3 School Districts Notified Of At Least 1 Employee Or Student COVID-19 Case
As the number of staff and students reporting to school has increased this month, so have the number of COVID-19 cases across the county and state. From Aug. 1-14 Hopkins County had 60 new positive COVID-19 cases, increasing the overall 5-month total to 212 cases among Hopkins County residents. Many wonder if the return to schools will impact the spread of the virus. In Hopkins County, at least 3 local school districts have received...
Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs News
SUMMER CLASS Pipe welding student Jordan Holland, left, works on a project at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop during his summer workforce program class. PJC-Sulphur Springs welding instructor John Plemons is observing his work . To inquire about the welding program and other workforce education programs offered at PJC, call 903-885-1232. Welding program at the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Jordan
SSISD Offers Free Grab & Go Meals Aug. 17-28 For Students
SSISD Makes Announcements Regarding Bus Hub; Education Rights, Responsibilities During COVID-19; YMCA After School Program Sulphur Springs Independent School District administrators this week have made announcements regarding a free meals for students new bus hub policy, educational rights and responsibility during COVID-19 and the YMCA After School program. Bus Hub Policy In an effort to provide the safest environment for bus riders,...
Sulphur Springs Man Back In Jail For Second Time In 2 Weeks, 4th Time This Year
A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man is back in jail for the second time in 2 weeks and fourth time this year. Jeremy Lindre Williams (HCSO jail photo) Jeremy Lindre Williams was scheduled to appear at 9 a.m Thursday, Aug. 13, in the 8th Judicial District Court for a pretrial hearing on an April 11, 2020 voyeurism– child victim under 14 years of age charge. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Richard Brantley took him Williams...
Wood County Sheriff Report For Aug. 5-11, 2020
Wood County Sheriff’s Office provided the following activity report for Aug. 5-11, 2020: Abandoned Vehicle: 1 Traffic Hazard: 1Alarm: 9 Traffic Stop With Arrest: 1Animal Complaint: 2 Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: 2Arrest/Warrant Service: 3 Welfare Check: 6Arson: 1Assault: 3Burglary: 2Criminal Mischief: 2Criminal Trespass: 1Disturbances/Disputes: 8Fire – Structure: 1Fraud: 1Funeral Escort: 1Harassment: 1Inquest: 1Livestock At Large:...
SSISD Trustees Approve 2020-21 General Fund, Debt, Food Service Budgets
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees approved balanced SSISD 2020-21 general fund, debt and food service budgets during the regular board meeting held earlier this week. The tax rate will be presented for board approval during a special called board meeting and public hearing later this month. General Fund The 2019-20 and 2020-21 budgets are very similar. However, SSISD anticipates receiving $1.2 million less...
Aug. 13 Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 7 New Cases, 14 Active Cases
Hopkins County officials Thursday, Aug. 13, reported new cases in Hopkins County. While there were no new cases reported on Wednesday, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom reported 7 new cases and 14 recoveries on Thursday. That’s 10 days so far this month in which new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Hopkins County. July was a record month for Hopkins County with 89 Hopkins County residents receiving a positive COVID-19 test...
Rural Sulphur Springs Man Back In Hopkins County Jail For 2nd Time This Summer
A rural Sulphur Springs man is back in Hopkins County jail for the second time this summer on felony charges, this time on two felony assault charges. A 35-year-old Canton man was also jailed on a warrant for violating probation on an assault of a family or household member that impeded breathing. Jailed For Second Time This Summer James Andrew Gregory (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were made aware of...
Brashear Couple Arrested On Criminal Negligence Warrant
A Brashear couple was arrested on a criminal negligence warrant, according to sheriff’s reports. Morgyn Martin Paul Morey (HCSO jail photo) Hopkin County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Wilkerson and Investigators Wade Sheets and Michael Russell went to the pair’s rural residence around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in an attempt to contact the pair. Both 20-year-old Gabrielle Marie Morey and 21-year-old Morgyn...
Hospital District Budget Workshop Scheduled; Officials To Seek Financing For New EMS Station
At an Aug. 12 meeting, Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors Wednesday heard a 2-month financial report, took another step toward construction of a new EMS station and consulted with an attorney during an executive session. Hopkins county Hospital District Board of Directors Aug. 12, 2020 meeting EMS Station The hospital board at the Aug. 12 meeting gave HCHD Board President Kerry Law and HCHD CEO Folwell the OK to...
