Update: 1 Dead Following Officer Involved Shooting
A 61-year-old Hopkins County man was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon in what was reported as an officer involved shooting in Como. The deceased was identified by authorities as Jimmy De Odell, 61. According to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum, deputies were dispatched to the Como area around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to look for Odell, after receiving information the man might be disgruntled. Officers continued to patrol in the area...
More SSISD Coaching Changes After Tuesday Evening School Board Meeting
There are more Sulphur Springs High School coaching staff changes to report after Tuesday (June 11) night’s meeting of the school board. Coach Chris Owens, who was also a Social Studies teacher, has a new job. He will now take over the high school SAC or Student Assignment Center, an in school suspension program, and he will also continue to be a high school coach. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta lost another assistant...
Wanda Crump
Funeral Service for Wanda Crump, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Martin Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating and Gary Jayne assisting. Interment will follow at Martin Springs Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Mrs. Crump passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. Wanda was born on October 19, 1942 to Theryon and Annie...
Meet Dairy Festival Contestants #4, #5, #6
L.to R. Sable Erdmier, Ashlyn Bimmerle and Callie Harvey Deep into late-night rehearsals for the exciting Queen’s Pageant on Saturday June 15, 2019, the nine Dairy Festival contestants also turn out for early-morning radio interviews on KSST’s Good Morning Show. These activities follow a busy first week which had them milking cows, going up in hot air balloons and riding in the parade on a float she helped to build! On...
New Solar Energy Project Proposed for Dike area
Another solar electric generating facility is being considered for the Dike area of northeastern Hopkins County. Sites in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma, as well as other “locations across the world and other parts the United States” are being also reportedly being considered for the Alpin Sun solar project. Alpin Sun is the same company responsible for Solemio Solar farm SSISD granted a limited value agreement for tax...
Jackie Spence
Mr. Jackie Spence, age 76 of Winnsboro, passed away on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21st, 1942 in Winnsboro to the late Alvin and Gussie Spence. Jackie was employed as a Pipeline Welder and retired after thirty years. After retiring from welding, he worked as an Expediter and a Safety Man for five more years. He was a Baptist by faith and a member of Pineview Baptist Church in...
Taking Aim at Snacking Myths
Johanna Hicks Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences 1200-B W. Houston P.O.Box 518 Sulphur springs, TX 75483 903-885-3443 – phone 903-439-4909 – Fax [email protected] By JOHANNA HICKS B.S., M.Ed., Family & Community Health Agent Who snacks? Just about everyone! A nutritious snack can give you an energy boost when you need it. A planned snack can prevent overeating and actually can be healthy when...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Nurse Aide Assistance
Kristi Schultz, coordinator of nursing home training at Paris Junior College, assists Rickerius Williams and other students enrolled in her Nurse Aide class at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. To find out about other continuing education classes offered at the campus, call 903-885-1232.
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo Calls First Day of Softball Camp Awesome
At the end of day one of the three day Girls Softball Camp Monday (June 10) in the Multipurpose Building, Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo pronounced it awesome. He said numbers were good from the youngest first grader to those who will attend high school this fall. Coach Carrillo said he saw some good things from the campers. He said he saw lots of enthusiasm and a passion for the game. Coach Carrillo said he really enjoys the...
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta Attracts Lots of Boys to Basketball Camp
Boys of all ages turned out Monday afternoon (June 10) to take part in Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta’s four-day Boys Basketball Camp in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School. One camp was designed for boys entering kindergarten through five grade and another for boys entering sixth through the ninth grade. Coach Cipoletta is entering his sixth year as Wildcats Head Coach and his eighth year overall here. He has...
