To Name or Number? Commissioners Ask the Question in Work Session
Hopkins County Commissioners in work session Monday discussed the option of numbering or naming private roads in the county. According to County Judge Robert Newsom there are residents who wish to name the private road and others that desire numbering. Commissioners will meet again to discuss the issue. In the next meeting, they will hear from the 911 coordinator for the regional council of governments regarding the best steps to...
Flood Warning Issued Until Further Notice
A flood warning for South Sulphur River near Cooper affecting Delta and Hopkins Counties has been issued until further notice. Monday afternoon the stage was 17.45 feet with a food stage of 16 feet. The forecast calls for the river to remain over one foot. KSST archive photo
Winter Chores for a Summer Bounty
by Gere Camper, from Hopkins County Master Gardeners The weather outside may be frightful, but there is still a lot that can be done now to ensure a successful garden this year. A cold rainy day is a great time go through seed catalogs whether online or catalogs and decide what to grow. It’s always nice to add a new vegetable or flower or maybe a new variety such an heirloom tomato. It is important to select plants that are acclimated...
Three Hopkins County Inmates Have Additional Charges Following Conclusion of SCU Investigation
Three inmates in Hopkins County Jail have had charges added following the completion of an investigation by the Special Crimes Unit into possession and sale of methamphetamine by each individual. All three have an extensive arrest record. During the investigation, SCU had made multiple purchases of methamphetamine from Rodrick Ramone Mosley, 42. A warrant for Manufacture/Delivery Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram...
Winnsboro Police Report December 31, 2018-January 6, 2019
During the report period December 31, 2018 through January 6, 2019, Winnsboro Police made no arrests, reported two accidents, responded to 112 calls for service, issued 19 citations, and wrote 50 warnings. A two vehicle accident at West Broadway and Walnut and a two vehicle accident at Broadway and Main were reported. There were no injuries reported in the accidents.
Tuesday Forecast
High: 63; Low: 38; Wind: West becoming north, northeast 5-15 mph with gusts to 20
Lady Cats Face Lindale in Second District Game
Lady Cats Basketball Assistant Coach Jeremy DeLorge was on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach Show after Friday’s night (January 4) loss at Royse City, 69-53 in the district opener for each team. He said Royse City, highly ranked in Class 5A, has a very good team. They feature a left handed 6-foot freshman and a coach’s daughter. The Lady Cats, 0-1 in district play and 18-4 overall, play at...
Wildcats Win Final Pre-District Game; Begin District Friday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta, on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches’ Show, said the 94 points the Wildcats scored against Princeton last Friday night (January 4) at home were the most points scored by a Cipoletta coached team since he’s been in Sulphur Springs. He said the Wildcats’ offense did a good job of executing, knocking down shots, moving the ball inside and...
Soccer: Wildcat, Lady Cat Coaches Comment on Tournament Play
Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey Comments on Terrell Tournament Lady Cats Soccer Coach Joel Bailey said the Lady Cats did not get the results they were looking for in a Terrell tournament last Friday and Saturday. The Lady Cats opened the tournament Friday with a 0-0 tie with Mesquite Poteet. Coach Bailey said Mesquite Poteet is a quality program and he added the tie left the Lady Cats feeling confident. Friday night the Lady Cats...
