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...
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...
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...
Prayer for Troops and 'Pack the Gym in Camo' Will Be a Feature of SSHS Wildcat Basketball Tuesday January 21st, as KSST Streams the Game
According to a KSST listener, a show of community support for our troops serving in Middle East is planned at Friday’s Wildcat Varsity Basketball game, with the permission of SSISD administration. The public is invited to ‘pack the gym’ and also to wear camo clothing to the game. A prayer for the safety of local military personnel currently deployed in Middle East, as well as all troops who have come through SSHS and...
Cumby Woman Jailed After Fleeing From Hospital
Kristi Rae Olson A 37-year-old Cumby woman reportedly ran away from the hospital before being arrested during the noon hour Monday. Sulphur Springs Police Officers Adrian Pruitt and Cameron Robinson reported being dispatched to the area near the hospital to attempt to locate a woman who’d reportedly fled from the hospital. While in the area, officers reported being contacted by a woman who advised a woman was on her property in...
Live a Heart Healthy Life
By Johanna Hicks, Hopkins County Family &and Community Health AgriLife Extension Agent Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, P.O. Box 518, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443; [email protected] Signs of the approaching Valentine’s Day are abundant – candy, decorations, hearts, stuffed animals. What about your physical heart?...
James Henry Taylor
Funeral service for James Henry Taylor, age 83, of Miller Grove is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. Interment will follow in Dougherty Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 PM. James “Jim” Henry Taylor passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, in his home. Jim was born in Sulphur Springs, on June 11, 1937, to the parentage of...
Ruth Lorraine Comfort Dodson
Ruth Lorraine Comfort Dodson, 85, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday evening Jan 19th. Ruth was a loving, kind and generous person. To know Ruth was to love her. She retired from Dallas Teachers Credit Union in 1979, where she served as a Senior Loan Officer. In retirement, Ruth was a devoted wife. She and Thomas had a lot of fun doing just what they enjoyed – always together. After Thomas died, Ruth became active in so...
Sulphur Springs Forecast: Wet Weather Expected Wednesday
Our forecast for Sulphur Springs calls for nearly an inch of rain on Wednesday and into Thursday. Overnight temperatures may fall below freezing, and there is a possibility of icy roads and sidewalks. Any ice should disappear by noon as the temperature forecast for Wednesday should reach the mid 40’s. Stay tuned to KSST 1230 AM in case of severe weather.
