Four Tennessee Men Arrested Following Pursuit Reaching Speed Around 150 mph
A 550 Class black 2008 Mercedes and its four passengers were stopped for a traffic violation on I-30 Sunday evening at around 5 p.m. As the Hopkins County Deputy approached, the vehicle left the scene at a high rate of speed and a pursuit ensued. When the rate of speed reached 150 mph, the pursuit was terminated and Mt Vernon Police checked out the vehicle at the site of the arrest at the 129 mile marker. The driver remained in the...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING: WHEN: Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: 611 N. Davis, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 SPEAKER: Paul Ridenour PROGRAM: Creek McIntosh Sisters – Jefferson, Texas Plantations Paul is from Dallas. He graduated from UNT with a BBA in Business Computer Information Systems. He currently works for the Dallas County Community College District, following 31 years with EDS...
Dinner Bell Menu For March 14, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 14, 2018 Messengers Sunday School Class this week’s Community Partner. Million Dollar Spaghetti Spicy Roasted Carrots with Cilantro Garden Salad Buttered French Bread White Texas Sheet Cake Orange Gelatin Salad (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
The Olympics isn’t Over Yet: It’s Just Starting
By Savannah Owens Attention Olympics fans: KSST has good news for you! The 2018 Paralympic events in Peong Chang South Korea have begun! Opening ceremony was Today, March 9th at 6:00am. Events begin tonight at 6:30pm (Central) and continue until March 18th. This is the largest competition for the Paralympics with 48 countries, one delegation and almost 570 competitors. The USA has 68 athletes attending and representation in all of...
Daylight Savings Time: Change Clocks, Alarm Batteries Says Fire Chief
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday morning at 2 a.m. and as you change your various time pieces that are analog and have to be changed manually, don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and other home warning devices. Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Ensley says this is a great time to put fresh batteries in your alarms. Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms do an important job of giving you and your family time to...
TxDOT Advises Plan While You Can for a Responsible Spring Break
AUSTIN – Each year in Texas, more than half of drivers involved in deadly drunk driving crashes are between the ages of 17 and 34. With many college students and young adults heading to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds them to make a sober ride part of their festivities. “Enjoy Spring Break, but do so responsibly,” said TxDOT Executive...
Superintendent Lamb Addresses Security During School Board’s March Meeting
Superintendent of Sulphur Springs Schools Michael Lamb told the school board that security on local campuses has been recently evaluated, again, and specific steps are being taken to tighten security at some locations. Lamb gave his security report Monday night during the March school board meeting. Lamb said that with two armed police officers at the high school, there were still some concerns regarding access to the buildings on...
