Crum Remains in Jail Following Bond Reduction
Aaron Tyler Crum, 26, remains in Hopkins County Jail Thursday afternoon even though his bond for a Felony 1 Murder charge was reduced Wednesday from $1-million to $225,000. Crum is accused in the shooting death of Joshua Paul Cowling. The bond reduction followed an evidence hearing in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to Crum’s attorney Martin Braddy. Braddy is a former District Attorney in Hopkins County. Crum was indicted...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report May 16-22, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for May 16, 2018 to May 22, 2018: Disturbance: 6; Thefts: 6; Burglaries: 4; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischiefs: 1; Inquests: 2; Suspicious Circumstances: 6; Suspicious Vehicles: 14; Suspicious Persons: 3; Alarms: 8; Harassments: 3; Criminal Trespasses: 2; Scams: 0; Frauds: 1; Abandoned Vehicles: 2; Cows Out: 16; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 0; Dog Bites: 2; Fires: 1; Noise...
Xzavion Jahmal Epps
Xzavion Jahmal Epps, 18, of Honey Grove, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Melissa, TX. Xzavion was born in Sherman, TX on June 7, 1999 to Latasha Johnson and Cameron Epps. Xzavion attended Honey Grove and Bonham High School graduating in 2017 from Bonham High. He went on to sign with Southeastern University in Durant, OK. Xzavion was looking forward to transferring to Langston University and reuniting with his little brother,...
Meeting Ms. Hopkins County….Contestants 6 and 7
This is the third of four reports about contestants for the 2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, taken from KSST Morning Show interviews with Enola Gay. The pageant will be staged on Saturday June 9 at 6pm in the Civic Center banquet hall. It is free to attend and open to the public. Let’s meet Contestants 6 and 7, Jan and Elizabeth! Jan Massey, age 75, grew up in Delta County with a farming background, then...
Abron Named AD/Head Football Coach at Paul Pewitt High ISD
SSHS Wildcat Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron has been named Athletic Director/Head Football Coach at Paul Pewitt ISD, Omaha Texas. The 3A School is a Consolidated District in Morris County. The Brahma’s have been 3A Division II Bi-District Finalists the past two seasons and were Area Champion in 2015. Abron was unanimously approved for the position and the news tweeted out at 5 a.m. May 30, 2018. Wildcat Head Coach Greg Owens...
County Man arrested for Injury to Parents
Hopkins County Deputies responded to a disturbance on County Road 3563 Wednesday afternoon. There they made contact with Billy Shane McCormick, 37 and his parents. The parents stated that McCormick had thrown water on and pushed his father and had grabbed his mother around the throat and pulled her head down causing neck pain. When deputies attempted to secure McCormick for arrest, he resisted arrest. At the jail, the jail staff...
Heart’s of Life Presents CeCe For Adoption
Meet CeCe! CeCe is a 2 year old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix. He is a very loving, very playful and very big 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 May 31, 2018
Chamber Connection-May 31st We all scream for ICE CREAM!!!! The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is almost here! We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest. There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 5:30 p.m. on the REAR lawn of Shannon Oaks...
Thursday Forecast
High: 95, with heat index as high as 101; Low: 76; Wind: South 10-15 mph, gusting to 20