Sulphur Springs City Manager's Report For January 2020
Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell Below is the City Manager’s Report reported by Marc Maxwell Jan. 7, to Sulphur Springs City Council. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Construction is complete with the exception of sowing grass seed which is ongoing. For all intents and purposes this project is complete. Budget for the project was $18,800,000. We expect total expenditures on the project to come in at $18,400,000. This project is...
City Council Puts Curfew Ordinance On Hold
Sulphur Springs City Hall, 201 North Davis St. Sulphur Springs City Council during the regular Jan. 7 meeting postponed a vote on a proposed curfew for minors ordinance. City Attorney Jim McLeroy Tuesday night told the council that Ordinance No. 2762 would amend the Code of Ordinances with the addition of an article establishing curfew hours for unaccompanied minors. McLeroy proposed establishing a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m....
Lady Cats Soccer Team, North Lamar, Battle to 2-2 Tie
The Lady Cats Soccer Team opened the regular season Tuesday night, Jan. 7, and they fought to a 2-2 tie with old rival North Lamar at Gerald Prim Stadium. Getting the tie required the Lady Cats to come from behind twice. The Pantherettes wasted very little time getting on the scoreboard as Jaycie Proctor broke in on the goalkeeper and put the ball in the net. North Lamar led 1-0 only 3:22 into the first half. The Lady Cats scored the...
Short Handed Lady Cats Basketball Team Overcomes Obstacles To Edge By Sherman, 42-41
Tuesday night was one where the Lady Cats Basketball Team just seemed to refuse to lose. The Lady Cats had all the cards stacked against them but still managed to get a win, 42-41 on the road against Sherman Tuesday evening, Jan. 7. The Lady Cats suited up just seven players and played their second straight game without freshman Kenzie Willis, who is out with an injury. Freshman Serenity Lewis was slowed by injury during the first...
Sheriff's Officials Ask For Help Locating Guns, Vehicle Taken From In Burglary
Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information regarding this Chevrolet Suburban, reportedly among items stolen overnight Saturday during a a burglary at a FM 1567 residence. Hopkins County sheriff’s investigators Wednesday put out a request for help in locating items taken during a burglary. Several guns and a grey 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, with the license plate MDB0345, were reported to have been stolen from a residence...
Fast Out of the Gate Wildcats Basketball Team Cruises Past Sherman, 81-40
A blistering hot start by the #4 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team helped them overwhelm Sherman on the road in a non-district game, 81-40 Tuesday night, Jan. 7. The Wildcats led 18-4 after one quarter, 42-24 at the half and 56-32 after three quarters. The Wildcats got another big scoring night from senior Sadraidriene Day Day Hall who scored 27 points. Senior Grayson McClure added 12 points. Sophomore Caleb Alexander had a super night...
Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team Gets Solid Win In District Opener At Home
The #15 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions opened district play at home Tuesday, Jan. 7, with an impressive win over Avery, 61-20. The Lady Lions were red hot from the start and led Avery 22-2 after one quarter. The halftime score was 34-6 and the third quarter score was 49-12. Anna Reeder led the Lady Lions with 24 points. Chandler Bain had 13 points. Brittney Peeples scored 8 points. Julianna Giles added 5 points. Maddie Smith and Allie...
Police Alleged Arkansas Left Injured Children In Car When Fleeing I-30 Crash
Tommy Lee Jones A 32-year-old Heber Springs, Arkansas was accused Tuesday night of leaving his injured children in the vehicle following an interstate crash Tuesday night. Police were reportedly dispatched to Interstate 30 west at 6:53 p.m. Jan. 7 to a report of a major crash near mile marker 125. Dispatchers reported a man from one involved vehicle was running from the crash scene, traveling west on Industrial Drive, Sulphur Springs...
Sulphur Springs City Council Votes Unanimously On Contract For City Manager
Sulphur Springs City Council voted Tuesday night on a contract for the city manager. Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night unanimously voted in favor of a 5-year employment contact for the city manager. The City Council entered into executive session to discuss matters affecting the office of the city manager, including a performance review, employment terms and other issues. After 26 minutes, the council reconvened and heard...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Dec. 30, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020
Arrests Richard Morgan, 36 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1/1/2020 for multiple Winnsboro Municipal Court warrants. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 241 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 75 citations and 80 warnings during this reporting period.
