Serial Number Partially Removed and Two Handguns Lands Felon in Jail
Anthony Deshon Mackintrush, 17, of Little Rock, Arkansas is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon and Tamper with Identification Numbers Personal Property. He was the driver of a vehicle stopped by DPS Thursday afternoon at 2:55 at the 130-mile marker on I-30. According to the Trooper’s report he showed signs of nervousness and criminal activity. Mackintrush denied consent to search his vehicle....
Bond Increased to $1-Million After O’Dell Continues Stalking
Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Hopkins County Deputies in the arrest of Jimmy De O’Dell who returned to Hopkins County Jail Thursday after his bond was determined insufficient. O’Dell’s bond was increased to $1-million when he continued to stalk and make threats against his victim. O’Dell was located in the 10000 Block for FM 115 in Franklin county at 4:30 p.m. This is the second time the bond has been increased. He was...
Emerald City’s return to Celebration City on Aug 25 is Pre-Fall Festival Event
Tracy Dennis, President of the Fall Festival Board of Directors announces that the touring band “Emerald City” will make a return appearance to the Hopkins County Civic Center on Friday August 25 as a pre-Fall Festival community event. According to Tracy, last year’s Emerald City outdoor concert almost became a weather casualty, but at the last minute, they were moved inside the Civic Center banquet hall to perform...
Now Is The Time To Join 4-H
by Johanna Hicks Interested in Joining 4-H? Now is the Time! 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States. In Texas, more than 550,000 youth are involved in 4-H experiences each year and we are pleased to announce that enrollment for the 2017/2018 year is now open. 4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills them “learn by doing.” It reaches people in their own...
The Modern U.S. Beef Market
by Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. The U.S. beef market is and has been for a long time, dependent of international trade. Even when we locally can see the direct impact in our economy by buying and selling cattle, the quantity produced by Texas alone cannot be supported by local consumption only. It is however, important to remember that quality and quantity does get produced locally and the tradition of beef and dairy production is part...
Chamber Connection August 17, 2017
Time is running out to enter the 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2015, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Freezer Purchased for County Jail Saves Taxpayer Dollars
The freezer purchased at a cost near $40,000 for use by Hopkins County Jail will save the county thousands of dollars and according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum, will prove storage for meat and vegetables produced by local inmates for meals at the jail. Tatum said currently some 900 chickens have been stored courtesy of a local business and those will be moved to the freezer. He also said that about $70,000 of meat has been processed since...
Garland Bomb Squad Called When Suspicious Items Found Near Saltillo
The Garland Bomb Squad was called to the Saltillo area to assist Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies and Investigators when four items that looked like homemade explosive devices were found in a storage building seldom used by the family that was inventorying the contents and cleaning the building. The family notified the Hopkins County Sheriff’s office when the items were found. Sheriff Lewis Tatum said two of his deputies, who are...
