PJC Names Four to Academic Hall of Honor
One of the highlights of Paris Junior College’s Homecoming, to be held on the Paris campus November 9-10, will be the induction of the Academic Hall of Honor Class of 2018. Named this year are James A. “Jim” Wade, Sheila Coursey, James R. Rodgers and Judy R. Hodgkiss. “These alumni exemplify the best of PJC,” said President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “Each inductee has made an impact in their chosen career while embodying the basic...
Update: Administrative Judge Names Upshur County DA Named Acting Prosecutor in Wood County
According to the Wood County Monitor, a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety issued Friday afternoon stated, “The Upshur County District Attorney was recently named acting prosecutor by an administrative district judge regarding a complaint against the Wood County District Attorney’s Office. On October 9, 2018, the Upshur County District Attorney requested the Texas Rangers conduct an investigation...
Wildcats Secure Playoff Berth in Win at Greenville
by Butch Burney GREENVILLE — Friday night’s game against the Greenville Lions shaped up as a trap game for the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, and at halftime, the Wildcats had one foot in the trap and the other on a banana peel. But, Sulphur Springs was able to regroup at halftime, holding the Lions scoreless over the final two quarters...
Brenda Rains
A private memorial service for Brenda Rains, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at a later date. Brenda passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Christus Mother Frances, Sulphur Springs, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
Flona Ray Harris
Graveside services for Flona Ray Harris, age 88, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2018 at Tira Cemetery with Rev. Doyle Hayes officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Allen Robinson, Jeff Robinson, Mike Robinson, Donny Gaddis, Matt Panther, Wilbon Johnson, and Landon Harness. Honorary pallbearer will be James Flanagan....
Wood County Sheriff’s Report October 17-23, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for October 17-23, 2018: October 17th Deputies were dispatched to CR 2540 near Mineola, at approximately 7:09 a.m., in reference to an abandoned vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to FM 2966 near Quitman, at approximately 8:43 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a firearm and an AC unit from the reporting party’s...
Annual Harvest Rally at Evening Chapel CME Church
The Pastor and members of Evening Chapel CME Church, 199 Putman Street in Sulphur Springs and Pastor Gailyn McCurdy invite the public to attend the Annual Harvest Rally Program, Sunday, October 28 at 3:30 PM. Special Guest is St. Paul CME Church of Bonham, TX and Pastor Rev. Joe Pease. Food will be served from 1:45 p.m. until 3 p.m.
