CMFH-SS Hosts May 1 Blood Drive In Response To Worst Blood Shortage In Decades
Apr29

CMFH-SS Hosts May 1 Blood Drive In Response To Worst Blood Shortage In Decades

Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 29, 2021 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission:To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS® Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro/Sulphur Springs The current blood shortage is the worst in decades – We need your help! Carter BloodCare is hosting a blood drive in the CBC bus at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital –...

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2 Men Sentenced In District Court Tuesday
Apr29

2 Men Sentenced In District Court Tuesday

Two men were sentenced this week in district court Tuesday, each after previously making open pleas, according to court reports. Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon Hearing Brandon Clayton Soles (HCSO jail photo) Brandon Clayton Soles appeared before Judge Eddie Northcutt in the 8th Judicial District Court Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021, for a sentencing hearing on the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge for which he...

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4 Men Jailed in Hopkins County On Felony Charges
Apr29

4 Men Jailed in Hopkins County On Felony Charges

Four men were jailed in Hopkins County on felony charges in the last 2 days, on on a controlled substance charges, one on a felony driving while intoxicated charge and two on marijuana charges, according to arrest reports. James Raymond Adams (HCSO jail photo) James Raymond Adams turned himself in just before 2 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office lobby. Deputy Nick Marney escorted the...

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SSPD Scam Alert: Beware Of Callers Threatening Warrants Or Jail If Money, Preloaded Gift Or Debit Cards Are Not Shipped
Apr29

SSPD Scam Alert: Beware Of Callers Threatening Warrants Or Jail If Money, Preloaded Gift Or Debit Cards Are Not Shipped

Police Recover $26,400 Of More Than $60,000 Taken As A Result of Phone Scams Sulphur Springs Police Department investigators warn residents to beware of callers threatening warrants or jail time if money or gift cards aren’t mailed or shipped immediately. Also, don’t send money if notified of a supposed prize award, such as a vehicle or large amount of money. Police emphasize these are scams, designed primarily to take...

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Meet New Director of Hopkins County Community Chest
Apr29

Meet New Director of Hopkins County Community Chest

During April 2021, Heather White stepped into the capable shoes of outgoing Director Judy Moore who had successfully led Hopkins County Community Chest for eight years. White is not a new face to Hopkins County, nor to the work that Community Chest does for local residents. Heather is originally from Saltillo and a 2002 graduate of Como-Pickton CISD, then following a 15-year career in Lowe’s management, she made a career change....

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Miller Grove HS Has 3 UIL Academic Competitors Moving on to State
Apr29

Miller Grove HS Has 3 UIL Academic Competitors Moving on to State

Miller Grove High School Academic UIL competitors showed up at the Regional contest with winning in mind. Of the ten who advanced to Regionals from the District level, the academic team walked away with a total of five medals, three students who are moving on to the state level, and the Speech Team won overall second place. Bailee Shipp placed fifth in poetry. Addison Stanton fared just a bit better in the prose competition, getting...

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American Legion, VFW Hosting May 1 Blood Drive
Apr29

American Legion, VFW Hosting May 1 Blood Drive

American Legion Post 66 and VFW Post 8560 will host a blood drive in the Carter BloodCare bus in Brookshire’s parking lot May 1, 2021 American Legion Post 66 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8560 are hosting the Carter BloodCare bus Saturday in Brookshire’s parking lot, 809 Gilmer St. in Sulphur Springs. The May 1 blood drive will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to Carter BloodCare, more than 3,500 blood...

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Cumby City-Wide Clean Up Scheduled This Weekend
Apr28

Cumby City-Wide Clean Up Scheduled This Weekend

The three-day Cumby City-Wide Clean Up is scheduled for Friday, April 30, -Sunday, May 2, 2021 A dumpster will be provided behind the water tower on Depot Street to allow City of Cumby residents to dispose of larger household items to help clean up their personal property in town. I While most things that can fit into a dumpster are allowed, the City of Cumby officials remind residents that there are a few restrictions. The following...

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CHRISTUS Facilities Offer COVID Vaccines, Pain Management, Digestive Health Services
Apr28

CHRISTUS Facilities Offer COVID Vaccines, Pain Management, Digestive Health Services

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News, April 28, 2021 By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs, Texas – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. The current blood shortage is the worst in decades – We need your help! Carter BloodCare is...

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Local Authorities Initiated What Turned Into A Multicounty Vehicle Pursuit
Apr28

Local Authorities Initiated What Turned Into A Multicounty Vehicle Pursuit

Local authorities reportedly initiated what turned into a multicounty vehicle pursuit that concluded in New Boston early April 28, according to law enforcement reports. The incident reportedly started with a complaint of a disturbance at a West Shannon Road travel center called in to Sulphur Springs Police early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021. Sulphur Springs Police responded. The vehicle had reportedly left the area headed...

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