Francis “Frank” Joseph Stringfellow, Jr.
Francis “Frank” Joseph Stringfellow, Jr., age 64, of Point, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018, in Plano, at Medical City Plano. Frank was born in Shreveport, LA, Nov. 25,, 1953, to Francis Joseph and Carmelita Andries Stringfellow, Sr.. Frank finished high school and some college, as well as, serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. During his working career, Frank was employed as an aircraft mechanic at L-3. He...
Coach Talk: Hammack on Wildcat Wins; Corrillo Says Lady Cats Continued to Hit the Ball
Hammack on Wildcats Sat. Wins Over Wylie East Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said ace pitcher Ryan Humphries set the tone Saturday (May 5) for what turned into two wins at McKinney Boyd as the Wildcats got by Wylie East, 2 games to 1 in a bi-district series. Humphries threw a 5-hitter and gave up only an unearned run. Pacen Edwards and Jaxon Chaney kept it going on the mound in the last game as they combined for a no-hitter...
SSHS All-Sport Banquet Monday Night; Broadcast on KSST
When big sports events occur for Wildcats and Lady Cats’ team, expect to see KSST and Channel 18’s Doug Haston behind a video camera on a tripod. The 2017-2018 Wildcat All-Sports Banquet takes place Monday (May 7) beginning at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. KSST Radio will broadcast the banquet live. Haston will be videotaping all the awards for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable. The Monday...
Reminders: FREE Dog Food and FREE Party in The Park Event
There will be a Party in The Park tomorrow evening. Tuesday, May 8th from 5:00 – 6:30 at Buford Park under the Pavillion. Dale the “C” Cummings will be performing 50’s Music. The Hopkins County Marketers Association will be serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks and Coke Floats This is all FREE to you. Come hear some great music win some door prizes. There will be a contest for the “Best...
Panthers Face Union Grove in Area; Schedule Announced
After defeating Detroit, 2 games to 1, in a bi-district playoff series last week, the North Hopkins Panthers now face Union Grove in Area round action. Saturday night Panthers Coach Tim Henderson announced a three-game Area series with Union Grove. All games will be played at Mesquite’s all-turf Tillery Field. Game one will take place Friday (May 11) at 1 p.m. Game two will be played 30 minutes after the conclusion of gamer one....
Wildcat UIL Literary Criticism Team Wins Championship at State
The Wildcats UIL Academic Literary Criticism Team won the state championship at the UIL Academic State Meet this past weekend (May 4-5) in Austin. The team is made up of Carissa Carter, Lainey Whittle, Celeste Leeds-Laliberte and Natalie Cruz. In individual competition in Literary Criticism, Carter placed second, Whittle was fourth and Leeds-Laliberte was fifth. In other team and individual results, the Wildcat Spelling and...
Meal A Day: Going Above and Beyond for this Community
Meal a Day workers have been reportedly helping out meal recipients and community members in need. One lady said the workers fixed her flowerbed on a rainy day. KSST sat down with Karon Weatherman to find out more about these community helpers. Weatherman explained that as the drivers go out on their daily routes they see the needs for the community members. “They wanted to help [this lady] because they love her.” Karen...
Winnsboro Police Department Report April 30-May 6, 2018
There were three arrests, 164 calls for service, 38 citations issued, and 40 warnings written during the Winnsboro Police report period April 30-May 6, 2018. No accidents were investigated. Miguel Martinez, 19, of Garland, was arrested April 30th for Possession of Marijuana. Ricky Dickens, 47, of Yantis, was arrested May 4th for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Jamie Branch, 49, of Winnsboro, was arrested May 6th for Driving...
Seniors Center Director Plans May, June Activities
Senior Citizens always have lots to do in Sulphur Springs, but the months of May and June are special. You can get all the details at the Sr’s Center, 150 MLK Drive, which is also the home base of Meal a Day. Here are two of the exciting events planned in the community! The first event is a “Party in the Park” on Tuesday May 8 from 5pm until 6:30pm under the Pavilion in Buford Park. Dale “The C” Cummings...
