Weather Related Schedule Changes
This list will be updated Thursday – Saturday. Check back from time to time throughout the weekend. Location/Date Changes and Cancelations Due to Rain: Wildcat football has been moved to Emory Rains Wildcat Stadium Friday night. Kick off remains at 7:30 p.m. In case of rain, the Class of 1975 reunion Friday night will be moved to the Danny Goggans’ Hanger at the Airport. Saf-T candle light vigil set for 6 p.m. Friday night on...
Jail Opening Delayed
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom is expected to get the bad news officially next week. Indications are the new Hopkins County Jail won’t be finished by November 13 afterall. It won’t be ready for inspection that day and a planned Open House and later transfer of prisoners won’t be happening November 14. Sedalco Construction Company is expected to tell the Judge and County Commissioners that the project will take an...
Fire Damages Home in Dike
Fire did some damage to a one story brick house on County Road 3506 in Dike Wednesday afternoon. The blaze was reported a few minutes before 2 p.m. First fire units reported flames showing as they arrived. Firefighters put the fire out. All those inside the house were able to get out safely. Firefighters stayed on the scene for over four hours.
Flash Flood Watch Begins Late Thursday Night
A flash flood watch has been issued for Hopkins County effective late Thursday night, October 22, through 1 a.m. Sunday, October 25. An upper level storm system to the west will move across the southern Rockies while low level moisture deepens across the area. Rain may be continuous with rates exceeding two (2) inches an hour in some locations. Over time, totals of two to five inches, with some locations exceeding seven inches may...
Thursday Activities at Hopkins County Fall Festival
Thursday’s Hopkins County Fall Festival will host a number of events and begin preparation for the final and busiest weekend of the event. Exhibitors will set up commercial booths in the regional civic center from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Events on the grounds will begin at 10:30 am. At 10:30 a.m., Lone Star Action Sports –BMX—will be in the Civic Center Driveway doing exhibitions for Sulphur Springs Elementary Schools. The students will...
Rain or Shine, Stew is On
Rain is expected but that will not wash out the contest. The ground will soak up much of the rain quickly due to dry conditions according to event planners. Also, the sandy soil and sidewalks at Buford Park will benefit those cooking and attending the event. Lightning is the only thing that would stop Saturday’s Hopkins County Stew Contest. A few stew cooks may not participate by choice should the weather be disagreeable....
Food, Music, Bingo, and Prizes at Senior Citizen Night at Fall Festival
Hopkins County Fall Festival 2015 Senior Night at the Regional Civic Center was sponsored by the Hopkins County Marketers Association. The Marketers Association supplied prizes for Bingo at 4:00 PM. At 5:00 a dinner of Salads was served. The salad meal was prepared by Karon Weatherman, Joni Hughes and Pamela Johnson. Monty Tipps and Main Street started performing at 6:00 PM. During the performance The Hopkins CountyMarketers...
United Way at 40% of Goal
Hopkins County United Way is near $64,000 or 40% of their 160,000 campaign goal. Price Orwosky, Campaign Chair, said small gifts from small businesses and individuals were the primary source for the third week report. He expects next week to include a number of larger donations. Eighteen agencies will receive funds from United Way. 100% Club for October 20, 2015; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted goal EDC Office;...
Stew Contest Saturday Features 161 Pots of Hopkins County Stew
The annual World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is coming up Saturday in Buford Park. The context will feature 161 pots of stew. Chamber of Commerce Executive Meredith Caddell is hoping for the best weather-wise. Ms. Caddell said excitement is building as stew-cooks are preparing for the event. Friday night, activity will begin on the stew grounds in Buford Park. T-shirts will be for sale both Friday night and Saturday. Stew...
Citizen Assists Sheriff’s Office in Recovery of Stolen Campers and Trucks
A stolen camper reaped a bumper crop for Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum. The camper stolen on the east side of the county popped up not far from home. Following a search warrant, a bumper-pull camper and a pop-up camper were recovered, along with three stolen pickups—a F-150, a F-350, and a F-450. During the search for the stolen camper, Tatum said a local resident called the Sheriff’s office to report the...
