Bobbie May
Graveside Services for Bobbie Gay May, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery with Bro. Jacob Jones officiating. A visitation will be held on March 18, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Bobbie Gay May, a resident of Carriage House Manor passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on March 13, 2020. She was born...
COVID-19 Update: Courts, Jail Procedures Impacted As Preventive Measures
All Local School Districts Cancel Classes Next Week; No Confirmed Coronavirus Reported In Hopkins County Local government entities continue to make preparations to prevent potential spread of the coronavirus. As of noon Saturday, no cases of COVID-19 had been reported in Hopkins County. While 51 cases of COVID-19 had been reported throughout the state Saturday, the nearest confirmed cases to Hopkins County, according to Texas...
Miller Grove, Yantis Boys Recognized With All District, Academic All District Honors
Several students from Miller Grove ISD and Yantis ISD were named to the 2019 – 20 District 23-A Boys All District Teams and All Academic Teams, according to information provided by Miller Grove ISD Secondary Principal/Athletic Director Gary Billingsley Named to the First Team were sophomore Isaiah Billingsley and junior Kobe Robertson, both from Miller Grove. Named to the Second Team were Miller Grove junior Matt Brignon and...
COVID-19: Cooper ISD Closed till March 23rd
Cooper ISD will be closed until March 23rd, 2020 due to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.
Arkansas Woman Arrested Following Off-Duty Officer’s Report Of Suspected Narcotics Use, Disturbance
A 36-year-old Hot Springs, Arkansas woman was arrested by Sulphur Springs police. Police responded to a call around 1:42 p.m. March 13, 2020. An off-duty officer reported suspected narcotics use and a possible disturbance in the 1300 block of South Broadway Street. Upon arrival, Sulphur Springs Police Officer Floyd reported the off-duty officer was attempting to hold a woman still, so he put her into handcuffs. She allegedly told...
Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church Cancelled For 2 Weeks
Dinner Bell at The First United Methodist Church will not serve meals the next two weeks, March 18, 2020 and March 25, 2020. Large groups are being discouraged from assembling due to the worldwide pandemic. Future meals and the serving of them will be discussed in the next week. DINNER BELL IS NOT SUSPENDING the serving of weekly meals. We value the health and welfare of both those who come to eat and those who prepare the meals. A...
Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Trying To Strangle Ex-Girlfriend
A 31-year-old Sulphur Springs man was accused of trying to strangle his ex-girlfriend Friday night, according to arrest reports. Jonathon Michael Rininger Suphur Springs police responded at 10:44 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the 300 block of Helm Lane, where an assault was reported. Upon arrival, police reported being told the resident’s ex-boyfriend had entered the domicile without her consent, then of assaulting her with closed...
Man Jailed On Louisiana Parole Warrant, Controlled Substance Charge
A 36-year-old man, who refused to provide his address when asked for them, allegedly had methamphetamine pipes when detained Friday night and attempted to discard a bag of suspected methamphetamine, according to arrest reports. Robert Jeremy Ballance Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies reported contracting Robert Jeremy Ballance at 9:23 p.m. on East Shannon Road at Sewell Lane, after noticing the man to be wearing dark clothing...
Franklin: State Parks To Remain Open Next Week
Texas State Parks are open, and park staff are ready to welcome visitors for the day or for overnight stays, according to Texas State Parks Director Rodney Franklin. Outdoor spaces at state parks, Franklin said, are well suited to increased social distance, and park staff remain diligent in taking steps to make visits as safe and enjoyable as possible. Below is what Franklin said park visitors can expect from staff and how they can...
Hopkins County Emergency Management Report No Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Hopkins County
Hopkins County Emergency Management released this official statement regarding county preparations related to the coronavirus: All information from Hopkins County offices regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) will be posted on this page (Hopkins County Emergency Management Facebook Page) At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID -19 in Hopkins County. We are in constant communication with the Texas Department of State and Health...
