Linda Maria Kellum Jones
Private family graveside services for Linda Maria Kellum Jones, age 77, of Campbell, will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Greenview Cemetery with Pastor Pam Zolczer officiating. A come and go visitation will be held during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Linda passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville, TX. She was born...
Local Senior Citizen John Hug Turns 100 Years Old!
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Senior Citizens Center in Sulphur Springs, brought it to our attention that one of our Seniors recently celebrated his 100th birthday. As a centenarian, John was recognized by the President of the United States and by the Governor of the State of Texas! He also got lots of cards from friends. Congratulations, John!
Linda Jane Glass
Linda Jane Glass, age 76, of Point, passed away, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at her home. Linda was born in Lucedale, MS on February 10, 1944, to Lee Andrew and Eunice Estelle Thornton Smith. Throughout her life she worked many jobs, the one she was most proud of was that of Mother and Homemaker. She married Fred Glass in Mobil, AL on January 6, 1997. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and...
SSISD Trustees Approved Band Trailer, Custodial Contract
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees approved a band trailer and custodial contract during their monthly meeting conducted via Zoom Monday evening. Custodial Contract Based on the recommendation of SSISD Director of Maintenance Dan Froneberger and Superintendent Michael Lamb opted to once again contract with The Faulk Company for custodial services. Lamb explained that the district sought bids for custodial services. Four businesses...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of April 13-19, 2020, included the following activity: Arrests No Arrests Calls For Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 98 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro PD issued 5 citations and 2 warnings duringthis reporting period. Winnsboro Police Department patch
Sulphur Springs Man Found Slumped Over Steering Wheel On County Road 3505
A 23-year-old Sulphur Springs man found slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in the middle of the road Sunday night ended up in jail on a driving while intoxicated charge. This marked the second time he has been charged with DWI, officers alleged in arrest reports. Sulphur Springs Police responded at 7:39 p.m. April 19, 2020 to a call from someone expressing concern for a person who appeared to be unconscious and slumped over...
Main Street Altercation Started Over A Man’s Dislike Of A Woman’s Friendship
A Main Street altercation allegedly started over a man’s dislike of a woman’s friendship with someone else, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance report at 9:22 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, in the 2000 block of Main Street. Upon arrival, deputies were told that a woman and the 28-year-old Main St resident had gotten into an argument about her spending the day with...
Sydney Washburn Announced As Valedictorian Of SSHS Senior Class of 2020
Sydney Washburn was announced Monday as valedictorian of Sulphur Springs High School Senior Class of 2020. Sydney Washburn, Sulphur Springs High School Senior Class of 2020 valedictorian SSHS Principal Derek Driver made the announcement for the top honor graduates at a small gathering, with social distancing observed, in front of the high school Monday morning. She expressed appreciation to her teachers, who has not only helped her to...
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System To Resume Elective Procedures And Surgeries April 22
NEWS RELEASE CHRISTUS Health will certify all of its Texas facilities to resume elective care, and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System is preparing to resume elective procedures and surgeries on April 22, consistent with the provisions of the Governor Greg Abbott’s original order on April 17. Our facilities have secured the personal protective equipment (PPE) and excess capacity necessary to safely care for the full spectrum...
Hopkins County COVID-19 Update: 3 Recovered; 130 Negative, 7 Pending Tests
Three of the four people with Hopkins County addresses who tested positive for COVID-19 have now recovered and 15 additional test results have come back negative, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management officials and the regular Hopkins County COVID-19 testing update from Hopkins County Hospital District/EMS Director Brent Smith. The third recovery was confirmed shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, to the Hopkins County...
