Wildcats Football Team Wants to Get Into Win Column Versus Royse City For Homecoming Friday
It’s Homecoming and the Wildcats Football Team hopes to break into the win column against high flying opponent Royse City Friday (September 20) at 7:30 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium. The confident Bulldogs come in with a 2-0 record after solid wins over Frisco Centennial, 28-7 and Garland, 37-14. This is the Bulldogs district opener as they had a bye last week while all other district teams were in action. The Wildcats are 0-3...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 11, 2019 to September 17, 2019
September 11th Deputies were dispatched to HWY 69 near Quitman, at approximately 2:31 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure. At 3:08 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 515 near Yantis. At 7:35 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 182 near Quitman. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:16 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred on CR 1540 near Alba. This case has...
Bright Star Theater Renovation Ongoing
The massive renovation of what was Trans Texas Theater continues as crews repainted the exterior of the building just ahead of the heavy rains this week. The inside of the theater is also receiving a huge makeover as the seats have been removed and renovations from floor to ceiling are taking shape. Reclining seats will be available in some theaters as well as new projection and sound equipment. The theater will also get a name...
Paris Junior College Announces Distinguished Alumni Awards
Two Selected for the 2019 PJC Distinguished Alumni Award PJC Distinguished Alumni Two lifelong friends have been selected as posthumous recipients of the Paris Junior College 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, according to PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. The late Barney W. Bray, III, Class of 1964 and Thomas Cedric “Tommy” Townsend, Class of 1963 will be honored during PJC’s 2019 Homecoming festivities November 9 at the Love Civic Center....
National Emergency Preparedness Month Part 3:City, County a Team
Effects of heavy rainfall across parts of the county had already awakened first responders early on Friday with reports of rising water and stalled vehicles in the usual areas prone to flooding. Thus, Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson, Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley and Assistant Emergency Coordinator Kristi Springfield were already on the job on September 20, 2019 before arriving at KSST for a Good Morning Show...
Shirley Goodson
Funeral service for Shirley Goodson, age 74, of Dike, TX, will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel, September 21, 2019. Interment will follow at Tira Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 6 to 8 P.M. Mrs. Goodson passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Rock Creek Health and Rehabilitation, in Sulphur Springs.Shirley was born on October 24, 1944 in Odessa, TX to Daniel and Willie...
Richard Lemoien
Richard Lemoien, age 29, of Emory, passed away Thursday, September12, 2019, in a head-on automobile accident. The accident happened September 12th, on State Highway 276. “Richie” was born October 18, 1989, in Mt. Pleasant, Titus County, to the parentage of John Wayne and Carol Lynn Duffek Lemoine. Survivors include: Mother: Carol Lynn Simmons of Emory Daughters: Nora Lemoine of Point Son: John Lemoine of Point Sisters:...
Jack Wayne Lawson
Funeral services for Jack Wayne Lawson, age 86, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 22, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Smedley officiating and Lauren Harpole assisting. Interment will follow at Mahoney Cemetery with Charles Chapman, Richard Dodd, Les Jackson, Gene Ball, Randy Dodd, and David Hoover serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kerry Fox, Lewis Tatum, CJ Davis,...
Donny Godfrey
Funeral Services for Lannas “Donny” Godfrey, age 86, of Sulphur Springs will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with interment to follow at Nelta Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mr. Godfrey passed away Thursday September 19, 2019, Rock Creek Health and Rehab. Arrangements under the direction of...
Sulphur Bluff JV and Varsity Volleyball Teams Win at Rivercrest Tuesday
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Varsity and JV teams won matches at Rivercrest Tuesday (September 17). Head Volleyball Coach Zandra Peyton said the Lady Bears Varsity played great. She said they had a little trouble getting the ball to the target in each set but played together to make plays. Coach Peyton said the Lady Bears did a good job of hitting the ball to locations that took Rivercrest out of their system, The Lady Bears won 3-1...
