Signing Day: Five SSHS Student-Athletes Sign Wednesday
Wildcats quarterback D’Corian Young, the son of Cory Young and Charlissa Hawkins, signed with Trinity Valley Community College in Athens. Young said he felt Trinity Valley was the best place for him. He said he wants to go the JUCO route, getting playing time and getting his grades right before signing with a Division 1 program. Young said he loved the beautiful Trinity Valley campus in Athens. He called it one of the best...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Break Time
BREAK TIME The arrival of a container of fresh popcorn at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus signaled it was break time. Enjoying the popcorn are, from left to right, are student Emily Nance, Coordinator of Student Activities Taylor Locker, and student Selina Hood.
A&M-Commerce Office of Sponsored Programs Hosts Leo Talks
COMMERCE, TX— The Office of Sponsored Programs at A&M-Commerce is hosting Leo Talks during Spring 2019. The lectures are “TED-like” talks that last about 20 minutes and feature presentations from two A&M-Commerce professors per event. “The goal of the series is to bring our faculty, staff, students and community together to share ideas and to get to know each other in a relaxed setting,” said Dr. Matt Wood, vice provost for...
City Manager’s Report Presented in February Council Meeting
City Manager Marc Maxwell’s Report presented in the February City Council meeting included: CROSSTOWN TRAIL – Construction continues on the Hopkins County Civic Center grounds and Peavine Pinion Pond. In January the Capital Construction Division poured more concrete, installed bike racks and trash cans, laid sod to prevent erosion, installed a water fountain and planted trees. SUNSET STREET – Work should begin on this...
City Council Approves All Items on February Agenda
With few comments made and unanimity on all items, the Sulphur Springs City Council took less than one hour to move through a 22 item agenda filled with ordinances, resolutions, and an audit report. Mayor John Sellers began the meeting with a reading of a Black History Month Proclamation noting that this year is the 93rd anniversary of a time set to honor and increase the knowledge of Black History as a means of improving relationship...
Suspicious Person Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance
Hopkins County Deputies were called to County Road 1178 west of State Highway 154 Tuesday evening regarding a suspicious person. Deputies were advised there was one or more individuals and that one individual claimed the keys to the vehicle were locked inside. When deputies arrived, Christopher Chance McGary, 34, of Sulphur Springs, began walking away from the vehicle. He became verbally aggressive and deflected deputies questions....
Special Crimes Unit Investigation Leads to Arrest of Local Man for Possession and Sales of Cocaine
A Special Crimes Unit arrest of Monerius Montreal Barnes, 36, of Sulphur Springs, resulted from an investigation for sales and possession of cocaine. Four separate undercover buys of cocaine led to a narcotics search warrant at a Beckham Street residence where Barnes would sell narcotics. Undercover buys amounted to 5.05-grams of cocaine and the warrant executed by SCU Investigators, SSPS Detectives, patrol, and Hopkins County...
Torai Yevettee Young
Funeral services for Torai Yevettee Young, age 51, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Cherry Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Philip Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at North Caney Cemetery with Sedrick Adams, Curtis Adams, Cory Young, Shaka Johnson and Justin Young serving as pallbearers. There will be no formal visitation. Torai passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at...
Hearts of Life Presents Jack for Adoption
Jack is still searching for his forever home! Jack is approximately 9 months old. He is very intelligent, rides great in the car, walks well on the leash and loves everyone he meets. Jack is a puppy and will need an ample amount of chew toys. He is also the perfect age to train to your lifestyle. Jack’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal...
