Update: Police Report Elderly Couple from Greenville Found
The Lubbock Police Department reported the missing elderly couple was found safe. Foye and June Davis are now safe at home. The original story: LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Lubbock Police, working with Greenville Police and DPS, are currently searching for an elderly couple who have been missing since Thursday morning. Foye and June Davis of Greenville, Texas, were last seen in Lubbock Thursday morning around 7:30 a.m. before checking...
Franklin County Sheriff Appointed to Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Board of Directors
Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas at their 140th Annual Training Conference held in Grapevine, July 21-24, 2018, according to a recent press release from his office. More than 1,500 participants were in attendance at the Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center for opportunities for training sessions and to view 240 exhibits showcasing the latest...
Big Week Next Week at SSHS
by Don Julien Next week (July 30-August 3) will be a big one at Sulphur Springs High School. Team tennis, volleyball and the band will begin practice for this season. There will also be camps for tennis and football. It’s also football season ticket week. Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez, in his fifth season here, will be busy day and night next week. His tennis camps at the Wildcats Tennis Complex are scheduled on Monday...
Elliott Leaves Legacy of Community Service
A legacy of community service remains following the death of William S. “Billy Sam” Elliott, 75, of Sulphur Springs. Elliott passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his residence. Elliott served as president of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees and president of the Hopkins County Dairy Festival. He is best remembered by many for his service as President and CEO of the Hopkins County...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report July 11-17, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for July 11, 2018 to July 17, 2018: Disturbance: 8; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 1; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 2; Alarms: 8; Harassments: 7; Criminal Trespasses: 3; Scams: 1; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 12; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 4; Assaults: 5; Dog Bites: 0; Fires: 1; Noise...
Local Man Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance in Drug Free Zone
A traffic stop in the 700 block of Main Street by Sulphur Springs Police resulted in the arrest of Steven Joe Garrett, Jr., 27 of Sulphur Springs. The police officer searched Garrett’s 2005 Altima with the driver’s consent and found contraband. The arrest was made in a Drug Free Zone. Garrett was arrested earlier this month on drug charges. Garrett is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty...
Local Woman Arrested in Traffic Stop
A traffic stop at the 126 mile marker on I-30 resulted in the arrest of Crystal Dawn Sims, 36, of Sulphur Springs. With consent to search, the Hopkins County Deputy noted a purse in the passenger seat. Sims was asked if anything illegal was in the purse. She answered there was nothing illegal in it. A search of the purse produced a package of cigarettes containing a syringe and cotton swab and a small clear plastic baggie containing a...
Ten Reasons to Smile; Back to School Fair
Why Smile? Ten Reasons Why Do you know anybody who seems to always have a smile? I do! Every Sunday morning from the choir loft at my church, I have the perfect view of a sweet lady who smiles during our choir special, during congregational singing, and while listening to the morning message. It seems to brighten my spirit, and makes me want to smile, too! Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand...
Lights Out U-10 Baseball Give Back to Community and Sponsor
Members of Lights Out, an under-10 baseball team sponsored by CPI, prepared backpacks for a Back to School Bash, August 11th from 11am-2pm, at the old Houston School location, 411 College Street, in Sulphur Springs. The team filled the backpacks as a give back to CPI and the community for support of their team and the local baseball association. Sponsors of the event will provide school supplies, snow cones, hot dogs, & drinks...
