Police, Deputies Interrupt Theft In Progress At Local Business
Police officers and deputies interrupted a theft in progress early Wednesday morning at a local business. They arrested a man who tried to run from the authorities, but was quickly apprehended. Moses Jerome McLaurin, March 2021. Photo Credit The Neshoba Democrat On July 7, 2021 at approximately 2 a.m., Sulphur Springs Police Department and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to Nor-Tex for a theft in progress. Upon arrival,...
Chamber Connection – July 7
By Butch Burney Time is getting short to sign up for the 3rd Annual Chamber Showcase. The Showcase is set for Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. Tables are available for $60 each and vendors are asked to bring a $25 gift or gift card to be given away at random drawings. This is a fantastic networking event and a way for you, as a business owner or representative, to get your name and services out to the public....
KRVA Summer Fun Giveaway – Part 3
The coolest way to beat the summer heat is to visit the Ladonia Rodeo! KRVA is giving away tickets to the Ladonia Rodeo happening this Friday July 9th and Saturday July 10th!To be eligible to win, you need to do 3 things: 1. Like the KRVA Facebook homepage 2. Like the Ladonia Rodeo Post 3. Comment “Friday” or “Saturday” to let us know what night you’d prefer That’s it! You’ll automatically be...
Summertime is Cooper Lake State Park Fun Time!
Cooper Lake’s White Sand Beach area Press Release: Summertime is Cooper Lake State Park Time! Midsummer fun can be found at Cooper Lake State Park! Sun, sand, the water, educational programs and so much more awaits you at the park. Speaking ofsand, the park has added white sand to both our swimming beaches. This soft whitesand will take you away to a more tropical setting. Perfect for building sandcastles orplanting your beach...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News July 6, 2021
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 6, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Community Toiletry Drive In partnership with CAN Help, and to support schools within Hopkins County, we invite you to drop off NEW toiletry items any of...
Promotions Announced For Some Como-Pickton CISD Employees
Como-Pickton CISD Superintendent Greg Bower announced promotions for a few district employees. The promotions come following a few resignations which, the superintendent said, allows the district to reward hard working district staff members for their efforts. Como-Pickton CISD War Eagle Dr. Bower said Amy Friddle will be promoted from student services coordinator to officially become an assistant elementary principal and district...
Atlanta, Texas Woman Arrested In Rockwall County On Hopkins County Warrant
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was notified a 41-year-old Atlanta, Texas woman had been arrested in Rockwall County on a Hopkins County warrant. Veronica Bryant (HCSO jail photo) Veronica Bryant was transported from Rockwall to Hopkins County jail, where Deputy Joe Hooten escorted her into the county jail. She was booked at 1:50 a.m. July 6, 2021, on a bond forfeiture order for a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4...
2 Como-Pickton FCCLA Members Earn Silver Medals, 1 Serves As Volunteer At National Meet
Last week, three members of the Como-Pickton High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter participated in the 2021 National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Como-Pickton FCCLA members Chelsey Osborne, Logan Langley and Presley Cummins at the 2021 National FCCLA Convention. Chelsey Osborne and Logan Langley competed at the national conference and came home with silver medals. They completed a...
How Best to Handle Invasive Insects, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Many insects can be managed without using pesticides, but this cultural control requires extra time and effort. It may also result in slight damage to your plants. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, some of the cultural methods you can use to prevent or control insect damage are: Keep weeds and grass...
3 Controlled Substance Arrests Reported Over the Weekend
Three men were arrested over the weekend on felony controlled substance charges, according to arrest reports. SH 11 East Traffic Stop John Coleman (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson reported stopping a Honda Accord at 11:09 p.m. July 3, 2021, for an obscured temporary license tag. The driver said the passenger, 53-year-old John Coleman of Celeste, is the owner of the car and intoxicated, so...
