North Hopkins Baseball Team Loses Heart Breaker, 3-2 to Cumby at Home
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team never could over take the Cumby Trojans losing a 3-2 game at home Tuesday (April 27). Cumby scored single runs in the second and third innings to go up, 2-0. The Panthers cut the lead to 2-1 in the 4th. Cumby went up 3-1 in the 5th and North Hopkins then made it a one run game again at 3-2 in the 5th. That’s the way it ended up. Both teams had 5 hits and made 2 errors. Karson Jenkins took...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stalking His Ex-Girlfriend
A 41-year-old Sulphur Springs man arrested Monday for public intoxication is now also accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend by following her from work to her residence, according to arrest reports. Christopher James “J.C.” Timmons Sulphur Springs Police officers first became involved around 2:10 p.m. April 26, 2021, when a multiple vehicle crash was reported on private property. Upon arrival, they observed damage to a...
‘Plant Swap’ Sat. May 1@ 9AM by Master Gardeners, 744 Gilmer St.
The Hopkins County Master Gardeners would like to invite you to participate at the 2021 Plant Swap this coming Saturday May 1, 2021 starting at 9:00 AM at the parking lot of the Bright Star Veterinary Clinic located at 744 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. All types of plant varieties will be offered for swapping or donation. While there, you can meet other local gardeners, find out about the Extension Service’ Master Gardener...
Have Questions About COVID Vaccine? Listen to KSST Good Morning Show Thursday April 29 as CHRISTUS CEO Harvey Talks on Vaccines and Shot Clinic
During the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay at 8:15am on Thursday April 29, 2021, interesting COVID vaccine information will be covered by CHRISTUS Mother Francis/Sulphur Springs President and CEO Paul Harvey. During the interview, Harvey and Chief Nursing Office Anitha Sanderson will cover frequently asked questions about the COVID vaccines, and will share information about the allotment of vaccines now available through the...
Chamber Connection – April 28, 2021
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Greetings from the Redneck Riviera! We are on our way back from Gulf Shores, Alabama, following the wedding of our youngest daughter and we are excited about getting back to town. We found that, like Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, people and businesses in the Deep South are thankful to be reopening and getting back to business and fun. Speaking of business and...
Meet Craig Toney, SSISD Bi-Lingual/ESL/Two-Way Dual Language Program Coordinator
Craig Toney During the KSST Good Morning Show on April 27, 2021, Craig Toney dropped in to share information about programs in place for K-3rd graders in the Sulphur Springs school district who need or want dual-language training in English and Spanish. The amazing Dual-Language program may be new to some in the community. According to Toney, learning about the Dual-Language Program is especially important for parents of young...
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available At Cody Drug, April 28 Clinic At Hospital
109th COVID-19 Hopkins County Fatality Reported While the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Hopkins County continues to dwindle as more COVID-19 vaccines become available, the virus has not been eradicated in Hopkins County. Not only are people still contracting the virus, one additional Hopkins County resident’s death has been confirmed to be the result of COVID-19 — the 109th COVID-19 fatality reported for Hopkins...
Weed War, by Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
By Ronnie Wilson, Hopkins County Master Gardener Now that spring is here and both the desirable and undesirable plants are growing again, it is time to begin the never-ending battle with weeds. It is a shame that the frigid February temperatures only seemed to harm our “good” plants, and left the “bad” ones undamaged. In order to begin combat with these weeds, it is first necessary to identify what type of weed is invading your...
2 Transferred To Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants
Two people were transferred to Hopkins County jail Monday on felony warrants, according to arrest reports. Lisa Raye Abraham (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Collin County Sheriff’s Office, where Lisa Faye Abraham was held on a Hopkins County warrant. Weatherford took Abraham into custody at 1:50 p.m. April 26, 2021, and transported her to Hopkins County jail, where...
Resisting Arrest Added To Charges Wanted Man Is Accused Of Committing
Resisting arrest was added to the list of charges to the list of charges a wanted Sulphur Springs man is accused of committing, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender and Deputy Richard Brantley responded shortly before noon Monday, April 26, 2021 on Locust Street in Sulphur Springs. They attempting to locate Lucas Wayne Williams, a man wanted on two charges. As the deputies...
