Chamber Connection February 21, 2019
We enjoyed a wonderful 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Love Makes the World Go ‘Round!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Gladys Howell, Bernie Beers; Growth and Renewal Award, Lynda Hager; Community Pride, Hopkins County United Way; Agriculturalist...
Thursday Forecast
50% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 53; Low: 45; East wind 5-10 mph increasing to 10-15 in the afternoon, gusts to 20 mph
Seven Lady Cats Basketball Players Make All-District Team With One Superlative
Lady Cats senior point guard SaDavia Porter was named the district’s Defensive Player of the Year on the District 15-5A All-District Basketball Team released Wednesday (February 20). The team was selected by the district’s coaches who could not vote for members of their own team. Porter was one of seven Lady Cats named to the All District Team. Selected First Team All District: Senior post Autumn Tanton and Senior guard...
Coach Talk: Rebounding a Key in Wildcat Bi-District Win
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said rebounding was a key to victory for the #4 ranked Wildcats in Tuesday (February 19) night’s bi-district win over John Tyler, 66-50 at Wills Point. The Wildcats now face #24 ranked Midlothian in an Area game Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Forney. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats had perhaps their best rebounding performance of the season Tuesday night. Coach Cipoletta said the...
Saltillo Lady Lions Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinal Loss
The #20 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team had their season come to an end Tuesday (February 19) with a regional quarterfinal loss to #17 ranked Slidell, 51-30. Lady Lions Coach Colton Smith said Slidell is a good team coached by a good coach in Lance Shelton. Coach Smith said Slidell had only two losses on the season. He said they shot the ball well and made 9 three-point baskets. Slidell led 14-3 after one quarter,...
Mae Lou Dial Lewis
Funeral service for Mae Lou Dial Lewis, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2019 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Dr. Harold B. Nash officiating. Interment will follow at North Caney Cemetery. Viewing will be held Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mae passed away on February 17, 2019 in Lewisville, TX. She was born on June 27,...
Bobbie Jean Worsham
Funeral Service for Bobbie Jean Worsham, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Worsham passed away peacefully and with family at home on February 20, 2019, at approximately 2:00 AM. ...
Home Invasion Suspect Sought by Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators
A home invasion and robbery at a residence on State Highway 11W just outside the city of Sulphur Springs has Hopkins County Investigators seeking assistance from the public. A $1,000 cash reward and possibly other reward money through Crime Stoppers are being offered. On Tuesday a thin build masked white male believed to be between 40 and 50 years of age entered the unlocked back door of the residence and walked up behind the senior...
