General Election Early Voting Begins Monday
There will be lots of changes for voters in Hopkins County, according to County Clerk Debbie Shirley. Beginning with the November 3 State Proposition Election, voters can cast ballots at any of the county’s 14 voter centers, six in the county and eight in Sulphur Springs. Early voting begins Monday at a new location, the board room in the SSISD Admin Building. There will be no more paper ballots. All voting will be done...
Salt, Nutrition, Festival Arts
Salty Situations – Moving Beyond the Salt Shaker! We hear many different messages about reducing the amount of sodium, salt, and sodium containing ingredients in the foods we eat. Do you ever find yourself asking whether you should focus on reducing sodium or salt? Sodium is found more often in processed foods, such as casseroles, pizza, and cold cuts, than the salt shaker. One message is clear, Americans tend to consume...
Constable Colyer Will Seek Re-election
Hopkins County Republican Chairman Donnie Wisenbaker stated Norman Colyer is happy to announce he will be seeking another term as Hopkins County Constable Precinct # 1. Norman has been Constable of Precinct # 1 for 5 years, and looks forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Hopkins County.
Chief Investigator Tatum Warns County Residents Regarding Unique Phone Scam
There seems to be an abundance of scam phone calls taking place in Hopkins County as we approach the holidays. A new twist to the scam is that the callers are seeking legitimacy by saying they are affiliated with county government. Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum said County Judge Robert Newsom has been receiving complaints from county citizens regarding phone calls in which the caller identifies themself as...
Bandit Needs a Home
This week’s very adoptable dog of the week from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is Bandit. Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Volunteer Deborah Balkcom brought Bandit by KSST on Wednesday. Bandit is a senior citizen at the shelter. Bandit is 10-years old and a lab-mix who has been at the shelter almost all his life. According to Balkcom, Bandit is friendly and playful. She said he is healthy and has several years left in him. To adopt...
County Finds Financial Help for Capital Murder Case to Be Heard in 2016
Several years ago, fearful that a capital murder case featuring the death penalty could bankrupt the county, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court invested in a program that would help defray costs. Now with a capital case with the death penalty being considered expected sometime in the next year, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court is seeking financial help through the program. County Judge Robert Newsom says it is an interlocal...
Barry Washington Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
Barry Washington announces his candidacy, Hopkins County Republican Primary for Hopkins County Sheriff. Barry will face two already announced. Barry’s twin brother Harry and County Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum have also announced their intent to seek the Republican nod. Barry Washington is a Sulphur Springs native, son of Troas and Virginia Washington, with two brothers, Harry and Donald, and a sister Jeanise Johnson. Barry...
Local Man Found Guilty of Retaliation Against a Public Servant
Tuesday afternoon an 8th Judicial District Court jury found John Todd Folmar guilty of Retaliation against a Public Servant. Folmar was on trial for threatening to kill Hopkins County Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum. Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison presented a voicemail of the threat in which the defendant had identified himself by name during the trial. The trial began Monday morning and went to jury at 2:30...
Hopkin County United Way at 36% of Goal
The Hopkins County United Way had another solid report meeting Tuesday morning. The drive is well ahead of last year’s pace as they strive for a goal of $160,000. Drive Chair Price Orwosky said the second report meeting puts the drive at 36% of goal with $58,108 collected. UPS contributed 12,000 to the campaign this year. 100% Club for October 13, 2015; companies/individuals meeting or exceeding the posted...
Prickette Named Event Coordinator for Hospital Foundation
On behalf of the Health Care Foundation board members, Bob Weaver, Foundation Board Chairman is excited to announce the addition of Gena Prickette as event coordinator to the Foundation staff. “We are thrilled that the Foundation has had so much growth over the past ten years that another person is needed to help with planning the details and coordinating the Lights of Life campaign and gala as well as other additional events hosted...
