Jail Trustee Charged with Tampering With Evidence
October 25, 2016 – When Quentin Latham, 17, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3 over 28 Grams but under 200 grams, he dropped three pills on the floor of the book-in room at the local jail. They had not been found at the time of the traffic stop that led to his arrest. Video in the book-in room captured Blake Adam Friddle, 21, a trustee at Hopkins County Jail, as he was performing the duties of...
2016 Veterans Banquet set for Nov. 7
According to Clayton McGraw, the annual Veteran’s Banquet sponsored by Wal-Mart of Sulphur Springs has been set for Monday November 7, 2016 at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall of League Street Church of Christ. (please enter through back entrance) The event is free for all Veterans and their spouses. There will be a meal and program.
SSHS Marching Band Named Grand Champion at Prariland
It’s hard to miss the very large trophy that now resides in the office of Wildcats Marching Band Director Charles McCauley. It is more than a foot taller than the big trophy the band captured at the very same contest, at Prariland, last year. Performing first in the contest this past Saturday, the Wildcats Marching Band got First Division scores from all judges and also was voted most outstanding band, best percussion group,...
Line Formed as Early Voting Begins Monday
A line had formed by 7:30 a.m. Monday morning as early voting for the November General election began at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom located in the County Tax office/JP building, 128 Jefferson Street. Early voting begins at 8 a.m. each day and the early voting location is open until 5 p.m. Debbie Shirley, Hopkins County Clerk, said that all was going well Monday morning with a steady stream of voters continuing through...
Ranch Rodeo Benefits “In My Closet”
The 7th Annual ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Ranch Rodeo is Saturday, October 29th at 7:00pm at the Civic Center arena. The event is sponsored by Cross Country Cowboy Church with proceeds benefiting the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Cancer Initiative—“In My Closet”. Events include Mugging, Sorting, Wild Cow Milking, Branding, Bucket Racing, and Open Ranch Bronc Riding. There will be a cash scramble for kids 6 and under and a...
Cumby Woman Arrested for Aggravated Assault
Crystal Amber Howse, 34, of Cumby was arrested following a disturbance with a live in boyfriend. Howse pulled a knife during an assault and pointed a weapon toward the boyfriend. Other family members were present. The knife was found on the front porch. Howse is in Hopkins County Jail awaiting a magistrates hearing. She is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
North Hopkins Alumni Homecoming
The annual North Hopkins School Alumni Homecoming was held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the school cafeteria. Approximately 50 former students and guests attended the event. The group played a few games of Bingo, before enjoying a delicious barbecue dinner, catered by Andy and Mary Lou Wright. Following the meal, the Tommy Long, President welcomed everyone and allowed the alumni to introduce themselves. The Classes of 1966, 1976,...
Hospital District Board to Name Operations Manager
Hopkins County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet Monday, October 24, 2016 in the Plaza Conference Room at 6 p.m. The Hospital District Board continues to meet and transact business that affects the 49% ownership in the local hospital. The board will consider capital purchases for an ambulance remount for Medic 6, a radio repeater and antenna link and equipment and furniture for an EMS station. Reports to the board will be...
“Updated with Video” Peavler Named Cover Girl
Maddie Peavler, the daughter of Amber and Ken Sharp, and Tim Peavler, is a Junior at Yantis High School was named Fall Festival Cover Girl Saturday evening on the final day of the event. She is the FFA Vice-President and on the Show Team , a Cheerleader, plays on the tennis team, and competes in UIL Feature Writing. She also works at the Brookshires in Emory. Maddie plans to go to college to become a dentist or dental...
