Rabid Skunk Killed in Delta County
According to Chris Menges, DVM, MPH, Regional Zoonosis Control Veterinarian, Region 4/5N (Tyler) Texas Department of State Health Services, over the last couple weeks, two (2) more positive-for-rabies skunks have been found, one in Delta county, and the other in Rusk County. In Delta County, as a man worked on his truck with his dog lying under, a skunk decided to join them. The dog noticed first and took off away from the skunk into...
SSHS Drama at Celebration Plaza in November
The Sulphur Springs High School Drama Department is putting on You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown next month. The first presentation will be 7 p.m. Thursday, November 12 at Celebration Plaza. High School Theatre Arts Lesha Woodard said dress rehearsals being next week and opening night jitters have begun. On opening night the outdoor presentation on Celebration Plaza will be free admission but donations will be accepted to assist...
Lady Cat Volleyball Playoff Begins Tuesday Against Corsicana
The Lady Cats bi-district match has been firmed up. They will play Corsicana Tuesday, November 3 at 7 p.m. at Forney High School. The Lady Cats’ volleyball team closed out district play on a positive note as they defeated Mt. Pleasant on the road, 3-1 Tuesday night. Score was 25-18, 21-25, 25-16 and 25-18. The Lady Cats ended district play at 10-4 and in third place. Their season mark is 26-13. A warm up game for the playoffs...
Hospital Receives Extension of Medicare/Medicaid Program
CMS did not wait until Friday or Monday to respond to the request of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital to reinstate the Medicare/Medicaid program and not terminate the program November 6th. In a letter dated October 28, 2015 to Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the termination date for Medicare/Medicaid program until November 30th. Hospital representatives had offered...
Hospital Leadership Directed CMS to hospitalcompare.hhs.gov During Meeting
Terri Bunch, Chief Nursing officer, Scott McDearmont, M.D., Chief of the Medical Staff, Chris Gallagher, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Attorney Kevin Reed, Attorney Trent Krienke and Michael McAndrew, Hospital CEO travelled to the Federal Building in Dallas yesterday (Tuesday, October 27, 2015). The purpose of the trip was to meet with representatives from CMS regarding the notice of termination sent on Thursday, October 22, 2015....
Winnsboro Police Report October 19-25
Five arrests, two accidents, 189 calls for service, and 49 citations and 34 warnings kept Winnsboro Police busy last week. Two minor accidents occurred on Friday October 23, 2015. A two vehicle accident in the 1000 block of West Broadway and a two vehicle accident at the intersection of South Postoak and West Coke Road were investigated. On Monday the 19th, Jason Williams, 28, of Irving, was arrested for three Hopkins County warrants....
County United Way at 80% of Goal
Hopkins County United Way had a big report meeting Tuesday morning. Almost $64,000 came in to boost the grand total so far to $127,859 or about 80% of the $160,000 goal. The drive could go over the top at a report meeting on Wednesday, November 4. Tuesday’s meeting featured brothers Tom and John Sellers and sisters Markeda Fisher and Kayla Price making extra gift contributions to this year’s drive. 100% Club for October...
Wildcat Marching Band Top Band in Their Region
Despite the fact that the Wildcats Marching Band hadn’t performed since the Thursday before, the band had one of its best performances of the year Monday at Area competition at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. That according to Band Director Charles McCauley. The Wildcats were the second band of the day to perform and did so without a run through. The band did not advance however they were the top band in their...
Are you 50 or Greater? I have a Deal for You!
A $2 lunch is available every weekday. It’s true, I have dined at the Senior Center several times. I can personally attest to the $2 lunch. Though I’m not yet a senior (I aspire to become one) Karon Weatherman invited me to sample the meals The Sulphur Springs Senior Center. It’s all prepared and delivered by volunteers, every weekday. I know what you are thinking… where is the catch? Here’s the...
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month
November is American Diabetes Awareness Month American Diabetes Awareness month takes place each November to raise awareness of the disease. Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes: Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national...
