Expert Witnesses Take Stand in Crum Murder Trial
by Kerry Craig Testimony in the Aaron Crum murder trial in Hopkins County’s 8th District Court continued Wednesday with Jessica Horton the sister of murder victim Joshua Paul Cowling on the witness stand. Horton was at the after hours party when her brother was killed and called 911 to report the shooting and told the court that Crum administered CPR to her brother. She said he also told her he was “in fear for my...
Wildcats Coach Owens Talks Falcons, Playoffs, and More
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens talked about the Wildcats, the North Forney Falcons, the playoff possibilities and more at his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning (November 7). Coach Owens said he has changed the practice routine for the Wildcats. They are now working at The Prim on Mondays without pads on. He said they install the game plan, review things and do special teams work. On Tuesday he said the Wildcats have a...
Longview Scrimmage Prepares Wildcats for Season Opener Saturday in Cowtown Showdown
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said he saw a lot of good but also a lot of things that need working on at his team’s second and final scrimmage at Longview on Tuesday (November 6). He said the Wildcats were up and down during the scrimmage. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats came out flat without much energy. He said technically the Wildcats may have won the scrimmage by one point but he added the score was not kept....
Lady Lions Open Season With Loss to Lone Oak
The Saltillo Lady Lions opened their basketball season with a road loss at Lone Oak, 50-45 Tuesday (November 6). The Lady Lions were led by Brittney Peeples who scored 11 points. Anna Reeder score 9, Maddy Smith, Chandler Bain and Jocelyn Ochoa all had 7 points. Paisley Kastner scored 4. The Lady Lions, 0-1 for the season have their home opener against Como-Pickton Saturday (November 10) at 6:30 p.m. Colton Smith is the Lady Lions...
NE Tx Choral Society Asks For Assistance in Purchasing New Risers for Concerts
Every first weekend in December and May, the North East Texas Choral Society, which consists of over 100 volunteer singers, presents a seasonal concert for Hopkins County and the surrounding communities. Each performance requires set up and break down of multiple heavy 8’x 10′ platform risers plus chairs for the singers. Members work diligently before and after each concert to complete this laborious task. You can see from...
Cinch United Finals Rodeo Ticket Giveaway
Yes friends… it’s true. KSST is giving away 4 tickets to the Cinch United Finals Rodeo coming to Sulphur Springs November 15th, 16th, and 17th. To enter, ‘Like’ this post, and make sure you ‘Like’ our Facebook page. The tickets are good for any date. The winners will be announced on and contacted via Facebook. Tickets can be picked up at the KSST Studios, 717 Shannon Rd during regular business...
PJC Homecoming Schedule, King and Queen Nominees Announced
HOMECOMING NOMINEES The 2018 nominees for Paris Junior College Homecoming King and Queen are, from left, Cannon Davis, Julio Jimenez, John Altman, Jaida Muhammad, Kamryn Wimberly, and Katie Cullum. Crowning of the King and Queen will take place at halftime of the men’s basketball game Saturday evening. “PJC through the Decades” is the theme for the 94th annual Homecoming festivities at Paris Junior College...
Lola McFadden
Lola McFadden, 83, of Sulphur Springs, TX. was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, November 5, 2018. Lola was born on September 26, 1935 in Miller Grove, TX. While attending Church, she met and later married Don D. McFadden with whom she shared almost 50 years of marriage. They celebrated and nurtured three beloved daughters. Lola was a devout Christian and active member of Davis Street Baptist Church for 73 years....
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Basic County Corrections Course
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is the site host for Basic County Corrections Course. The class, which is taught through the Kilgore College East Texas Police Academy, covers a wide range of topics that jailers encounter daily. Wednesday, November 7, 2018 was the final day of class room training. Students will be attempting the state test for their jailor license Friday. Seven students, shown here with instructor Hopkins...
