Oct. 2 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 6 Recoveries, 35 Positive Antigen Tests
Hopkins County/Sulphur Springs Emergency Management officials in the Oct. 2 COVID-19 update reported 3 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new recoveries among Hopkins County residents, just before 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 That’s 14 fewer new cases on Friday than were reported on Thursday, Oct. 1. With twice as many new recoveries reported as new cases, the active case count dropped from 87 to 84 on Friday. That means 297 of the 381 Hopkins...
Wildcats Tennis Coach Tony Martinez Discusses Victory Over Pine Tree Tuesday
On Tuesday night the Wildcats Tennis Team traveled out to Longview for a district match against Pine Tree. The Wildcats Tennis Team ended up running away with the victory, toppling the Pirates 14-5 on Pine Tree’s home turf. Early in the match, though, it looked as though the victory could go either way. “I was looking maybe for a 12-7 victory,” Coach Martinez said Thursday, adding that he thought the match was going...
Arkansas Man Caught Violating Protective Order
A 38-year-old Pine Bluff, Arkansas man was caught violating a protective order early Thursday morning, police alleged in arrest reports. Sulphur Springs police stopped a Nissan Altima at 12:03 a.m. Oct. 1 on Interstate 30 east near mile marker 132 for a traffic violation. Upon identifying the passenger, officials learned a protective order had been issued prohibiting the 38-year-old Pine Bluff, Arkansas man from being around the...
Disturbance Reported Outside Hopkins County Courthouse
A disturbance reported outside Hopkins County Courthouse Thursday morning resulted in one misdemeanor arrest, according to sheriff’s and arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle The disturbance, reported at 7:48 a.m. Oct. 1 to the sheriff’s office, allegedly involved a man who was yelling at people on the square, according to sheriff’s reports. Upon arrival, deputies reported seeing the...
Hopkins County United Way Recognized Lead Donors At Luncheon
Hopkins County United Way recognized lead donors to the 2019-2020 fundraising campaign at a special luncheon hosted Wednesday, Sept. 30. HCUW 2020-21 campaign poster Representatives from the top contributors were invited to the kickoff luncheon, sponsored by Alliance Bank and hosted at Sulphur Springs Country Club. The top 15 contributors to the campaign include: FlowserveCHRISTUS Mother FrancesSulphur Springs ISDGSC...
Brookshire Grocery Company Establishes “Focus on the Future” Scholarship Endowment
COMMERCE, TX—A&M-Commerce students will benefit for years to come from Brookshire Grocery Company’s new “Focus on the Future” scholarship program. The scholarship will reward students for their dedication, hard work and academic achievements. Brookshire’s established scholarship endowments for A&M-Commerce and 39 other colleges and universities throughout Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. A recent press release...
Brenda Dodd
Graveside service for Brenda Dodd, age 75, of Brashear will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Brashear Cemetery with Jerry Dodd officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Brashear Cemetery. Mrs. Dodd passed away on Thursday October 1, 2020 at her residence in Brashear. Brenda Dodd was born on August 16, 1945 in Hopkins County to Thomas Leonard Petty and Lillian (Harrison) Petty. She...
Erma Jean Harwell
Graveside services for Erma Jean Harwell, age 87, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2020 at Miller Grove Cemetery with Bro. David Burns officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 3, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Erma passed away on September 30, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. She was born on April 13, 1933 in Appleton City, MO, the...
KSST Video Interns: Two Twins Variety Store
KSST is proud to support local students by offering intern opportunities throughout the school year. It’s a tradition that reaches back to the early days of KSST radio in Hopkins County. This semester we have a total of 5 interns working with our stations. Interns are encouraged to work together to create projects that have a positive impact on our community. On the whole they are allowed to pursue topics they choose. We do give...
Wildcats Football Head Coach Discusses Wakeland Loss and Upcoming Home Opener
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens was not thrilled with the result of Friday night’s tough loss to the Frisco Wakeland Wolverines, as the Wildcats lost 38-10. Coach Owens says there was a lot of growth in a lot of areas, as Coach Owens says he’s got some players that are still “wide-eyed” due to the glitz and glamour associated with Friday Night Lights. Real-time game experience is pivotal, Coach Owens argues,...
