J.D. Franklin Honored At Street Unveiling, Ceremony
J.D. Franklin was honored Monday morning for his many civic contributions during a ceremony at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, which concluded with an unveiling of J.D. Franklin Drive. Franklin’s family, friends, church and community members gathered to recognize Franklin and celebrate the renaming of Jackson Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to College Street as J.D. Franklin Drive Monday. Gloria and J.D....
Commissioners Court Agrees to Tax Rebate Program
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Monday agreed to a proposal from Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation to move away from tax abatement programs to tax rebate programs The program still allows the county go grant tax incentives for businesses, especially new businesses investing in a Hopkins County location. However, instead of the business getting the abatement up front. The...
2 Commissioners, Sheriff Announce Plans to Seek Reelection
June 19, 2019 – Two county commissioners and the county sheriff Monday morning announced their plans to seek reelection in 2020. Hopkins County Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker, Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley announced Monday morning their intent to run for reelection to their respective offices in the 2020 primaries. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley plans to seek a third term as...
Dinner Bell Menu For June 19th, 2019
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is this week’s Community Partner Sour Cream Enchiladas Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Frijoles Salsa Roasted Corn, Black Bean, Avocado and Lettuce Salad Warmed Tortillas and Butter Macerated Strawberries and Blueberries with Cream Topping Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).Enjoy a nice lunch, visit with friends and relax. Hope to see...
Rachel Bramlett Crowned 2019 Dairy Festival Queen
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival culminated Saturday with the crowning of the 2019 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen during the annual pageant. Rachel Bramlett, daughter of Mark and Brenda Pope, was named the new queen. After a few comical moments in which 2018 Dairy Festival Kaitlyn Ferrill had difficulty getting the crown to turn loose from its secure position in her hair, Ferrill placed it atop Bramlett’s head. As the 2018...
Methamphetamine, THC Oil Found During Traffic Stop
A faulty license plate light resulted in a traffic stop early Friday morning and location of suspected methamphetamine and THC oil. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Burdick stopped a blue Nissan just after 3 a.m. Friday on Shannon Road at E-Z Mart because the license plate was obscured due to a defective license plate light. On contact, both occupants avoided making eye contact with the deputy and insisted on the deputy...
Investigation of Suspicious Activity Results In 2 Arrests
Billy Clay KirbyWesley Robert Rose Two men stopped by Cumby police for suspicious activity after 3 a.m. Saturday were jailed after Cumby police found suspected methamphetamine and a marijuana cigarette in their vehicle. Cumby Police Sgt. Ray Embro was conducting building security checks in the area of the north Interstate 30 service road and Odom Street, an area where burglary attempts had been made at neighboring businesses, when he...
Las Lecheras Meet Whipped Challenge With Creative Dishes
Las Lecheras met the challenge Saturday at the Dairy Festival’s timed, creative cooking competition. Ana Aguilar Shew, Jessie Aguilar Redding, Yadira Aguilar Caruthers and Victoria Shew took home the first place prize of a classic Dutch oven and goody bags from the Whipped Challenge. The team went three rounds of food preparation, crafting and servings a creative dessert that put them in ahead of fellow finalists, the Butter...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused of Intoxication, Cocaine Possession
Santiago Saul Jimenez A check on a man who appeared to be sleeping in his car on the side of the road early Saturday morning resulted in location of 0.54 grams of suspected cocaine and a felony arrest, according to sheriff’s reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Kevin Lester and M. Poindexter reported seeing a Chrysler 300 parked with its lights active on the side of the north Interstate 30 service road in front of...
Hopkins County Records for the Week of June 14, 2019
Applications for Marriage Licenses Cedric Dwight Mosely and Angela Yvette Johnson Ashton Tailor Smith and Skyler Lucile Marie Swann James Wayne Evans and Macy Laine Griner Kerry Dewayne Spence and Krystle Renay Pearson Marlon Josue Garcia Rivas and Analis Paredes Limber L. Ponce Hernandez and Idania Perez Al Tamirano Paul Arthur Stieber Jr. and Sarah E. Courtney-Mesko Land Deed Transactions Janice Faye Petty Buck, independent executor...
