Wild Turkey Federation Hunting Heritage Banquet March 25th, 2017
The Hopkins County Longbeards of the National Wild Turkey Federation are having their Hunting Heritage Banquet Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs VFW Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. There will be raffles, silent auctions, and live auctions for hunting equipment, art, and guns. Dinner will be catered by Bodacious.
Former Radio Manager/Talent Arrested Monday
Craig “Moose” Morgan was booked into Hopkins County Jail Monday afternoon, March 20, 2017 following a two week investigation that will be ongoing, according to local law enforcement. Morgan, former President and lead talent for The Way Radio Group and former Chief of the North Hopkins Fire Department, had been removed from management of the group by his partners and as chief by the Volunteer Fire Department. Morgan was best known as...
Former Resident Injured in Dirt Bike Accident
Hunter Culpepper 21,of China Springs, TX, formerly of Sulphur Springs, was critically injured in a dirt bike collision Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017 when a deer ran out in front of him. He was careflighted to Baylor Scott and White- Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco with extensive head injuries. Hunter remains in intensive care. Hunter is the son of Jason Culpepper, of Sulphur Springs and Amy Lowery of China Springs, TX. He is the...
Man Wanted By ATF Found in Hopkins County
An Indiana man is in Hopkins County Jail following his arrest in the 1400 block of Industrial. Robert Leonard Ofcky, Jr, 57, was arrested after local law enforcement spotted a 2000 Gold colored Ford Ranger at the location. The license plate was covered with the state name not showing. Ofcky was wanted on three warrants including two issued by the ATF in Washington DC. He was wanted for Unlawful Making and Possessing an Explosive...
Deputies Sought Felon; Three Arrested for Organized Crime
March 20, 2017 – Three individuals were arrested in the 200 block of Houston Street Sunday morning at 8:39 a.m. when Hopkins County Deputies were searching for a wanted felon. When they arrived at the scene, deputies heard a possible verbal disturbance in the residence. They also found in plain view in the living area a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine and more controlled substance on a mirror in plain view...
Harrison Announces Intent to File for County Court at Law Seat
SULPHUR SPRINGS – March 17, 2017 – Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the office of Hopkins County Court at Law Judge, currently held by Republican Amy Smith. Judge Smith, who also served as an Assistant District Attorney, recently announced that she will retire when her term expires in December 2018. Harrison, a life-long resident of Hopkins County, graduated from...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report March 8-14, 2017
March 8th No major incidents to report. March 9th At 6:55 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1804 and CR 2786 in Mineola. Deputies were dispatched to CR 4490 in Winnsboro at 7:14 a.m. on a burglary call. The complainant reported that an unknown person had gone through her daughter’s duffle bag during the night and stolen money out of it. When she woke up on the morning of the 9th, she found her daughter’s wallet on the floor with...
Smith Will Not Seek Reelection to County Court at Law
County Court at Law Judge Amy McCorkle Smith has announced her intention to not seek reelection in 2018. She has served as County Court at Law Judge in Hopkins County for the past 21 years. In her announcement, she stated: “I am announcing my intention not to seek reelection as Hopkins county court at law judge next term, which begins January 1, 2019. I have been privileged to serve as County Court At Law Judge for the past 21...
