Simpson Sentenced to 25 Years in TDJC
In an agreement between the District Attorney’s office and Larry Wayne Simpson, 46, of Commerce, Eighth Judicial District Court will sentence Simpson to 25 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, according to Matt Harris, Assistant District Attorney. Simpson entered a guilty plea for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in the agreement. Simpson was the driver of an...
Miller Grove Qualifies 4 Hornets, 6 Lady Hornets for Regional Track
Miller Grove had four Hornets and six Lady Hornets qualify for the Regional Track Meet at an Area Track Meet last week at Mount Pleasant. Miller Grove was third as a team in Area. In the 1600-meter run, Albert Serrano was first, Kobe Robertson and second and Grant Earp finished fourth. All three also qualified in the 3200-meter run with a 1-2-3 finish, Serrano first, Robertson second and Earp third. Grant Sharp qualified with a third...
Regional Golf, Monday; Regional Track Friday, Saturday
Wildcats’ golfer Carter Lewis is representing Sulphur Springs at the Regional Golf Tournament for Region II in Class 5A Monday (April 23) at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club. The tournament runs Monday and Tuesday. Lewis qualified for the regional tournament at the district tournament by shooting a 78 and 85. The Wildcats team finished in third place at district, just one spot away from qualifying. A fourth Wildcat will be...
Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet: A Celebration with Food, Fun, and Loved Ones
The Annual Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet was held on Saturday, April 22nd, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs. There was about 200 in attendance. The Guests were served Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls Cake, Pie and Pear Dump Cake. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Elaine Harrison. The Music was given by: East Caney Youth Choir and Buddy and Ina Gore, Psalm 100. The Special Speaker was Lucinda Benton. Thank You to the Sponsors:...
PJC-Sulphur Springs: Kuiper Training to be Pipe Welder
April 23, 2019 – PIPE WELDING Emily Kuiper of Sulphur Springs works on a project in the welding shop at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Kuiper is training to be a pipe welder. Summer and fall registration is underway at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus. For more information call 903-885-1232.
Winnsboro Police Report April 16-22, 2018
Winnsboro Police made two arrests, responded to 164 calls for service, issued 34 citations and wrote 31 warnings during the April 16-22, 2018 report period. There were not accidents reported. Edvardo Rodriguez, 28, of Mt Pleasant, was arrested on a Titus County Warrant, April 20th. John Rayborn, 64, of Winnsboro was arrested April 22nd, on a Camp County Warrant.
Local Man Arrested on Warrant for a Felony 1 Sexual Abuse of Child
A salesman at the local outlet mall was arrested at his room on South Broadway Street on a warrant for a Felony 1 Sexual Assault of a Child. A Sulphur Springs Police Officer was aware of the subject’s location and was able to get the correct room number where he made the arrest after verifying the warrant through SSPD communications. Ledonell Dontrae Morgan, 21, of Sulphur Springs is in Hopkins County Jail. His bond is set at...
Local Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine
While speaking with the driver of a 1993 Lexus stopped for a traffic violation, the Hopkins County Deputy noted a yellow plastic baggie containing alcoholic beverages near a passenger, Chadwick Jaquane Anderson. Anderson, 36, of Sulphur Springs picked up the bag and revealed a small plastic baggie containing a white powder like substance. Anderson admitted it was cocaine. He also admitted to having another baggie of cocaine in his...
3 Students Advance to State: Miller Grove 1A Region 3 UIL Academic Results
Miller Grove ISD administration launched a plan three years ago to win the district championship in academic UIL and start qualifying students for the state meet on a regular basis. This is a process, and we took a huge step this year. We were able to win the district championship this year and have qualified three students for the state meet. The One Act Play advanced to regionals for the first time and the school placed 7th in the...
Scudder for Senate Campaign Rebuilds Website After Hacker Warnings
Dallas – The Kendall Scudder for Texas Senate campaign is complying with the FBI’s Internet Crime Center instructions after hacking activity targeted and breached the campaign’s website and domain URL. In late March, the campaign’s communications director noticed warning messages on Chrome and Firefox browsers which indicated to visitors that “attackers” were attempting to redirect them to a deceptive website pretending to be the...
