Miller Grove Hornets, Lady Hornets Win District 23-A Cross Country Championship
The Miller Grove Hornets and Lady Hornets both won the district championship in cross country in District 23-A. In an incredible showing, the Hornets took the top six spots to capture the championship. Isaiah Billinsley won the race with a time of 15:43.08. Kobe Robertson was second, Matthew Brignon was third, Lance Verner Davis was fourth, Tanner Hensley was fifth and Lexton Sly was sixth. The Lady Hornets were led by Cassidy Seaney...
District 2 Senator Hall to Visit Sulphur Springs Saturday
Saturday afternoon, October 13, 2018, District 2 State Senator Bob Hall will be on the downtown square in Sulphur Springs between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hall, called by some the most conservative Senator in Austin, will meet with constituents. Hall, a Republican and incumbent seeking re-election, will have yard signs available and lemonade and cookies will be served. Local Republicans invite the public to attend and meet...
Candlelight Vigil Planned for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Safe-T Crisis Center of Sulphur Springs’ Outreach plans a Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at 6:30pm on Celebration Plaza. The purpose of the Vigil is to honor the silent voices and those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Speakers will include Hopkins County Attorney Dusty Hyde Rabe, and domestic violence survivor Gala Lawrence. In case of rain, an alternate location will be The Roc at 115 Putman...
Blue Santa Toy Drive Begins Oct. 22 in Hopkins County
According to Amy Griggs, Community Liaison for the Blue Santa Toy Drive, it’s almost time for the Blue Santa campaign to start. You can begin looking for the Blue Santa barrels to appear around Sulphur Springs retail areas in late October. That’s when the annual Toy Drive begins in earnest, and your help is needed. During the past several years, Blue Santa has stepped up to assist with increasing needs in the Hopkins...
Alabama Man Arrested for Possession of Meth
Robert Royce Haga, 54, of Huntsville, Alabama, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violationon I-30. Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford, who was on patrol Wednesday afternoon, observed an open container in plain view in the vehicle. Haga admitted it was his. The driver of the vehicle admitted to having marijuana under his seat. A search of the vehicle revealed a syringe loaded with a clear substance...
Hearts of Life Presents CeCe for Adoption
CeCe is still looking for his forever home. CeCe is a 2 year old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix. He is a very loving, very playful and very large pup! He is always happy to see you! His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com
Chamber Connection October 11, 2018
All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off. Please make plans to be there!!! T-shirts will be available for purchase that night. Call the Chamber for...
Good Grief! Senior Citizens “Peanuts” Halloween Party Coming Up October 31st
Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center Director, is taking reservations for the Halloween Party that will be held on Wednesday, October 31st at 11:00 AM. She says please sign up! If you do not sign up you won’t have a place to sit or anything to eat due to limits on seating and space. Only take the first 80 people to sign up can attend, so don’t miss the fun! We will be serving Cheeseburgers with all the Trimmings,...
