Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon; High Intoxication Delays Magistrate’s Hearing
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on county road 3310 in Hopkins County at 8:35 pm on Friday. Before arriving on the scene, dispatch advised that Michael Anthony Baker, 30, had retrieved a knife from the residence and made his way outside the home. The arresting officer made contact with Baker while he was sitting in a vehicle near the residence. Baker was highly intoxicated and had...
Three Second Half Goals Garner Wildcats Soccer Win
The Wildcats Soccer Team improved to 3-1 in district play with a 4-1 victory over Greenville at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night. The Wildcats and the Lions battled to a 1-1 tie after the first half. The Wildcats broke the game open with three clutch goals in the second half. For district games, the Wildcats are now 1-1 on the road and 2-0 at home. The Wildcats also improved their season mark to 8-6-1. This week the Wildcats continue...
Lady Cats Soccer Leads District
The Lady Cats Soccer Team continues to roll on in district play this year. Friday night the Lady Cats bested Greenville 6-1 on the road. The Lady Cats scored two first half goals to take a 2-0 halftime lead and then exploded for four second half goals en route to the 6-1 win. The Lady Cats are now 4-0 in district play, which includes two wins at home and two on the road. The Lady Cats are an incredible 13-1 this season and they have...
Bobcats Second Quarter Too Much for Wildcats
When the Wildcats Basketball Team struggled with their three-point shooting Friday night, Hallsville claimed a 70-53 win in Wildcats Gym. The Wildcats made 11 three’s against Greenville Tuesday night but could manage only three long range baskets in the Friday night loss. A big second quarter by the Bobcats did the Wildcats in. Hallsville outscored the Wildcats 24-13 in the second quarter to increase a six point first quarter...
Lady Cats in First; One Win Away From District Title
The Lady Cats Basketball Team took a giant step toward winning the district championship as they just got by Hallsville, 44-42 Friday night in Hallsville. The victory avenged a Hallsville victory in Sulphur Springs, 49-47 back on January 12. The Lady Cats are now at the top of the district standings with a record of 11-2. Their season record is 24-6. Hallsville falls to 10-3 in district play. The Lady Cats are one game ahead of...
Lady Cats Softball Scrimmages Underway
At a scrimmage Monday at White Oak, the Lady Cats Softball Team lost a close one to White Oak, 2-1 and then edged by Gilmer, 3-2. Lady Cats Coach David Carrillo said both opponents featured strong pitchers. The White Oak pitcher has committed to Stephen F. Austin. Coach Carrillo said a one hour time limit for the scrimmage games meant batters had only one or two at bats, hardly enough to get in a good groove. Coach Carrillo was also...
Wildcats Baseball Scrimmages Sherman Monday
This is a unique year for Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack and his Wildcats Baseball Team. For ten previous years, Coach Hammack has fielded senior laden teams with just a few underclassmen on the roster. After last year’s graduation of the largest baseball senior class ever, the Wildcats will return only one starter, ace pitcher Tyler Follis. Coach Hammack says he will be starting from scratch. Hammack says he’s...
Varisty Basketball by Justin Brock and Brenden Lynn
Justin Brock is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. Brenden Lynn is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. “To make Varsity, you must be a player who’s invested in the game of basketball. A player who will go the extra mile to be...
Additional Allocations for United Way 2014-2015 Fund Drive Presented Friday
Hopkins County United Way presented additional funds to the 17 beneficiaries of the 2014-2015 campaign allocations during a special event Friday, February 05, 2016. Chris Voorheese, Campaign Chair for the 2014-2015 drive and current Chair of United Way, presented an additional $36,423.12 to the various organizations. Community Chest, which received $70,000 in the initial allocation will received $18,103.84 or 49.7% of the total...
Kids Kingdom Closed Monday – Wednesday
Kids kingdom will be closed Monday February 8, Tuesday February 9, and Wednesday February 10 for mulching.
