First Day at Paris Junior College
FIRST DAY Students and faculty wore masks and complied with social distancing requirements as the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus opened Tuesday to begin its fall 2020 semester. Above, campus Director Rob Stanley, standing at right, visited English Instructor Ken Haley’s class to welcome Haley and his students to campus. All classrooms have been reduced in capacity to comply with CDC requirements. Call the campus at 903-885-1232 for...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Choking A Female
A 42-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of choking a female at a residence on Sept. 6, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Communications Operators dispatched Deputies Drew Fisher and Justin Wilkerson, along with Sgt. Tanner Steward, at 10:19 p.m. Sept. 6 to a County Road 1174 residence, where residents were reported to be embroiled in a physical altercation. Matthew James Conley (HCSO jail photo)...
Firearms, Suspected Black Tar Heroin, Cocaine Found During Interstate 30 Traffic Stop
Sep 8, 2020 – Firearms and suspected black tar heroin and cocaine were allegedly found during an Interstate 30 traffic stop early Tuesday morning, resulting in a Dallas man’s arrest on three felony charges, according to arrest reports. No HCSO jail photo available for Charles Edwin Brooks II Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Davis at 1:21 a.m. Sept. 8 spotted a tan Chevrolet Tahoe, which fit the description...
Hopkins County Christmas Ornaments Still Available
Chamber Connection — September 10, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Great news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2020 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the third of our series and features our beautiful Dairy Museum. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY limited in number. They are quite beautiful and the perfect addition to a...
Winnsboro Police Department Report for Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2020
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests:Bearden, Jason, 42years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 9/3/2020for Public Intoxication.Jackson, Eddie, 27 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on 9/4/2020 forFelon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a ControlledSubstance PG2>=4G<400G. Calls for Service:The Winnsboro Police Department...
Dean Allen Rookwood
Dean Allen Rookwood, age 57, of Emory, TX will not have any services at this time. Dean passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020 at his residence, in Emory, TX. Dean was born on October 23, 1962 in Ventura, CA to Dickerson Samuel and Marcia Lou Rookwood. He worked as a security guard, proudly served in the Marines, and was devoted to his Mother. He is survived by his mother, Marcia; sister, Susan Kate Putnam; brother, Gregory Lou...
Thomas Ellison
Thomas Ellison was born on October 11, 1950 in Winnsboro, Texas and passed away at the age of 69 on September 3, 2020. Mr. Ellison was born to the late Edward and Ella Juanita (Barrow) Ellison. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Thomas graduated from South Franklin High School. Mr. Ellison worked as a Mason for many years and when not working loved to fish, produce lots of vegetables in his garden and sit down and enjoy a huge...
Dinner Bell Menu for September 9, 2020
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Through the generous support of church, community members and corporate sponsors, we have been able to serve over 60,000+ meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in February 2012. If...
3 New Cases, 53 Active Cases Of COVID-19 As Of Sept. 7 For Hopkins County
Hopkins County Emergency Management officials reported three additional Hopkins County residents received positive COVID-19 test results, which bumps the number of active cases to 53 and cumulative cases since March to 255, as of Labor Day. COVID-19 updates are no longer being provided on weekends, just Monday-Friday. Thus, any new case or recovery reported on Mondays are the total of any reports received since the Friday afternoon...
Sharon Hohhertz
A memorial service for Sharon Hohhertz, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, are pending at this time. Sharon peacefully fell asleep in death at her home Sunday morning, September 6, 2020. Sharon was born in Ardmore, OK on June 20, 1950. She was one of five children born to Amos and Doris Price. She grew up in Graham, Texas and went to school to be an educator and taught public schools for years. She was married to Durwin Hohhertz on December...
