COVID-19: Hopkins County Genealogical Society Library Closed Until Further Notice
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society library will remain closed until further notice. This closure includes cancellation of Thursday night’s – March 19th, 2020 – monthly meeting with speaker Matt White, as well as next week’s “Lunch & Learn” featuring Boo Maxwell Marshall on Wednesday – March 25th, 2020. The Society will notify everyone when the library resumes normal hours. We value the health of...
Hopkins County Weighing Options On Limiting Group Gatherings
In a phone interview with KSST News, County Judge Robert Newsom says the County is weighing options on limiting group sizes in all public spaces. This could limit activities in gyms, theaters, restaurants, and bars, no decision has been made on group size restrictions so far. Hopkins County is in constant contact with other cities, and state authorities to determine if and when this measure will be neccessary.
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Trying To Steal A Case Of Beer From Walmart
A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested March 16 after allegedly trying to steal beer from Walmart. Sulphur Springs Police responded at 3:46 p.m. at Walmart, where store staff alleged a shoplifter was being detained. Upon arrival, police contacted the suspect, who was inside of the store with asset protection staff, police alleged in arrest reports Asset protection staff at the store allegedly told police that the man had...
Lightning Damage During March 17 Thunderstorm
An isolated lightning strike took place at one of the Wesley House Cottages on the grounds of 1044 Church Street during the evening of Tuesday March 17, 2020. According to Executive Director Shanna Smith, everyone is alright and necessary repairs are being made. A resident of Lee Street in Sulphur Springs snapped some photos of lightning damage next door to him in the 600 block of Lee Street. It occurred during a thunderstorm which...
3 Jailed In Hopkins County On Felony Warrants
Three men were booked into Hopkins County jail March 16 on felony warrants. Stephen Kyle Kaye Stephen Kyle Kaye, 36, of Cleburne was taken into custody by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite at Johnson County jail at 1:34 p.m. March 16. Fite transported Kaye to Hopkins County jail, where he booked for bond forfeiture on a September 2016 possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled...
Commerce Teen Allegedly Had Mushrooms, Other Paraphernalia When Stopped In Hopkins County
March 17, 2020 – Deputies arrested a 19-year-old Commerce woman after finding suspect psychedelic mushrooms in her wallet, and a container with suspected THC wax residue and other drug paraphernalia in her vehicle during a traffic stop, according to arrest reports. Rebekah Jayde Tittle A Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy reported stopping a Ford Expedition around 1:30 p.m. March 16 on State Highway 11 west for speeding,...
Brookshire’s Adjusts Hours, Sets Limits On Some Items
According to a post made after 4 p.m. Tuesday on the store’s Facebook page, beginning today Brookshire’s will be adjust it’s hours again, open only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice. Earlier today the business also noted that limits have also been set for certain products to give all shoppers a chance to purchase in-demand items. Posted after 1 p.m. March 17, 2020
Guidelines For Visitors To CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs is currently allowing visitors, but the must comply with the following visitor policy: 1. Visitors must be 18 years or older. 2. Visitation hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 3. An essential caregiver may be allowed to remain overnight with approval from the Charge Nurse. 4. Visitors must complete the...
SBISD Conducting Surveys To Better Assist Students; Other Schools Also Working To Meet Children’s Needs
School may be out for students this week, but administrators and staff at local school districts have been working diligently since last week to keep abreast of the situation and be able to offer services to assist students’ families while classes are suspended due to the COVID-19 concerns. Sulphur Bluff and Miler Grove ISD administrators are asking families to complete surveys to assess their needs. Several schools, such as...
Postponed: HCSO Luncheon To Learn About New Reintegration Grant Program
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a luncheon on March 19, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center “to talk about the new grant program made with the Workforce Solutions to assist with salaries when hiring former inmates.” “We hope our community businesses will consider this as a new opportunity that will not only benefit them and their company but their new employee and the...
