with his Eagle Scout Charge. A member of Circle Ten Council, Troop 69, Mohesky is one of only approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who...
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Presentations, proclamations, and announcements. Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations,...
Blue Santa Kicks Into High Gear for Christmas Giving! Here’s Your Chance to Help Mon. Dec. 3 and Tues. Dec. 4
Although activity has been brisk at the Blue Santa barrels around town, the next phase of the 2018 Blue Santa Toy Campaign is about to start for Hopkins County. And it’s a perfect chance for you and your family to get the personal one-on-one experience of giving to a needy local cause. On the Lowe’s parking lot Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 4 from 7am til 7pm, Blue Santa volunteers and local law enforcement will...
