Flood Warning for South Sulphur River Issued Until New Year’s Day Afternoon
Once again the South Sulphur River between Hopkins and Delta Counties is under a Flood Warning. This warning is in effect until Tuesday Afternoon. At 10:15 a.m. Monday, the river stage was just above the 16 feet flood stage. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The river will continue rising to a crest near 18 feet by Monday evening. The river should fall below flood stage Tuesday after midnight. FM 71 in...
Commissioners Court Conducts Final Meeting of 2018
Hopkins County Commissioners Court ended 2018 with a court session Monday morning, December 31st. The court made appointments and conducted routine business in their final session of the year. They approved the updated 2018 Official Road Inventory for Each Commissioner. When the court meets in 2019 two new commissioners will sit on the court. The court recognized retiring County Clerk Debbie Shirley following 44 years of service to...
DPS Arrests Two for UUMV, Meth, and Weapons
When the DPS Trooper stopped the speeding 2015 Nissan Pathfinder with Tennessee license plate at the 131-mile post on I-30, a check of the vehicle revealed it to be reported stolen. During inventory of the vehicle, a methamphetamine pipe containing residue which led to a probable cause search that revealed two handguns, a large quantity of methamphetamine, and assorted paraphernalia. Arrested at the scene and transported to Hopkins...
Winnsboro Police Department December 24-30, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested two, investigated one non-injury accident, responded to 139 calls for service, issued 29 citations, and 48 warnings during the December 24-30 report period. Stormee Light, 24, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Assault of a Public Servant. Joshua Brown, 37, of Winnsboro, was arrested for Public Intoxication. A two vehicle accident in the 700 block of South Main Street resulted in no...
Monday Forecast
Chance of percipitation before 9 am; High: 58; Low: 36; Wind: Southwest 5-10 mph
Alan Parris
Funeral service for Alan Parris, age 49, of Saltillo will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Matt Neese officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery with Robert Hoover, Kevin Hoover, Anthony Harris, Colby Hoover, Dalton Hoover, Chase Carr and Nolan Garmon serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Murray...
Dorothy Eaton
Graveside services for Dorothy Eaton., age 88, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Seymore Cemetery with Shane Carrington and Roy Childs officiating and with Dylan Hilbun, Dakota Roberson, Jimmy Wallace, Mylon Wallace, Jason Felkner, and Josh Pawlik serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one-hour prior at 10:00 A.M. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Eaton passed away...
Sunday Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 44; Low: 41; Wind: Northeast 5-10 mph
Lady Cats Win Championship at Idabel Winter Classic Tourney
The Lady Cats’ basketball team won the championship of the Idabel, Oklahoma Winter Classic Saturday night (December 29) with a 46-33 win over Hugo, Oklahoma. A big third quarter for the Lady Cats helped the Lady Cats get the win. Both teams got off to a slow start in a game that was a rematch from eight days earlier in Hugo. The Lady Cats led 6-4 after one quarter and by 12-11 at the half. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady...
