Roger Ridner
Roger Ridner, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2019. A memorial service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held on Friday April 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Martin Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating. Howard Roger Ridner was born on March 12, 1949 in Somerset, KY to Howard and Elva Ridner. He married Kimberly Lee in Jellico, TN on August 4, 1977. Roger and his wife moved to...
Arbala UMC Fish Fry & Auction
The Arbala United Methodist Church Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser and Auction will be held Saturday, April 13th, beginning at 5PM. The Auction will begin at 6:30PM. This event is being held at the Arbala Community Center. Menu includes fish, hushpuppies, and more. For more details, please contact Pastor Daniel Lewis at 214-587-2361. Prepare to get hooked. Methodist cross and flame fish fry graphic
Phillip Wayne Russell
Funeral service for Phillip Wayne Russell, age 83, was conducted at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel on April 6th, 2019, Pastor Jerry Griffin officiated.. Interment followed service in Smyrna Cemetery. Mr. Russell passed early Tuesday morning in Tyler at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in the Louis and Peaches Heart Hospital. He was born Sept. 7, 1935, in Emory, to the parentage of Alma Payne Russell and Lillian Samford, He...
Man Found Passed Out In SUV Accused Of Having Cocaine, Heroin
Dustin James Spieldenner A DeKalb man, 26, found passed out in a GMC Envoy parked in the middle of U.S. Highway 67 west at FM 2653 south at 1:51 a.m. Saturday was arrested on a theft warrant and two controlled substance charges, after being treated for a possible overdose on heroin. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Shea Shaw and deputy M.Cleveland were dispatched to the location, where a running vehicle was reportedly parked in the...
Arkansas Man Allegedly Found With Lewd Photos of Children On His Phone
Aaron David Brumley, 29, of Ashdown, Arkansas was arrested at 12:42 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 119 by Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde for possession of lewd visual material depicting a child — possession of child pornography. Aaron David Brumley He was reportedly stopped for driving a Dodge Avenger in the left lane of I-30 west Sunday and not passing other motorists. On contact, the...
Lonnie Fox, Alina Tatum Sanders Selected As Civic Center Manager, Assistant
Lonnie Fox was named the new manager and Alina Tatum Sanders the new assistant manger of Hopkins County Regional Civic Center by Hopkins County Commissioners on Monday Lonnie Fox has been selected as manager and Alina Tatum Sanders as assistant manger of Hopkins County Civic Center. Hopkins County Commissioner Court made the announcement following an executive session of about 45 minutes.Judge Robert Newsom noted Fox’s prior...
Great Fun in Store During “Stage and Screen” Concert May 4,5 in SSHS Auditorium
This Spring, fans of the Northeast Texas Choral Society get another opportunity to see and hear the 100-voice Northeast Texas Choral Society perform. Their “Stage and Screen” concert is planned for May 4 and 5 in the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium of the Civic Center. Designed to feature the familiar theme songs of favorite TV shows from “I Love Lucy” to “Mr. Ed” to “Hawaii...
TxDOT Warns To Be Aware In Work Zones
Fatalities Decline in State Highway Construction AreasTxDOT Promotes Safe Driving in Conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week April 8, 2019AUSTIN — In spite of a decrease in work zone crashes in Texas last year, 161 people still lost their lives and another 684 were seriously injured. The majority of those fatalities — 84 percent – were motorists and/or their passengers. As National...
Paris District Road Report For Week Of April 8
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in this area of the Paris Texas Department of Transportation district during the week of April 8, but subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should...
