Cumby ISD Board Of Trustees Calls For A 2-Proposition Bond Election
Cumby ISD Board of Trustees, during their regular February meeting Thursday night, called for a special 2-proposition bond election to be held May 1, 2021. This is the second time the board has called for a bond election for facilities improvements in the last few years. Cumby ISD voters were asked during the Nov. 5, 2019 election to consider approving a school bond to expand the elementary campus, which would require moving the...
Gloria Jean Thomas – Service Postponed
Funeral service for Gloria Jean Thomas, 73, of Sulphur Springs are postponed due to weather. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Thomas passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Gloria was born on March 27, 1947 in Sulphur Springs Texas to William and Eunice (Ballard) Ashby. She married Billy Mack Thomas April 12, 1968 in Sulphur Springs. Gloria was a retired supervisor from...
Shannon Road Traffic Stop Results In Controlled Substance Arrest
Two women and a man were arrested on drug and alcohol charges. A Shannon Road traffic stop Thursday night resulted in a controlled substance arrest, and a suspicious vehicle complaint on FM 1536 early Thursday morning resulted in an Arizona woman being jailed on a drug paraphernalia charge. Investigation of a vehicle that went sideways when the driver accelerated while turning out of an alley resulted in a public intoxication arrest,...
Annie Elizabeth Wadlow Ridings
Annie Elizabeth Wadlow Ridings, 47, of Cumby passed away at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville on February 9, 2021. She was born in Lubbock, Texas on January 9, 1974, the daughter of William Paul Wadlow and Loretta Faye Kitchens Wadlow. Annie was a homemaker that worked at Cumby ISD for a while. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband Mike Ridings, three daughters: Molly Elizabeth Doddy and...
Complaint Of Man Taking His Clothes Off At Truck Stop Results In Arrest
A complaint of a man taking his clothes off at a truck stop resulted in an arrest, according to police reports. A Sulphur Springs Police officer responded Wednesday morning to a complaint of a man taking his clothes off near the front entrance to a Hillcrest Drive truck stop. Upon arrival, the man had walked to the truck stop across the street. Police located the suspect in the restaurant side of the business. Police recognized the...
Delays, Cancellations, Closings Schedule Changes Feb. 11-12 Due To Weather
With the weather still frigid and conditions in places still slick with ice schools and organizations have begun reporting delayed starts, cancellations and closings. At present, Yantis ISD is planning to hold school Friday with a normal start time, but will be out early checking road conditions as a precaution. Officials have asked those who are able to remain home until conditions improve. Below are organizations and schools that...
Weather Conditions Thursday Cause Sports Cancellations and Changes
The Wildcats Powerlifting Team was scheduled to compete at a Greenville meet Thursday (February 11) but the meet has been canceled due to the weather. Unless the Greenville meet is rescheduled, the next competition for the Wildcats is scheduled to take place next week on Friday in Commerce. The Lady Cats Powerlifting Team’s next meet is also scheduled to be in Commerce next Thursday. Wildcats Athletic Director Coach Owens has...
Lady Cats Golfers Do Well at Tournament Tuesday Despite Cold Weather
Despite playing in cold weather on a difficult course and with slow play, Lady Cats’ golfers had a good day Tuesday (February 9) according to Golf Coach Whitney Spigener. The Lady Cats played in a tournament at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club in Bullard. Senior Mariam Tran shot 78 and won the tournament. Sophomore Mykylie Meador shot a 93, her second lowest round ever, and she finished in 8th place. Freshman Autumn Allen shot...
Chamber Connections: Applications For President/CEO Position Due At Noon Feb. 12
Look & Book, Ribbon Cutting Planned In February By Lezley Brown, CEO/President, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here we are! We’ve landed in February, and the year is moving fast. I have a save the date for you. Please save the date for our annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, April 9. Let’s hope for beautiful weather and so much fun! Just a quick reminder… I wanted to let you all know that after five wonderful years here...
Residents Urged To Stay Home Off Roads When Possible, Use Extreme Caution Driving
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County law enforcement and emergency services personnel had responded to multiple minor vehicle crashes due to the weather Thursday morning. Thus, emergency responders are urging all who are able to remain at home until conditions improve. Those who cannot avoid travel are urged to use extreme caution driving, plan on driving slowly and allowing time for weather delays to traffic. While most of the major...
