Teams Needed for the New “Whipped” Challenge Food Contest for Dairy Festival 2018
In search of a new dairy food contest, local Extension Agent Johanna Hicks and food committee members who like the TV show “Chopped” decided to fashion a similar contest for this year’s Hopkins County Dairy Festival. It will be held on the morning of Saturday June 16, 2018 in an outdoor setting in front of the Civic Center sound stage. Space is limited to eight 4-person teams, and entry fee is $40 per team. Get your...
Mayor Proclaims Friday “Put on Purple Day” in Sulphur Springs; Raising Awareness of Lupus
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS PROCLAMATION: WHEREAS, an estimated 1. 5 million Americans suffer from Lupus, the chronic inflammatory, autoimmune disease that can affect various pans of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys; and WHEREAS, Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to those of many other illnesses, and major gaps exist in understanding the causes and consequences; and WHEREAS,...
PJC Graduates 371 Students
by Paul Bailey A beautiful evening greeted graduates, their families and friends at Noyes Stadium on May 11 during the 93rd spring graduation ceremony of Paris Junior College. Out of 371 students graduating with a certificate or associate degree, more than 200 students chose to participate in the ceremony. PJC Student Government Association President Johnathan Stevenson gave the opening invocation, and freshman music major Cyan...
Second Day of Early Voting in Primary Runoff Slower for Republicans
The second day of early voting in the May Primary Runoff was not as active for Republicans as the first but Democrats seem to be holding a steady pace. For Republicans, 121 ballots were cast Tuesday bringing their total to 284 ballots cast in the first two days. Democrats had seven (7) voters cast ballots bringing their total to 14 for the first two days. Early voting in the Primary Runoff Election continues 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each...
Como Woman Admitted to Smoking Meth
When the 2005 Chrysler 300 was stopped by the Hopkins County Deputy on FM 69 south of the Black Oak Church, Brenda Raley Davis, 63, of Como, showed signs of involuntary movement of the jaw that appeared to be the result of the influence of a narcotic. Consent to search the vehicle resulted in the officer finding a black zippered sunglasses case on the passenger side floorboard. Inside the case was a clear glass pipe commonly used for...
Ama Dee “A. W.” Williams, Jr.
Funeral Service for Ama Dee “A.W.” Williams, Jr., age 83, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 19, 2108 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Nash officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Terry Williams, Joe Reynolds, Jimmy Harrison, Prince Beachum, Kendal Frazier and Champion Jones. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home. Ama Dee Williams,...
Wednesday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High 87: Low: 68; Wind: Northwest around 5 mph
Sulphur Springs Public Library Announces Summer Reading Program 2018
Who remembers these sayings?…A Spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down…choose your friends wisely…Be prepared for anything…carefully consider your words…be polite and keep your cool. These are words of wisdom from Mary Poppins! Sulphur Springs Public Library teaming up with Shining Star Productions proudly announces Fun with Mary Poppins Summer Reading Program 2018. As always, the library challenges kids to complete three...
Jack Henson
Jack Henson, age 83 of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 in Winnsboro. He was born on April 23rd, 1935 in the Coldwater Community of Wood County, to Albert Clayton Henson and Mardivey (McAllister) Henson. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On September 8th in 1959 he married Molly Brown. Jack was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He worked in the construction Industry for many years and was a...
