TxDOT Reminds All of the Dangers of Drinking and Driving
Texas Department of Transportation “Plan While You Can” campaign seeks to save lives by decreasing alcohol-related crashes as Texans approach the Labor Day holiday. With the start of schools in Texas, that campaign takes to the road utilizing a victim of drinking and driving. Sean Carter looks out onto a sea of high school students before beginning his speech. Most of these students likely share the same dreams Sean once...
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Quitman Welcomes New Provider
TYLER, TX – CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Quitman welcomed new provider Nancy Gegbe, M.D., to serve the patients of their growing community practice at the beginning of August. Dr. Gegbe joins CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System after completing her Family Medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences – Texarkana. Dr. Gegbe earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Norkolk State...
SSPD Recognize Local Man in Video of Burglary
August 22, 2017 – Sulphur Springs Police were called to 1217 South Broadway in reference to a burglary. The officer watched a video and knew the offender, Kerry Renaldore Duffey, Jr. on sight. The officer went to the last known address for Duffey in Sulphur Springs and spoke with Duffey’s mother. Using her phone, the officer called Duffey and asked him to meet with the officer at the South Broadway location. However, Duffey was...
Following Review of the Video , Coach Calls It A Good Day
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens watched video of Friday’s first day in pads practice and then declared it a good day. The team’s top units went at each other in pads head to head. Coach Owens said the defense dominated on inside running plays by the offense. He said the offense also had a good day. Coach Owens said he believed they only had to punt once. Coach Owens said the offensive line lacked some proper techniques...
Atmos Energy Conducts Controlled Natural Gas Release Wednesday Northeast of I-30, State Highway 19 Corner
Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled release of natural gas on Wednesday, August 23, between 8 a.m. and noon. Work will occur near the northeast corner of Interstate 30 and State Hwy 19. The Company will be working on a section of natural gas pipeline in the area as part of normal, routine maintenance operations. The controlled release of natural gas from the pipeline allows employees to work on the pipeline...
Brashear Woman Arrested for Possession of Meth
Marcie Sherri Dixon, 41of Brashear was a passenger in a 2008 Nissan Altima stopped on FM 2560 just north of FM 1567 when a Hopkins County Deputy found a crystal like substance that field tested positive as methamphetamine in the backseat of the vehicle. She told the officer that she had digital scales in her bra and a baggie containing meth on her person as well. At the jail a female deputy removed the narcotics.
Dinner Bell Menu For August 23, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for August 23, 2017 Wendy’s this week’s Community Partner. A cute little red haired girl is bringing Dinner Bell a basket full of chicken nuggets and several buckets of Dave’s own chili! The Menu: Chicken Nuggets Chili Hot dogs Baked Beans Chocolate Revel Bars Watermelon Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
Total Solar Eclipse on Monday August 21, 2017
Although today’s path of the total eclipse will not cross Texas, persons residing in NE Texas can observe a partial eclipse today between 1 pm and 3 pm. For example, viewers in Texarkana can observe an 82% partial eclipse. Please use appropriate eye protection if you plan to watch the eclipse. In 2024, a total solar eclipse will affect Northeast Texas. The last time the phenomenon occurred above this part of the United States...
Lady Cat Volleyball Claims Consolation Championship in Wills Point Tourney
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team ended up claiming the consolation bracket championship by winning their final two matches at a Wills Point tournament Saturday. The Lady Cats opened play Saturday with a disappointing loss in the championship bracket to district foe Greenville. The Lady Cats won set one convincingly against the Lady Lions. The Lady Cats got to within one point of a win in set two but the Lady Lions rallied taking...
