SSMS Finishes First At 2021 Middle School District OAP Competition
The SSISD Fine Arts Department Saturday afternoon announced that the Sulphur Springs Middle School Theatre students finished first in the 2021 Middle School District One Act Play competition with their performance of David Saar’s “The Yellow Boat.” Six students also earned individual accolades for their acting. Emma Boatman was named Best Performer. Earning All Star Cast honors were Aiden Woodard, Layla Pogue and...
Woman Arrested On Warrant Hid Methamphetamine In Her Bra
A36-year-old Sulphur Springs woman arrested on a warrant reportedly hid methamphetamine in her bra, according to arrest reports. Leigh Ann Smith (HCSO jail photo) Sulphur Springs Police Department Officer Sean Hoffman was made aware of a warrant issued for Leigh Ann Smith’s arrest. Hoffman located Smith in the office of a Helm Lane apartment complex and placed her into custody just before 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Smith...
Woman Jailed On Assault, Controlled Substance Charges Following A Disturbance With Her Roommate
A 34-year-old Sulphur Springs resident was arrested on assault and controlled substance charges, following a disturbance with her roommate Friday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Hillary Kay Spigner (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bobby Osornio and Sgt. Richard Greer responded around 4:45 p.m. Jan. 15, 2021, at the County Road 1174 residence to what was reported at that time to be a verbal...
Three Receive Deferred Adjudication In District Court This Week
Three people received deferred adjudication and one woman’s felony charge was dismissed in the 8th Judicial District Court this week, according to court reports. Dylan Cole Anderson (HCSO jail photo) Dylan Cole Anderson received a 5-year deferred sentence Jan. 14 for a Feb. 1, 2020 possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge. As part of a deal reached with prosecutors in...
County Road 1100 Suspicious Vehicle Complaint Resulted In Discovery Of Methamphetamine, 2 Arrests
January 16, 2021 – A CR 1100 suspicious vehicle complaint resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine and two arrests early Saturday morning. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis and Deputy Aaron Chaney responded just before 1:30 a.m. Jan. 16, 2021, to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of County Road 1100 and County Road 1109. They located a Chevrolet Captiva parked partially in the road with its...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of January 18, 2021
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Jan. 18, 2021. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Gets Hot After First Quarter And Runs Away With Home Win Over Texas High
After a very cold first quarter, the Lady Cats Basketball Team scored 50 points over the last three quarters to take a 52-34 district win over Texas High Friday evening, January 15, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Lady Cats managed only 2 points in the first quarter and trailed the Lady Tigers, 8-2 after one period. Outscoring Texas High, 19-12 in the second quarter, the Lady Cats went into halftime up, 21-20. They...
Wildcats Basketball Team Puts In All Together In Overtime To Get District Win At Texas High Friday
This time, there was no miracle three point shot made at the buzzer to ruin the Wildcats night. After fighting their way into overtime, the Wildcats outscored Texas High by nine points to take a 67-58 district win on the road Friday night, January 15. wildcats basketball The win improves the Wildcats’ district record to 4-2 after the first half of district play. They are now 11-8 for the season. The Wildcats had three players in...
Wildcats Soccer Team Faces a Stern Test In The Final Game Of A Wylie Tournament Saturday
The Wildcats Soccer Team won their second game without a loss in a Wylie tournament Friday afternoon, January 15, as they squeezed by Mesquite Horn, 1-0. The Wildcats also have a Thursday 3-1 win over Princeton in the tourney. Friday’s victory was the Wildcats’ fourth straight. Wildcats Soccer Wildcats Coach Alexi Upton said his Wildcats are really rolling and are looking good. He added the win over Horn was achieved...
Lady Cats Soccer Team Suffers Loss To Garland Naaman Forest Friday Afternoon In Princeton Tournament
The Lady Cats Soccer Team had a tough game Friday, January 15, in a Princeton Tournament. The Lady Cats fell to Garland Naaman Forest, 3-1. The Lady Rangers scored two unanswered first half goals and then traded goals with the Lady Cats in the second half to get the win. Sophomore Rebekah Stanley scored an unassisted goal for the Lady Cats. Lady Cats Coach Javier Aguayo said the Lady Cats had a bad game defensively and offensively. He...
