Shannon Oaks Church Pumpkin Patch: Now Open
The Shannon Oaks Church Pumpkin Patch opened this past weekend on Sept. 30th, 2017, and will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm until October 28th. The pumpkin patch will house a special “Pumpkin park” which includes fun activities for the whole family such as face painting, games, pumpkin bowling, mazes paintball, and more. This event is open to the public, and admission is $5 for everyone over...
PJC SS-Child Care Workshop offered Saturday Oct 7th, 2017
The Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center is offering a Child Care Workshop this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The keynote address will be given by Paulette Allard, who will speak on Active Supervision. This is an effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. It transforms supervision from a passive approach to an active skill. Active Supervision ensures...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 20-26, 2017.
September 20th Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 3234 near Quitman; at approximately 7:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:34 a.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 3056 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, stole 2 solar panels and a time feeder from the reporting party’s property. Deputies...
PJC Announces Homecoming, 2017 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Ron Dodson
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.H.A. of Tyler, Texas has been selected as the 2017 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. He will be recognized during the 93rd Homecoming festivities Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4. “Dr. Ron Dodson is a member of the PJC Class of 1962,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “He is a renowned specialist in the field of research and...
Following 7 Mini-Walks, Thursday’s “Walk to Remember” is Final Step in Terrific Tuesday Fundraiser for 2017
The 2017 Mini-Walks are concluded. Please attend the Walk to Remember on Thursday October 5, 2017 at 6pm in The Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. It will be the final fundraising event for the Terrific Tuesdays program, a weekly respite program for caregivers of Alzheimer/Dementia victims in the local area. Meet caregivers and local healthcare personnel and enjoy the evening presentation.
4H Proclamation To Be Read Monday October 2 at 4:30pm on Courthouse Steps
Monday October 2 is the kickoff for 4H Week in Hopkins County! All 4H members, families, leaders and prospective members are invited to meet at the Hopkins County Courthouse steps at 4:30 pm to hear the reading of the 4H Proclamation by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome. There will also be refreshments and information about 4H enrollment for new members. Following the reading, a meeting will be held at 5:30pm at the Hopkins County6...
Senior Citizen Center October Calendar
Thursday, October 5th 6:00 – “A Walk To Remember” Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs Benefiting Terrific Tuesdays. Registration for the Walk is $ 20.00 which includes a Free T-shirt. Come Support Terrific Tuesdays Club. Tuesday, October 10th 9:00 – 12:00 – 11th Annual Senior Expo League Street Church of Christ 50 Vendors will be set up giving out information and offering...
SSISD Band at Northeast Texas Marching Festival
The Wildcats Marching Band will compete in its first contest of the season Saturday. They are going to the Northeast Texas Marching Festival at Texas A&M-Commerce. The band will perform at 3:30 p.m. and may perform again at night if they make the finals. 22 bands will be there including some who were state finalists last year. Band Director Charles McCauley said it would be a good test for the band. McCauley explained that at this...
District Opener; Pine Tree 55, Wildcats 47
The Wildcats’ football team lost a wild 55-47 game to Pine Tree in the district opener for both teams Friday night at Gerald Prim Stadium. Both teams were plagued with turnovers. The Wildcats took the lead 47-41 with just 2:17 to go in the fourth quarter on a four yard touchdown run from back Lawrence Worth and a two point pass play from Ryan Humphries to receiver D’Corian Young. On their next drive, Pine Tree overcame a...
Lady Cats Volleyball 3, Pine Tree 0
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team made a statement in the district race with a solid 3-0 win over a good Pine Tree team Friday in Wildcats Gym. The score was 25-21, 25-22 and 25-13. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said it was a good win. He added the entire team played well. Autumn Tanton had a team high 9 kills, Kaylee Jefferson had 8, Mieke VanBenthem 7, Madi Vickery had 6 and Erika VanBenthem had 3. Anden Hammack had 31...
