Revival Underway at Brashear Baptist Church Through October 6
The Brashear Baptist Church family is inviting everyone to Revival through Wednesday October 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest pastor Chad Poe will bring messages from the Bible book of Hosea, on the theme of “God Will Meet You in the Middle of Your Trouble and Give You Hope.” Other references will be examined from the inspired writings of the Old Testament. Chad and Melaina Ferrell will serve as Music Ministers...
Dike Man Accused Of Assault Of 2 Deputies And His Girlfriend, Resisting Arrest, Trying To Take Deputy’s Taser
Cumby Man Accused Of Resisting Arrest When Caught With Stolen Trailer A 51-year-old Dike man was accused Sunday evening of the assault of 2 deputies and his girlfriend, as well as resisting and trying to take a deputy’s taser. The arrest marked the man’s second in less than 3 months for resisting arrest, according to arrest and jail reports. He also wasn’t the only person arrested over the weekend for resisting...
‘John Chester’ Dutch Oven Cookoff, a Favorite Local Event
Participants in the 2021 John Chester Dutch Oven Cookoff at Heritage Park The John Chester Cookoff, an Autumn tradition in Hopkins County, was held on Saturday October 2 in Sulphur Springs’ Heritage Park. The number of participants was a little less than expected due to the threat of rain, but organizer Rick Wilson remained undaunted by the weather forecast. Despite an early shower, cooking began by 7:30am, and deliciously...
Cummings Announces Intent To Seek Re-Election As Justice Of The Peace For Precinct 2
Judge Brad Cummings announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for re-election as Hopkins County Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Brad Cummings Judge Cummings has served the citizens of Hopkins County for 13 years. The last 6 1/2 years, he has served as Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, which includes Hopkins County Precincts 3 and Precinct 4. The Justice Courts have original...
Winnsboro Police Department Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021 Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police Arrests Timothy Johnson, age 20, of Hudson, was arrested on September 2, 2021, for possession of less than 20 ounces of marijuana, possession of a dangerous drug, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 157 calls for service during this reporting...
PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE’S “TOWERS OF TOMORROW” EXHIBITION NOW OPEN
MORE THAN 500,000 LEGOS® USED TO CONSTRUCT 20 ICONIC SKYSCRAPERS IN PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE’S TOWERS OF TOMORROW EXHIBITION.The eye-popping exhibition, presented locally by Highland Capital Philanthropies, features LEGO re-creations of architectural wonders including Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building), the Empire State Building and many more; plus kids and adults can create their own towers using...
Wildcats Tennis Coach Talks Last Week’s 11-8 Heartbreaker in Hallsville Ahead of Monday’s Senior Night Date With Marshall
Wildcats team tennis Coach Tony Martinez called Tuesday’s 11-8 loss in Hallsville versus the Bobcats a heartbreaker. He said that in two or three of those 11 loss matches that Wildcats players lead, only to fall short to the Bobcats. Sulphur Springs hoped to come into Hallsville on Tuesday to beat the Bobcats, and if they had done so they would have taken the Bobcats’ spot as the third seed from the district. Instead,...
Meal A Day Menu For Oct. 4-8, 2021
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Oct. 4-8, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day food preparation Monday – Parmesan Chicken, On a Bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks. Tuesday – Oven Omelet, Sliced Ham, Mandarin Oranges and Blue Berry Cake. Wednesday...
Harvey: CHRISTUS Update – The COVID Unit Isn’t The Only Area With High Census
While CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs has seen a reduction in the number of patients in the COVID Unit over the past couple of weeks, the hospital has continued to have a high census count, CMFH-SS CEO Paul Harvey noted earlier this week in an update about the local hospital and CHRISTUS’ Sulphur Springs facilities. COVID Unit Since the surge in COVID cases starting in June, CMFH-SS has consistently had patient...
Lady Cats Volleyball Wins Five Set Match Versus Longview
Things got interesting on Friday, Oct. 1 when the Longview Lady Lobos volleyball team travelled to Sulphur Springs to take on the Lady Cats. Coach Bailey Dorner’s team took set one in dominating fashion, 25-12 as they looked to rebound from Tuesday’s loss in Hallsville. While the Lady Lobos were able to to make the second set more competitive, they fell short to Sulphur Springs 25-17 to allow the Lady Cats to take a...
