James Allen Hood
It is with great sadness that the family of James Allen Hood announces his passing on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the age of 80 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Holy Ghost Central Church in Alba, Texas with Pastor Rick Childers officiating. James was born April 13, 1938 in Veto, Alabama to John and Gertrude (White) Hood. James enlisted in that US Army working his way up to through the...
Wildcat Football Season Tickets Go on Sale Next Week
by Don Julien Next week (July 30-August 3) is season ticket week for Sulphur Springs’ football fans. The activity will take place at the High School Media Center Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8:15 a.m. until noon. Fans are asked to enter the high school from the Connally Street entrance. Price of a five-game season ticket package is $50 for chair back seats and $40 for the rail back...
SSHS Athletics Fills Coaching Positions
by Don Julien Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens has once again filled all the slots on his coaching staff. He thought that was done earlier this month until Lady Cats Assistant Basketball Coach Ashton Wells resigned to become the head girls basketball coach at Winona. The Sulphur Springs school board accepted Coach Wells resignation at a July 9th meeting. Monday night (July 23), the Sulphur Springs School Board approved Coach...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Celebrates A Special Delivery; Dr. Tris Delivers 13,000th Baby
Sulphur Springs, TX – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs had a special delivery on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 by OB/GYN, Dr. Somjai Tris. Dr. Tris delivered his 13,000th baby at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. He began his practice in Hopkins County in November, 1980 and his first delivery was in the first quarter of 1981. Dr. Tris was instrumental in the planning and development of the current...
Mesquite Man With 10.7 Pounds of Meth Arrested by Local DPS; Wanted by U S Marshalls
Daniel Lopez, 38, of Mesquite is in Hopkins County Jail held without bond on a warrant out of the U S Marshalls Service and for Manufacture Deliver 10.7 pounds of methamphetamine ice. Lopez was stopped for a traffic violation by DPS Trooper Aaron Hanna at the 129 mile marker on I-30 Monday evening, July 23, 2018, around 9:30 p.m. Showing signs of nervousness and criminal activity, Lopez gave consent to search the vehicle he was...
Jerry M Jordan
Jerry M. Jordan, age 79 of Winnsboro, has gone home. He passed away on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 in Tyler. He was born on August 4th, 1938 in the Peckerwood Flats Community, near Winnsboro, Texas to Connie Hugh Jordan and Willie Annie (Russell) Jordan. He married Ella French on December 10, 1960. He served in the National Guard for 8 years. Jerry worked as a machinist at Rockwell Valve for many years later working for Wood County Pct....
PJC Health Department Gets New Equipment
Paris Junior College will be showcasing new health occupation program equipment and upgrades to the public on Thursday, July 26, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Bobby R. Walters Workforce Training Center. Through generous community grants, Radiology Technology has received new equipment, the Nursing Department has received medium and high-fidelity simulation equipment, Emergency Medical Services has an ambulance simulator, and...
