Season of Elements continues with “The Hobbit” at PJC
THE HOBBIT — Dwarves celebrate in the background as their leader Thorin Oakenshield (Frederic Doss) prevails over The Great Goblin (Ingeborg Hodge) in this rehearsal of a scene from “The Hobbit,” opening Thursday, Feb. 28 at PJC. As part of the 2018-2019 theme of a “Season of Elements,” the Paris Junior College Department of Drama opens “The Hobbit” on Thursday, Feb. 28, representing the element of Earth. “This production is...
Proclamation Honors Como Volunteer Fire Department for Dedication and Service
Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court honored the Como Volunteer Fire Department with a proclamation that reviewed the history of the department and called on county citizens to celebrate the dedication of the department in serving to protect the citizens and property. County Volunteer Fire Departments serve not only their specific area but are always on call to assist other departments in the county. The Proclamation was read by...
Meet New Library Volunteer at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
If you haven’t been to the Senior Citizens Center Library in awhile, you should come in and check it out. Nell Warren, a native of Hopkins County, has taken over the organization of the Library. Nell is a Retired Librarian from Frost Independent School District. Nell retired after working 26 years in the Frost ISD School Library for students Pre-K – 12 years. She was born and raised in Hopkins County and moved home to the...
Results from Annual 42 Tournament at Pickton Tabernacle Baptist Church
First Place winners: Paul Bennett and Calvin Bain In Saturday’s Pickton Tabernacle Baptist Church annual fundraising 42 Tournament, 18 teams signed up to play. Winners of the 42 Tournament were: 1st Place – Paul Bennett and Calvin Bain 2nd Place – Floyd Pool and Anne McConnell Shown in photos with Winners are Pastor, Mike Haun and Tournament Coordinator, Tommy Neal The 42 Tournament raised $ 1,360.00 for Missionaries...
Video Presentation: Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show Sale of Champions 2019
Sale proceeds for Saturday’s Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Sale of Champions stands at $400,000+ for the second year in a row. The sale concludes the livestock show each this. This year 137 kids and projects made Sale of Champions. Below is a list of Showmanship, sponsored by Northeast Texas Farmers Coop; Sales winners and amount...
G. Kenneth “Curly” Allen
Funeral service for G. Kenneth “Curly” Allen, age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Wheat officiating. Interment will follow at Seymore Cemetery with Butch Adams, Cheve Adams, Zachary Adams, Brandon Brock, Brennan Brock and Dan Mitchell serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday February 25, 2019 at...
Jerry Don Brumfield
Funeral service for Jerry Don Brumfield, age 74, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Murray Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. Jason Connor officiating. Interment will follow at Mt Sterling Cemetery with Charlie Brumfield, Ryan Brumfield, Ty Shane Brumfield, Joshua Cockrum, Jordan Cockrum, Jacob Ball, Kevin McDonald, Daniel McDonald, and Colton McDonald serving as pallbearers. Visitation will...
Martha Lee Fuller Miller Gibson
The celebration of life for Martha Lee Fuller Miller Gibson of Mineola is scheduled for 11:00 am, Wednesday at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Texas. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Talco Cemetery at 2:00 pm Wednesday. Martha was born in Pritchett, Texas on February 28, 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Fuller. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was...
Dinner Bell Menu For February 27, 2019
Dinner Bell February 27, 2019 Community Partner: The Ladies of The First Presbyterian Church Menu: Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Long Grain and Wild Rice Roasted Yellow and Zucchini Squashes Garden Salad Yeast Rolls and Butter Assorted Homemade Cookies Light Chocolate Pudding (the no sugar added dessert) The weatherman has predicted sun for Wednesday. So “Come on and join us for Dinner Bell”. The menu has...
