Salli Gayle McClendon
Funeral services for Salli Gayle McClendon, age 63, of Sulphur Springs, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at First Baptist Church in the main sanctuary with Pastor Kenneth Goodson and Rev. Fred Lewisofficiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jared Ramey, Jarred Pickett, Brandon Booher, Tanner Ragan, Cody Weaver, and Jeff Rorie serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be TonyAbercrombie,...
Accreditation as Primary Stroke Center Earned by Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS
Back in October 2019, following evaluation by a Joint Commission agency, the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs was accredited as a Primary Stroke Center. This is one of the highest rankings which hospital organizations may achieve in assessing and treating stroke victims. The accreditation was based on a standard of core measures and ‘best practice’ during a three-month observation process by the Joint...
Presley Cummins of Como-Pickton Named FFA Vice-President of Paris District
According to a report from FFA Sponsor and Ag Science teacher Chanda Neal, the Como-Pickton FFA Chapter was well represented at the Paris District FFA Convention January 9th, 2020. Como-Pickton FFA chapter members Como-Pickton FFA’s very own Presley Cummins was elected to serve as the 2020-2021 Paris District FFA Vice President. Cummins was required to participate in an interview and testing process prior to the convention. She...
SSISD Board Of Trustees Jan. 13 Agenda Includes Lamar Primary Improvement Plan, Special Education Program Report, Trustees Election, Open House, Solar Farms
Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees has a packed agenda for the regular January meeting, which will begin 1 hour earlier than usual Monday. The board will hear a number of reports, including a special education program report from Director Susan Johnston, a presentation by Lamar students and music department, a presentation from Assistant Superintendent Kristin Monk about the Lamar Primary Improvement Turn...
Meal A Day Menu For Jan. 13-17, 2020
Monday – Beef Patties with Roast Gravy, Mashed Potatoes. Catalina Blend Vegetables and a RollTuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Egg Roll and Oriental VegetablesWednesday – Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and Tossed SaladThursday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a RollFriday – Pork Loin, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce and California Blend Vegetables
Wildcats Power Lifters Take Fourth Place At Sulphur Springs Meet Saturday
Wildcats’ power lifters took fourth place at their own Sulphur Springs Meet Saturday, January 11, held in the Multipurpose Building on the SSHS campus. Wildcats Coach Casey Jeter said the Wildcats were just four points out of third place. Wildcats senior George Greenway took first place in the 198 pound class. Greenway lifted a total of 1450 pounds including 600 pounds in squat, 300 pounds in bench press and 550 pounds in dead...
Lady Cats Basketball Team Has Trouble With State Ranked Royse City In District Opener Saturday
By Don Julian A tough first quarter was more than the Lady Cats Basketball Team could overcome as they lost their district opener to Royse City, 65-41 in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School Saturday afternoon, January 11. The Lady CIats fell behind after the first quarter, 25-7 as they had trouble with the Royse City press. The #14 ranked Lady Bulldogs only outscored the Lady Cats by six points over the last three quarters....
Commissioners Court To Consider Land Plat Request, 2 Agreements
Hopkins County Commissioners Court When Hopkins County Commissioners Court meets at 9 a.m. Monday, the agenda shows a number of items the court will be asked to consider approving, including a land plat request, and agreements with the American Red Cross and volunteer fire departments. The court is being asked to consider and approve a plat of Together Good Deeds II Addition. Also, two contracts have been presented for approval, a...
Wildcats Soccer Team Wins One And Loses One Against Good Teams In Longview Tourney Saturday
By Don Julian The Wildcats Soccer Team managed a split of two games against good competition on Saturday, January 11, in the 2020 Lobo Invitational in Longview. In a game made up from a Friday postponement, the Wildcats got by Jacksonville, 1-0 early Saturday. The Indians were called for a penalty during the final 12 minutes of the game and Wildcat Omar Hernandez scored a goal on the penalty kick. The game was a rematch of last...
