Man Who Shaved Sons’ Hair Found Guilty of Tampering With Physical Evidence By Franklin County Jury
by Clay Harrison, Assistant District Attorney Daniel Arnold, 33, of Mount Vernon, was tried by a Franklin County jury on December 12 and 13 for three counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence. In November of 2015, CPS investigators became aware of allegations that the Defendant may have exposed his children to methamphetamine. The Defendant’s sons were one year old and three years old at the time. A CPS investigator asked the...
Sulphur Springs Public Library Director’s Report
DIRECTOR’S NOTEBOOK by Hope Cain Behind every great community is a great library! The Sulphur Springs Public Library is a great place to: Tour. We recently led the Sulphur Springs Adult Leadership Class through a tour of the library. They said of the tour: “The library is a great asset to our community. It is versatile and important to our citizens.” We have tours for the St. Clair music box collection and the Sinclair WWII...
Rescue the Perishing Food Drive December 17
Bishop Nelson Gatlin stopped by the KSST Studios on Friday morning to remind listeners about Saturday’s “Rescue the Perishing” Food Drive at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ in Sulphur Springs. The drive will begin at 8am at the church, 402 South Jackson Street. Persons in need can receive a food basket with ID of a driver’s license or Sulphur Springs water bill. Formerly Pastor of only Mitchell Chapel,...
Game Day: Lady Cats Seek Second District Win; Wildcats Host Royse City
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams will be playing at home this Friday game day. The Lady Cats will be having their second district game as they will host Hallsville Friday afternoon in Wildcats Gym. Games begin with the freshmen team playing at 2:30 p.m. The JV is scheduled to play at around 3:30 p.m. The varsity Lady Cats take on Hallsville at around 5 p.m. The Lady Cats varsity is 1-0 in district after...
Shopping Local is more fun this Christmas!
SHOE INN ETC. OWNER EMMA OWENS WITH GRANDDAUGHTER MORGAN OWENS Veteran businesswoman Emma Owens and other retailers in Windsor Plaza Shopping Center decided to hold an after-hours Open House with refreshments, discounts, giveaways and visits with Santa Claus on December 15. Marlene’s Sass and Class, Beauty Grace Boutique, Shoe Inn Etc., Just Country and Blingin’ Crazy are among businesses promoting “shopping...
Retirees Honored at County Employee Christmas Party
At the annual Christmas party for Hopkins County employees held at the Civic Center on December 15, 2016, there was good music, great food and warm fellowship. Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome emceed the evening’s celebration, where four county retirees were honored. Sheriff Butch Adams and Precinct One Commissioner Beth Wisenbaker have each put in 20 years of service in their office. They each plan to spend time with their...
Texas Senator Bob Hall Hears Local Concerns During Thursday’s Town Hall
Texas State Senator Robert “Bob” Hall addressed approximately 25 people Thursday afternoon at a Town Hall in the Council Chambers of Sulphur Springs City Hall. Hall told the small gathering that he and his staff will promote conservative principles during the 85th Legislative Session of the Texas Senate. Hall addressed specific pieces of legislation and answered questions from those present. Those who spoke seemed to have come with...
Property Hearing Tuesday Determines Fate of Seized Malnourished Cattle
A property hearing regarding approximately 45 head of malnourished cattle seized Monday by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be conducted in Hopkins County Justice of the Peace Court Tuesday, December 20th. The owner of the cattle seeks to retain custody of the animals. The owner stated that if he does not regain custody of the cattle, he will purchase 40 more cows and...
Tira News, December 16, 2016
by Jan Vaughn Around 35 people gathered at the Tira Community Center on Friday night for the community Christmas party. We enjoyed a delicious meal and a wonderful time of visiting. Ally Massy and Emma Vickery provided special musical entertainment, and other children joined them in leading the group in a few Christmas songs. David Larkin, pastor of the Tira United Methodist Church, shared the Christmas story. The kids were thrilled...
