Wood County Sheriff’s Report Oct. 7-13, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Oct. 7-13, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 5Alarm: 10Animal Complaint: 13Arrest/Warrant: 6Assault: 3Burglary: 7Criminal Mischief: 1Criminal Trespass: 6Disturbances/Disputes: 15Fire-Vehicle: 1Found Property: 3Fraud: 2Harassment: 3Inquest: 2Livestock at Large: 12Lost Property: 1Missing Person: 2Motorist Assist: 2Noise Complaint: 4Reckless Driver: 3Shots Fired: 1Suspicious...
SSISD: Decision Yet To Be Made Regarding The Oct. 23 Home Varsity Football Game Against Ennis
Sulphur Springs ISD officials made an announcement Thursday morning concerning two Wildcats varsity football games. SSISD, via Blackboard and on social media, announced that a determination has yet to be made concerning whether to play the Friday, Oct. 23 home varsity football game against Ennis at Gerald Prim Stadium. SSISD officials also confirmed that Friday’s district varsity football game at Crandall has been postponed....
History Brought to Life at ‘The Cemetery Walk’ Nov. 1
Ronny Glossup as George Bryant Boomer Researchers of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society love bringing history to life, literally! Their annual Cemetery Walk event is planned for Sunday November 1, 2020 in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. It’s vastly interesting, as well as thoughtfully-planned for 2-4pm when many people can enjoy taking a stroll through one of the most history-rich locations in town! Cost to attend is $10...
Hopkins County Resident Reportedly Among 24 Indicted On Federal Charges Related To Aryan Circle
A man reported to be a Hopkins County resident is among 24 defendants named in 6 federal indictments alleging charges of federal racketeering, firearms and drug charges across multiple states. The indictments are part of Operation Noble Virtue, a larger investigation into the Aryan Circle which has targeted AC leadership and has resulted in 17 federal convictions in 6 jurisdictions to date, according to a new release from the...
On Hopkins County Ballots: School, City, District, County, State, National Elections
At least 15 state, national and federal races are on Nov. 3 Hopkins County ballots. Overall, there are 38 different ballots, including elections for 7 county and 3 district positions with only one candidate; and 3 school board and 2 city elections which have drawn multiple candidates. Local elections include those for Sulphur Springs City Council, Cumby City Council, Miller Grove ISD Board of Trustees and North Hopkins ISD Board of...
Candidate Profiles: Yantis ISD Board of Trustees, Early Voting information
Yantis Independent School District has four candidates running for two full-term 3-year at-large seats on the school board in the Nov. 3 election. The Yantis ISD Board of Trustees Election was originally scheduled in May, but due to COVID-19 had to be postponed until November. Early Voting Early voting by personal appearance for Nov. 3 elections began Oct. 13, and will continue through Oct. 30, with Election Day following on Nov. 3....
Attention Veterans: Local Post Wants YOU !
Attention Veterans of Hopkins County. Are you looking for more like minded people? If your answer is yes then now is the time to join your local American Legion Post. Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month. Fellowship begins at 6:30 pm and Business Meeting to be held at 7 pm. The meeting is held at VFW Patriots Hall. All eras of service are now accepted. We look forward to meeting you!
United Way Campaign At 21 Percent Of Goal On Oct. 13
The Hopkins County United Way campaign had reached 21 percent of the goal on Oct. 13. At the conclusion of the second campaign workers report meeting, 2020-21 HCUW Campaign Chair Mike Horne reported another $11425.57 had been collected over the last week, increasing the overall pledge to $31,831.57. “We are well on the way,” Horne said of the campaign’s efforts to collect $150,000 to benefit 19 local agencies....
Early Voting Off To Brisk Start In Hopkins County
Paper Ballots, Separate Booth Designated For Voting In Yantis ISD Trustees Election In Hopkins County Early voting got off to a brisk start in Hopkins County Tuesday with 1,020 ballots cast at The ROC, the early voting center, by the end of the day. As was the case in many places Tuesday, there were times when voters had to wait in line to cast ballots, according to the County Clerk’s Office. COVID-19 precautions are strongly...
Local Health Authority Sounds Alarm
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Local Health Authority has been working diligently to help combat the virus. With the current spike in cases Hopkins County is currently experiencing, Brynn Smith who serves as the Local Health Authority Nurse for Hopkins and Delta Counties has become very concerned. She shared her concerns with KSST News, drawing a direct correlation between the public’s lax participation of social distancing...
