Hopkins County Sheriff’s Patrol Sgt. Michael Russell Promoted To Investigator
November 7, 2019 – Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum announced the recent promotion of Michael Russell from patrol sergeant to sergeant investigator, a position previously held by Charles Humphries. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Russell Russell has been employed with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office for 7 1/2 years. He worked his way up from jailer to patrol sergeant, and now to sergeant investigator. The...
6 Arrested On Hopkins County Warrants
At least six people were jailed between Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 on Hopkins County warrants, including three men and two women booked on felony charges and one man on a misdemeanor charge, according to arrest and jail reports. Joshua Terry Ford Joshua Terry Ford, 26, of Cumby was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a felony warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for abandoning or endangering a child-criminal negligence and a...
Family of Marie Chester Invites Friends, Family to Celebrate Her 95th Birthday on Sunday Nov. 10, 2 – 4 pm
Marie Chester Marie Cranford Chester, who has raised a family of Hopkins County cooks, will celebrate her 95th birthday on Sunday November 10, 2019, come-and-go between 2 and 4 pm inside the Fellowship Hall of Sulphur Bluff United Methodist Church. No gifts, please! Marie was born at Paducah, Texas in 1924 but got to Hopkins County “as quick as she could”, when her family settled in the South Liberty Community where she...
United Way Final Report Meeting Shares Great News with a $184,750.13 Total!
The final report meeting for the 2019 Hopkins County United Way Campaign was held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Executive Secretary Susan Berning stated “On behalf of Campaign Chairs Beverley and Bill Owens, I am very pleased to report our Campaign total is $184,750.13! As always, the total is official only after money is counted and pledges recorded.” The 2019 goal was $165,000 and that goal was surpassed again this...
Author Visit at SS Public Library on November 12
Sulphur Springs Public Library will present author Rebecca Dwight Bruff on Tuesday November 12 at 10:30 am. Her book, Trouble the Water is available at The Sweet Grind and for checkout at the library. This book was inspired by the larger-than-life true story of Robert Smalls, the first African American hero of the Civil War. According to Librarian Hope Cain, Rebecca will inspire us with Robert Small’s story and will be available for...
Chamber Connection For Nov. 7, 2019
By Lezley Brown, CEO/president, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Lezley Brown I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do...
Scrap Tire Agreement, Park Drilling Ordinance Among Matters Address By Sulphur Springs City Council
An ordinance amendment which will increase the city’s chances of obtaining a grant was given approved, on first reading, by Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night. Sulphur Springs City Hall, 201 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas Also approve by the council Tuesday night were resolutions adopting a fund balance policy, in support of a local apartment group’s application for funding assistance for renovations and...
Sign Up for Party Primary Election Begins Nov. 9
The first day to sign up is Nov. 9. The Republican Party of Hopkins County will be conducting a sign up at the Hopkins County Courthouse in the court room on the second floor at 9 a.m. Saturday, according to Hopkins County Republican Party Chairman Donnie W. Wisenbaker. Anyone who wishes to run for a local public office in the Republican Primary, should bring a completed application along with sign up fees or petition. Before signing...
Coach Owens Comments on Senior Night and North Forney at Weekly Media Gathering Wednesday
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens at his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning (November 6) called Senior Night special and emotional. The Wildcats will honor seniors Friday before their game against North Forney at Gerald Prim Stadium. Coach Owens added he finds Senior Night to be enjoyable. He said all the Wildcats’ coaches will interact with the senior players before the game Friday. Coach Owens said North Forney still...
Sulphur Bluff Volleyball Opens Playoffs With 3-0 Win Over Yantis
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears played a strong match Tuesday (November 5) at Harts Bluff and defeated Yantis, 3-0 in a Class 1A Region III bi-district playoff. The score was 25-14, 25-14 and 25-12. Lady Bears Coach Zandra Peyton said the win secured the title of bi-district and area champs for Sulphur Bluff. The Lady Bears also won their 20th game of the season. For the Lady Bears, Alley Collett had 25 service points, 1 kill and 16...
