Jerry Titsworth
Jan21

Jerry Titsworth

Funeral service for Jerry Titsworth, age 78, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating and Shane Carrington assisting. Interment with military honors will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery with Don Westbrook, Ronnie Parris, Thurman Littlefield, Jim Roberts, Steve Crawford and Freddy Daughtrey serving as pallbearers and William Dodd, Kenneth...

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The 30th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony
Jan21

The 30th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony

The community came together in a spirit of togetherness Monday night to celebrate nearly 90 people in the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County community who have demonstrated the spirit of the Reverend/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Individuals honored at the 30th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony demonstrated Dr. King’s legacy of raising public consciousness to social justices, securing progress on civil...

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Paris Junior College: Sulphur Springs Welding Center
Jan21

Paris Junior College: Sulphur Springs Welding Center

SPARKS FLYING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Brennon Newell of Scroggins has the sparks flying as he works on a welding project. Newell is in the third semester of the advanced welding class. For information about the welding program call 903-885-1232. PJC’s Certificate of Completion in Welding offers the student a specialized program designed to develop entry-level employment skills. This includes technical and hands-on...

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Jerry Elliott
Jan21

Jerry Elliott

Funeral service for Jerry Elliott, age 69, of Carthage, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Hampton officiating. Interment will follow at Black Oak Cemetery with Andrew Noak, Denver Tinney, Landon Lambrich, Jessie Spence, Dawson Tinney, and Lance Tinney serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Jerry...

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Meal A Day Menu: January 27th – January 31st
Jan21

Meal A Day Menu: January 27th – January 31st

Meal A Day Menu January 27th – January 31st Monday Frito Chili Pie Corn Green Tomato Relish Tuesday Fish Hush Puppies French Fries Cole Slaw Wednesday Beef Spaghetti English Peas Garlic Toast Thursday Hopkins County Stew Crackers Cheese Cubes Tossed Salad Friday Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Green Beans...

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Car Allegedly Involved In Rockwall Pursuit Found At Sulphur Springs Truck Stop
Jan21

Car Allegedly Involved In Rockwall Pursuit Found At Sulphur Springs Truck Stop

A vehicle reportedly involved in a pursuit that started in Rockwall, TX was located by Sulphur Springs police at 7 Star Truck Stop late Thursday night. Authorities had already called off the pursuit when the vehicle was located. The blue Kia Forte was impounded and at least two people were arrested on one misdemeanor charge each, according to arrest reports. Sulphur Springs police responded to a complaint of suspected intoxicated...

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CHRISTUS Business News Weekly by Holly Ragan
Jan21
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Sulphur Springs Teen Jailed On Warrant
Jan21

Sulphur Springs Teen Jailed On Warrant

Chanin A. Holiness A 17-year-old Sulphur Springs resident was jailed Monday, Jan. 20, on two warrants. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Chaney reported contacting Chanin A. “Chico” Holiness at the Hopkins County Law Enforcement Center. Upon confirming Holiness to have outstanding warrants, Chaney at 11:30 a.m. escorted the teen into the jail, where he was released to jail staff for booking, according to arrest...

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The ROC Hosts Reilly Springs Jamboree and Chili Supper
Jan21

The ROC Hosts Reilly Springs Jamboree and Chili Supper

The Running Creek Band and co-hosts Mike Shing and Enola Gay Mathews brought the Reilly Springs Jamboree to town on Saturday January 18, 2020. The venue attracted upwards of 100 music lovers and chili lovers! Some arrived early to enjoy Big G’s Chuckwagon Chili, beans and cornbread, and the array of homemade pies and cakes prepared by Mathews. Long-time Ray Price guitarist Gary Jones (left) with DeWayne Farrow Jamboree producer...

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Church Appealing For Variance For Sign
Jan21

Church Appealing For Variance For Sign

First Presbyterian Church, 129 College Street Signage downtown has been a hot topic of discussion for recent city meetings. The First Presbyterian Church at 129 College Street is at the center of the debate. The Zoning Board of Adjustments is slated tonight to consider a request to allow a variance for the downtown design guidelines sign requirements to allow a changeable or variable message ground sign to be located at 129 College...

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