River Flood Warning Issued for South Sulphur River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the South Sulphur River near Cooper until late Monday night or until the warning is cancelled. At 10:15 AM Monday the river stage was 15.72 feet. Flood Stage is 16 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage by late Monday morning and continue to rise to a crest near 16 feet by Monday afternoon. A few rural roads will begin to flood if the river flooding does...
Daniel “Dan” Elwood Hinton, Jr.
Daniel “Dan” Elwood Hinton, Jr., age 76, of the Arbala Community passed away on, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence. Dan was born on April 5, 1942 in Sulphur Springs the son of Daniel E. Hinton, Sr and Mildred Morine Tanton Hinton. He married Joy King and she preceded him in death. Dan worked for Amoco Oil in field operations before he retired. He served in the National Guard for over 40 years. Dan was also over the...
Central Baptist Church Invites Kids, Families for Autumn Events in October
According to Melinda Henderson of the Children’s Ministry at Central Baptist Church, two exciting October events are in place for local kids and families! On Saturday October 20, “Pick of the Patch” will begin at noon immediately after the end of the Hopkins County Fall Festival Parade. At Pick of the Patch, free hot dogs will be cooked by members of the Sheriff’s Department, and youngsters can enjoy bounce...
Healthcare Foundation Joins “Bras for the Cause” to Raise Funds for New 3-D Mammography Equipment
Meredith Caddell, CEO Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation According to Meredith Caddell, CEO of the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, the local community has embraced the “Bras for a Cause” nation-wide event during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A fundraising bra decorating contest is currently going on, with numerous displays set up in local businesses around the county. In addition to the Business Category,...
Weekend Reveler’s Wrong Turn
A weekend reveler took a wrong turn when traveling Main Street in Sulphur Springs. The unnamed driver’s rental car ended up on the rails of an active rail line. Once the vehicle slid to a stop, the front tires could not gain traction and a tow truck was required. Car on rail line at Main and Goodman St. Sulphur Springs Police were contacted, and it was determined that a train was not due for more than 1 hour. The driver’s...
Winnsboro Police Report October 8-14, 2018
Winnsboro Police arrested six, investigated two accidents, responded to 109 calls for service, issued 28 citations and wrote 25 warnings during the report period October 8-14, 2018. Sharon S. Allen, 52, of Winnsboro, was arrested October 8th on a Wood County warrant and a Hopkins County warrant. Jason L. Bearden, 40, of Winnsboro, was arrested October 9th on a Titus County warrant. Jessica L. Bentle, 31, of Winnsboro, was arrested...
Local Woman Arrested on Warrants
When the Sulphur Springs Police officer responded to a disturbance involving a 2014 Mustang that was westbound at the 120-mile marker on I-30, he made the traffic stop in reference to a criminal investigation of a reported kidnapping. Nancy Lynn James, 47, of Sulphur Springs gave the officer a false name and incorrect date of birth when identifying. She possessed no valid driver’s license in her possession at the time. ...
Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault Last Month is Suspect in Wife’s Death
Laura Wyatt, 39, was found dead in her home the victim of an apparent gun shot and her husband, Stephen Roy Wyatt, 60, is in CHRISTUS Mother Frances-Sulphur Springs with a wound from an apparent gun shot. Local law enforcement and Texas Ranger John Vance continue their investigation into the incident that occurred Sunday at the Wyatt home on Rockdale Road. Stephen Roy Wyatt Sulphur Springs Police were dispatched to the 900 block...
Flood Watch for Hopkins, Delta, Rains, Hunt Counties Until Tuesday Morning
The National Weather Service Has issued a Flood Watch in effect through 7 a.m. Tuesday morning for Hopkins, Delta, Rains, Hunt and a number of counties in Northeast and North Texas. Multiple rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday. Rainfall amounts in the Flood Watch area will average between 3 and 5 inches with isolated 7 inch amounts possible. A flood watch means that conditions are favorable for...
Dinner Bell Menu For October 17, 2018
Dinner Bell October 17, 2018 Community Partner: Nations Lending Corporation Menu: Chicken ParmesanRice Pilaf Roasted VegetablesGarden SaladButtered French BreadLemon Cake To Die ForLemon Pudding (a no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Hope you join us for this nourishing meal.
