Online Fundraiser Organized For Family Of Darrell Puckett
A GoFundMe account has been established by Lena Noble for the family of Darrell Pucket to help with funeral expenses. Puckett was reportedly working on a vehicle when the jack slipped, crushing and fatally injuring him on Feb. 17, on FM 1567. He was reportedly found by his girlfriend, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s reports. Noble set up the GoFundMe page for Puckett’s family to help with funeral and burial expenses....
Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team Gets Bi-District Win Over Miller Grove Monday
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team won a bi-district game against Miller Grove Monday night (February 17). The Lady Bears led at the half by seven, 29-22 and then extended their lead in the third and fourth quarter winning 58-40. Jada Wade had 4 points, a steal, 3 rebounds and an assist. Lady Bears Coach Zandra Peyton said Wade also did a good job defending one of Miller Grove’s best scorers. Dalena di Donato had 12...
Basketball and Soccer Are on Tuesday Game Day
The Wildcats Basketball Team, ranked #10 in Class 5A would like to go into the playoffs with a three game winning streak. The Wildcats are 7-2 in district play in second place and they are 25-8 for the season. The Wildcats wrap up district play hosting Lindale Tuesday (February 18). There will be a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV conest at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity match at 7:30 p.m. Mount Pleasant remains in first place with an 8-1...
Voting Began February 18th for the Mr and Miss Paris Junior College Contest
Mr and Miss PJC February 18, 2020 – The race for Mr. and Miss PJC 2020 is on and the ballot is now available for students to vote on their favorite male and female candidate. Emily Nance Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Mr and Miss PJC The list includes Emily Nance, above, a student at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Other female candidates include Chyna Bell, Rachel Gray, Sydney Hawkins and Kareyn Hellmann. Male candidates...
Democratic Voters To Consider 11 Propositions On March 3 Primary Ballot
In addition to casting ballots for their choices in local, state and U.S. elections, both Democratic and Republican party ballots also include Propositions. Voters in the Democratic Primary will be asked to vote yes or not to the following propositions: Proposition 1 Right to Healthcare: Should everyone in Texas have a right to quality healthcare, protected by a universally accessible Medicare-style system that saves rural hospitals,...
4 Candidates Vie For 2 Seats On Yantis ISD Board Of Trustees In May 2 Election
At the close of filing, Yantis Independent School District Board of Trustees had four candidates filing for two seats on the school board. Incumbents Jennifer McKeever and Melissa Stephens are challenged by Teresa Starrett and Jennifer Larkin for their seats on the school board. Voters within Yantis ISD will be asked to select up to two candidates to serve for a full three-year term on the school board. The two candidates...
Man Jailed Saturday Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving 2 Young Children
The weekend arrest of 50-year-old Rodney Lee Harrison was the result of a joint investigation by Sulphur Springs Police Department and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office investigators into allegations of sex crimes involving two children. Child Protective Services and McKinney Police Department also aided in the case. Rodney Lee Harrison “He was on the run for seven days before McKinney Police Department took him into custody...
SSISD Open House Schedule 2020
Sulphur Springs ISD welcomes parents to attend an open house on March 2 – 5, 2020. For your child’s school, see the schedule below.
Shirley Hood
A Funeral Service for Shirley Hood will be held at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM. with Ellington Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow at Sharp Cemetery in Wood County. Shirley passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Shirley Hood She was born on February 20, 1935 to Herman Turner and Sybil Ruth Ross Turner. She was a meat wrapper for Kroger Groceries...
