James Earl Whitmore
James Earl Whitmore 62 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Services are pending with J.C. White Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Online condolences may be left at www.jcwhitefd.com. With our condolences.
Darrell Puckett
Visitation for Darrell (D-Ray) Puckett, age 18, of Sulphur Springs, will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Darrell passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. Darrell Ray was born on January 26, 2002 in Sulphur Springs to Anita Ballard and Darrell Woodroe Puckett. D-Ray was a student at Sulphur Springs High School and played football. He worked at Los Mochis...
Police Arrest 2 Pedestrians On Ardis Street Following Disturbance Complaint
A disturbance complaint on Ardis Street Wednesday afternoon resulted in two arrests, one on a controlled substance charge and one for public intoxication, according to police reports. Police at 1:44 p.m. Feb. 19 contacted a 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man who was walking on Ardis Street. He was walking toward the location where the disturbance was reported. Officers reported smelling a strong alcohol odor on the pedestrian. He also...
SS Public Library Hosts Graduation of Two Students in Career Online High School
You are invited to attend as two more students are honored with a graduation ceremony of Career Online High School, hosted at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The public is invited to attend. Librarian Hope Cain has announced the graduation date as Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6pm. Career Online High School is a program that enables adults without a high school diploma or GED, to take classes to earn their high school diploma. A student...
Traffic Stop Results In Longview Man’s Arrest On Controlled Substance Charge
A Texas Street traffic stop resulted in a Longview man’s arrest for alleged methamphetamine possession. Brandon Chad Phillips The driver reportedly extremely nervous when talking to the officer, leading the officer to obtain permission to search the black Cadillac STS. A clear bag containing a white crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine was located in the sedan, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt...
Chamber Connection — Feb. 20, 2020
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We enjoyed a beautiful and wonderful 94th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Be the Light!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 13, at 6 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Hillis Bass, Growth and Renewal Award, Lara Colby; Community Pride,...
Junior Market Show 2020
Submitted By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources According to a 4-H parent, the benefit of the 4-H Livestock Project might be different for every 4-H’er depending on their goals and personal situation. “I could give you the typical answer of it builds character, creates discipline, teaches youth about agriculture, teaches sportsmanship, etc., etc. While all of that is...
Hazel Marie Skeen
Private Family Memorial Service for Hazel Marie Skeen, age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Arbala Methodist Church with Jason Connor officiating. Hazel Marie Skeen Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Van Hargis, Ricky Gammill, James Anderson, Tommy Anderson, Robert Smith and John Knipmeyer serving as pallbearers. Public visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020...
Tira News — Feb. 19, 2020
By Jan Vaughn The next Tira City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2020. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Joyce Dodd reports, “We had a very nice man meet Jane, Tami, and me at the community center on Sunday afternoon, with a pickup bed full of food for the pantry. We truly appreciate his kindness and concern for others.” Wesley Weir accompanied his mom, Yvonne, to her church Valentine party...
Missed Chances By Wildcats Soccer Team Come Back To Haunt Them In 1-0 Loss To Mount Pleasant
Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton said he felt his team played really great on offense and defense Tuesday night, February 18, against Mount Pleasant at Gerald Prim Stadium. A problem was that despite some scoring chances, the Wildcats were unable to get the ball into the net. Coach Upton told his team if you don’t finish your chances, one mistake can kill you and he said that’s what happened. Mount Pleasant scored with...
