Commissioners Court Agrees to Tax Rebate Program
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Hopkins County Commissioners Monday agreed to a proposal from Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation to move away from tax abatement programs to tax rebate programs The program still allows the county go grant tax incentives for businesses, especially new businesses investing in a Hopkins County location. However, instead of the business getting the abatement up front. The...
2 Commissioners, Sheriff Announce Plans to Seek Reelection
June 19, 2019 – Two county commissioners and the county sheriff Monday morning announced their plans to seek reelection in 2020. Hopkins County Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker, Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley announced Monday morning their intent to run for reelection to their respective offices in the 2020 primaries. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley plans to seek a third term as...
Metro Diner Suffers Minor Damage From Car Jumping Curb
The Metro Diner in Sulphur Springs has a little remodeling to do after a Dodge pickup jumped over a parking stop and impacted the wall of the diner around 9:30 AM Monday morning. According to a witness at the scene, two people were slightly injured inside the restaurant and at least one was transported to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital with minor injuries. The driver backed up from the building, parking in the spot correctly and was...
Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Felony DWI
Matthew William West A 35-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested for driving with two children in the car Saturday night. Sulphur Springs Police Lt. Eddie Moon and Officer Derick Williams stopped a Chevrolet 1500 at 9:48 p.m. June 15 after observing it being driven unsafely while the driver made a lane change on Davis Street at Hinnant Street. Upon contact with the driver, identified in reports as Matthew William West, the officers...
Juanita Dykes
Juanita Dykes Juanita Dykes, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 in Winnsboro. She was born on July 29th, 1929 in Oklahoma to the late John Luther and Mamie Mae Connor Bullard. She was a graduate of Winnsboro High, a retired secretary and an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. A loving mother, she and her husband raised two children together. She was preceded in death by parents; husband of 68 years, Olan Dykes...
Dinner Bell Menu For June 19th, 2019
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is this week’s Community Partner Sour Cream Enchiladas Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice Frijoles Salsa Roasted Corn, Black Bean, Avocado and Lettuce Salad Warmed Tortillas and Butter Macerated Strawberries and Blueberries with Cream Topping Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).Enjoy a nice lunch, visit with friends and relax. Hope to see...
Meal A Day Menu: June 17-21, 2019
Meal A Day Menu June 17-21, 2019 Monday — Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli and a Roll Tuesday –Sliced Ham, Red Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Wednesday — Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll Thursday — Beef Spaghetti, English Peas, Garlic Sticks and Tossed Salad Friday — Chicken Fried Chicken and Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese, Malibu Vegetables and a...
Jimmy De Odell
Jimmy De Odell of Como, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The son of J.L. (Boy) and Eva Jo Odell. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Brandon Odell of Irving and Ryan De Odell of Pickton; One brother, Mike Odell and wife Rose of Como; one sister; three grandchildren, Dylan Laine, Abagail Grace and Kendal Beth Odell, all of Pickton; one niece, Jill Odell Murray and husband Judd, and their children Jake and Jenna Murray; one nephew,...
Rachel Bramlett Crowned 2019 Dairy Festival Queen
The Hopkins County Dairy Festival culminated Saturday with the crowning of the 2019 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen during the annual pageant. Rachel Bramlett, daughter of Mark and Brenda Pope, was named the new queen. After a few comical moments in which 2018 Dairy Festival Kaitlyn Ferrill had difficulty getting the crown to turn loose from its secure position in her hair, Ferrill placed it atop Bramlett’s head. As the 2018...
Methamphetamine, THC Oil Found During Traffic Stop
A faulty license plate light resulted in a traffic stop early Friday morning and location of suspected methamphetamine and THC oil. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Lance Burdick stopped a blue Nissan just after 3 a.m. Friday on Shannon Road at E-Z Mart because the license plate was obscured due to a defective license plate light. On contact, both occupants avoided making eye contact with the deputy and insisted on the deputy...
