Wildcats Basketball Coach Likes Balanced Scoring During Win Over North Lamar Tuesday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta says it’s always good when his whole team gets to play and everyone gets the chance to score. The Wildcats’ entire 10-man roster got to play and everyone scored during the Wildcats’ 85-28 win over North Lamar Tuesday night, November 17, at home. Sulphur Springs Wildcats Basketball Coach Cipoletta says he was impressed with the North Lamar team. He says they remind him of his...
Clifford Hathaway
Clifford Hathaway served in the U S Army for two years in Germany during the Vietnam Era and was proud of it. He had a career with Yellow Freight and retired as a Shop Supervisor. Clifford married his sweetheart and lifelong friend Judith Bailey, in their union, three children were born, Gregory K. Hathaway, Martha Lee Hathaway and Vanetta D. Mund. He was a wonderful father and Paw Paw. Clifford was a faithful Meal A Day volunteer...
Clifford Vaden
Clifford Vaden is the seventh child born to George & Coreen Vaden. He was born on August 14, 1925. He was educated in the Sulphur Springs District. On October 27, 1943, Clifford enlisted in the United States Navy and served a tour in World War II. He received numerous honors and a Bronze Star during his tenure. Shortly after his time in the Navy, Clifford met and married Inez Vaden on June 25, 1949. They were married for 64 years...
THC Vape Pen, Marijuana Found During Highway 11 Traffic Stop
A THC vape pen and marijuana found during a State Highway 11 traffic stop Tuesday afternoon resulted in a felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Chris Sorley reported stopping Layne Reese at 2:23 p.m. November 17, 2020 for driving a Dodge 1500 pickup 86 miles per hour in a 60 mph speed zone. As he approached the truck, Sorley alleged smelling a marijuana odor. Reese reportedly told the...
Saltillo Boys Basketball Beats Longview Christian for First Win of Season
The Saltillo Lions travelled out on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2020 to play Longview Christian, beating the Eagles soundly, 77-57. The win gives the Lions their first of the season, evening out their record to 1-1 to begin the 2020 season. Saltillo lead at the end of the first, 24-8, and never looked back, taking a 43-28 lead in to halftime. Even as offensive production for Saltillo slowed in the second half, leading after three quarters,...
Atmos Energy Provides Big Boost to PJC Early Childhood Education Students
Paris Junior CollegePublic Information Services Paris Junior College has received a $10,000 donation for early childhood education scholarships from Atmos Energy. The first-time partnership between PJC and Atmos will assist education students attending PJC in Paris, Greenville and Sulphur Springs. “Through our Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities program, we proudly support the local school districts that nurture bright minds and...
Wildcats Basketball Teams Get First Win Of The Season Over North Lamar Tuesday
The Wildcats Basketball Team evened their season record at 1-1 with a lopsided 85-28 victory over Class 4A North Lamar Panthers Tuesday night at the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Panthers surprised the Wildcats by coming out and taking a brief 4-0 lead. The Wildcats scored 5 straight points to take the lead and they never looked back after that. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta played all 10 of his players and all of them...
Alice Ann Bryant Bain Rose
Mrs. Alice Ann Bryant Bain Rose, age 90, of Pine Forest, departed this life and entered into the presence of Jesus during the early morning hours of November 16, 2020. Ann passed away peacefully at her residence. Ann was born February 11, 1930, in Hopkins County, Texas, the youngest daughter of the late Farrah Ingram Hunter “Boss” and Gladys Irene Bryant.Ann married Joe E. Bain, Jr. in September of 1949. She was a lifelong member of...
All-District Volleyball, Academic Honors Announced
Numerous volleyball players in Hopkins County earned All-District honors for this season. (For full lists of all students from all schools receiving honors see below.) Raylee Mathis of North Hopkins was selected the Offensive Player of the Year. Neely Hammond of Cumby and Lainey Burnett of Miller Grove shared the top Defensive Player Award. Best Setter was Lauren Bullard of Miller Grove. The Top Libero Award was shared by Abigail...
Chamber Connection: Saturday Symphony Auction, Danna’s Grand Re-Opening Planned
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2021 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins...
