PJC JobReady Courses Provide Quick Start For High Demand Positions
Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs — First day of fall semester, 2020 PJC-Sulphur Springs CenterPublic Information Services Paris Junior College is joining community colleges across Texas to meet the needs of Texans who need to upgrade their skills in the midst of the current economic crisis. Through the Texas Community College Teachers Association, PJC has partnered with JobReady to offer high-quality skills training at an...
Vehicle Burglaries And Thefts Cleared Within 12 Hours Of HCSO Notification
Vehicle burglaries and thefts were cleared with two arrests and recovery of stolen property in less than 12 hours of the offenses being reported to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Sheriff Lewis Tatum credits the quick work of Investigator Dennis Findley, Sgt. Todd Evans and the patrol officers in locating the suspects and the stolen items, and commends their efforts. Findley said deputies were...
Celebrating E.A. Junell Jr. On His 100th Birthday
The Hopkins County community is invited to help celebrate E.A. Junell Jr. on his 100th birthday, Nov. 16, 2020. He resides at Wesley House, where a drive-by celebration will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. today, Nov. 16. E.A. Junell Jr. What does 100 years look like? Well, for E.A it started in Cumby, Texas, where he was born to Mattie McQueen and Elmer Junell. E.A. had one brother, Billie and one sister, Donnie. Quite the athlete, E.A. won...
Golden Agers Gift Tree is Up!
By Karon Weatherman, Director of Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Ctr. The Golden Agers Gift Tree will be up at the Senior Citizens Center by Monday, November 16th . If you would like to Adopt a Senior Citizen for a Christmas gift, please come by and choose a name off of the Tree. I wasn’t going to do a tree this year and then I thought that, of all the years, THIS YEAR is when the Seniors most need something Special in their...
Canvassing The Vote This Week
Three elected governing boards will be canvassing the vote from the Nov. 3 Elections during meetings later this week. Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Court has called a special session at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Commissioners Courtroom on the first floor of Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St. Hopkins County seal In addition to canvassing the votes from the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election, the Commissioners...
Nov. 16-20 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Nov. 9-13 Meal A Day Menu includes: Monday — Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Pickle Spear and Potato Chips Tuesday — Sweet and Sour Chicken Over Rice, Oriental Vegetables and Spring Roll Wednesday — Taco Soup, Cheese,...
Hopkins County Christian Alliance Plans a Free Thanksgiving Meal Box for Local Families in Need
Local pastors are teaming up in a “Be the Service” community food mission for the Thanksgiving season. Pastor Joel Tiemeyer, Reverend H.B. Nash and others on the mission team will distribute a Thanksgiving Family Box which will include a frozen turkey and holiday sides to any family in need. The Hopkins County Christian Alliance “Be the Service” Thanksgiving food distribution drive-thru will be held Saturday...
Wildcats Basketball Team Stages Late Rally That Falls Short In Season Opener
The Wildcats Basketball Team, playing short handed due to some injuries, made a furious fourth quarter run against Tyler Legacy that just came up short in the season opener Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The senior-laden Red Raiders held on to take a 65-61 win. The Red Raiders took a 12 point lead into the fourth quarter. In a high scoring first quarter, the Wildcats led 19-18. The Red...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of November 16, 2020
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Nov. 16, 2020. 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...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed Following Shoplifting Incident
A 60-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Friday following a shoplifting incident at Walmart, according to police and jail reports. Fred Lindley Jr. (HCSO jail photos) Fred “Wild Boy” Lindley Jr. allegedly walked past the last point of sale at Walmart with merchandise that had not been paid for and was detained for shoplifting around 4:15 p.m. Friday, store personnel reportedly told Sulphur Springs Police Officer Silas...
