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Woman Accused In March Of Spraying Insect Poison In Relative’s Eyes Jailed For Second Time In 4 Months
Jul15

Woman Accused In March Of Spraying Insect Poison In Relative’s Eyes Jailed For Second Time In 4 Months

A 29-year-old Sulphur Springs woman accused in March of spraying insect poison in a relative’s eyes was jailed for the second time in 4 months, according to arrest and jail reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Cpl. Todd Evans took Delisia Delane Smith into custody around 3:30 p.m. July 14, 2020 in the district courtroom for surety off bond on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Delisia Delaine Smith Sheriff’s...

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Sulphur Springs Cross Country Coach Feels The Edge Is Beneficial For His Teams This Summer
Jul15

Sulphur Springs Cross Country Coach Feels The Edge Is Beneficial For His Teams This Summer

Sulphur Springs Cross Country is another sport that became part of The Edge this summer. Cross Country Coach Wildcats and Lady Cats Head Coach Ross Hicks is beginning his 5th year in Sulphur Springs. In past summers, Coach Hicks would encourage runners to do some work during the summer on their own. Coach Hicks says The Edge has been an enhancement for his program. After months of staying home, Coach Hicks says, The Edge has given his...

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2 Traffic Stops Resulted In 3 Arrests
Jul15

2 Traffic Stops Resulted In 3 Arrests

Two traffic stops resulted in a total of 3 arrests. An Interstate 30 traffic stop resulted in 2 arrests Tuesday evening and a Hillcrest Drive traffic stop early Wednesday morning resulted in one felony arrest, according to arrest reports. Interstate 30 Traffic Stop Sulphur Springs Police Cpl. Chris Rosamond reported stopping a Dodge Charge for traveling 98 miles per hour in a 75 mile per hour speed zone on Interstate 30 west near mile...

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SUV Driver In Fatal Crash Accused Of Manslaughter
Jul15

SUV Driver In Fatal Crash Accused Of Manslaughter

Warrants have been issued for the driver of a SUV involved in a collision with a truck-tractor trailer on Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. The collision resulted in the death of two young boys on May 24, 2020. The SUV driver in the fatal crash is accused of manslaughter, but has yet to be arrested on the charges. Below is the news released issued July 15 by SSPD regarding the case: Lidavin ZMonteal Truitt At approximately 5 a.m. on...

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Cleotha Miller
Jul15

Cleotha Miller

Minister Cleotha Miller was born to the parentage of Cal & Annie (Payne) Miller March 15, 1920 in the city of Frankston, TX. In 1955, Minister Miller married Minnie Jean Robinson and to this union a son was born Paul C. Miller on February 23, 1963. Minister & Sis. Miller was married for 45 years before her earthly departure November 24, 2000. Once completing his education, Minister Miller enlisted into the United States Army...

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Chamber Connection- July 16: Deadline To Register For Hopkins County Adult Leadership Class Is Aug. 1
Jul15

Chamber Connection- July 16: Deadline To Register For Hopkins County Adult Leadership Class Is Aug. 1

By LEZLEY BROWN, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce CEO/President The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins county Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging...

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Layne Virginia Young
Jul15

Layne Virginia Young

Graveside services for Layne Virginia Young, age 23, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Rev. Steve Thompson. Pallbearers will be Tyler Gaines, Tyler Young, Cody Aaron, Casey Aaron, Jimmy Riley, and Clint Williams. There will be a come and go visitation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Layne passed away on Sunday, July 12,...

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PJC Registration Underway For Fall Semester
Jul15

PJC Registration Underway For Fall Semester

By PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services FALL SEMESTER NEAR Campus Director Rob Stanley of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center is busy putting up signs reminding everyone that registration is now underway for the fall semester that will begin on August 24. In-person registration is being conducted by appointment only, and reservations can be made by calling 903-885-1232. For more information go to www.parisjc.edu and...

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No Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant in 2020!
Jul15

No Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant in 2020!

Pageant organizer Karon Weatherman announced the cancellation of the 2020 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, which had been moved to August 2020. Here is the announcement which Karon sent out. I hate to but I am going to have to Cancel the 2020 Ms Hopkins County Pageant this year. I had already moved it from June to August, due to COVID-19 precautions. The Ms Texas Senior Classic Pageant had already been cancelled for 2020, so...

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‘The Produce Stand’ Family Has Brought the Country To Town for Three Generations
Jul15

‘The Produce Stand’ Family Has Brought the Country To Town for Three Generations

The Produce Stand, 316 South Davis Street is open 6 days a week Spring ti Fall, rain or shine Jo Ann Hilderbrand Taylor comes from a line of farmers, and feels that fresh homegrown produce is more valuable in our lives today than ever. Better health is part of it, but so is the fact that nature’s bounty keeps us grounded to the earth’s gifts and the farmers and farming families who produce these. Jo Ann and her husband...

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