Crum Remains in Jail Following Bond Reduction
May31

Crum Remains in Jail Following Bond Reduction

Aaron Tyler Crum, 26, remains in Hopkins County Jail Thursday afternoon even though his bond for a Felony 1 Murder charge was reduced Wednesday from $1-million to $225,000. Crum is accused in the shooting death of Joshua Paul Cowling.   The bond reduction followed an evidence hearing in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to Crum’s attorney Martin Braddy. Braddy is a former District Attorney in Hopkins County. Crum was indicted...

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Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 16-22, 2018

Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 16, 2018 to May 22, 2018: Disturbance: 6; Thefts: 6; Burglaries: 4; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischiefs: 1; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 6; Suspicious Vehicles: 14; Suspicious Persons: 3; Alarms: 8; Harassments: 3; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 0; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 2; Cows Out: 16; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 0; Dog Bites: 2; Fires: 1; Noise...

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Meeting Ms. Hopkins County….Contestants 6 and 7
May31

Meeting Ms. Hopkins County….Contestants 6 and 7

This is the third of four reports about contestants for the  2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, taken from KSST Morning Show interviews with Enola Gay. The pageant will be staged on Saturday June 9 at 6pm in the Civic Center banquet hall. It is free to attend and open to the public. Let’s meet Contestants 6 and 7, Jan and Elizabeth!   Jan Massey, age 75, grew up in Delta County with a farming background, then...

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Abron Named AD/Head Football Coach at Paul Pewitt High ISD
May31

Abron Named AD/Head Football Coach at Paul Pewitt High ISD

SSHS Wildcat Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron has been named Athletic Director/Head Football Coach at Paul Pewitt ISD, Omaha Texas. The 3A School is a Consolidated District in Morris County. The Brahma’s have been 3A Division II Bi-District Finalists the past two seasons and were Area Champion in 2015.   Abron was unanimously approved for the position and the news tweeted out at 5 a.m. May 30, 2018.   Wildcat Head Coach Greg Owens...

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County Man arrested for Injury to Parents
May31

County Man arrested for Injury to Parents

Hopkins County Deputies responded to a disturbance on County Road 3563 Wednesday afternoon. There they made contact with Billy Shane McCormick, 37 and his parents. The parents stated that McCormick had thrown water on and pushed his father and had grabbed his mother around the throat and pulled her head down causing neck pain. When deputies attempted to secure McCormick for arrest, he resisted arrest.   At the jail, the jail staff...

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Heart’s of Life Presents CeCe For Adoption
May31

Heart’s of Life Presents CeCe For Adoption

Meet CeCe!  CeCe is a 2 year old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix.  He is a very loving, very playful and very big pup!  He is always happy to see you!  His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com!

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PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus Fall Registration Underway
May31
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Chamber Connection May 31, 2018
May31

Chamber Connection May 31, 2018

Chamber Connection-May 31st   We all scream for ICE CREAM!!!! The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is almost here!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 5:30 p.m. on the REAR lawn of Shannon Oaks...

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SSISD Personnel Changes Approved by Board Wednesday
May30

SSISD Personnel Changes Approved by Board Wednesday

Following an Executive Meeting conducted Wednesday during a special session of  the Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees, personnel changes were approved. Personnel changes include: Resignations Sarah Graham            Transitional 1st Grade Teacher                       Former ECLC Ellie Gomez                             Grade 4 Math Teacher                                    SS Elementary Laura Smith                            ...

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SSISD Board Names Former ECLC Campus: Barbara Bush Primary School
May30

SSISD Board Names Former ECLC Campus: Barbara Bush Primary School

Barbara Bush Primary School was approved as the new name for the former ECLC campus located on Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs. The SSISD Board approved the name during a special session Wednesday. They also approved the lease of laptops for students at a cost of $175 per unit. Superintendent of Schools Michael Lamb presented the new name for the campus. The Early Childhood Education classes will be moved to the Douglas Campus to...

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