Local Woman Arrested for Possession of Meth
The Hopkins County deputy stated that when Lori Lynn Orsak, 44, of Sulphur Springs, was stopped for a traffic violation on League Street she displayed signs of narcotic use during their conversation. A search of her vehicle failed to locate any illegal substance but when the female deputy arrived, she searched Orsak. The female deputy found Methamphetamine in Orsak’s clothing. Orsak is in Hopkins County Jail Charged with...
Thomas Lee “Dooley” Melton
Funeral services for “Dooley” Thomas Lee Melton, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018 at League Street Church of Christ with Rev. Mike Eason and Rev. Brian Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Old Tarrant Cemetery with Randy Melton, Bruce Melton, Brian Melton, Scott Melton, Jeremy Melton, Dalton Littrell, Mark Estes and Cody Williams serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will...
Hearts of Life Presents Cecilia; Meet Her and Others Saturday
Cecilia is still waiting for a home to call her own. Cecilia is full grown and medium in size. She loves to go for rides and walks well on the leash. Cecilia can be a little loud and hyper at times, but she knows it will call your attention to her. She longs for one on one time. She is a little picky with other four legged companions. We truly believe that with a lot of love, patience and training, she would be the perfect dog....
Wildcats Host Wylie East for Second Bi-District Game Friday; Wylie East Claims First Game Win
The Wylie East Raiders used two big innings to defeat the Wildcats’ baseball team 9-3 at Wylie East Wednesday night and take a 1-0 lead in the best two out of three bi-district series. The Raiders broke a scoreless tie with four runs in the bottom of the fourth to go up 4-0. They put runners on with a single and a walk and both runners scored on a double. A third run scored when a wind blown pop up on the infield was dropped. A...
Panthers Defeat Detroit in First Game of Bi-District Season
The North Hopkins Panthers took game one of a best two out of three bi-district series in dominating fashion defeating Detroit, 7-0 at North Hopkins Wednesday. North Hopkins scored two runs in the bottom of the second, added a third run in the bottom of the third and scored four big insurance runs in the bottom of the fifth. Wyatt Wharton got the pitching win going the first six innings allowing only three hits and no runs. He struck...
PJC Regents Approve Slight Increase for Board Rates for 2018-2019 Academic Year
At their meeting this week, the Paris Junior College Regents kept rates for residence hall rooms unchanged and approved a slight increase for board rates for the 2018-2019 academic year starting with the fall semester. Hatcher and Thompson Residence Hall rates continue to be $650 per semester and rooms in the South Campus Residence Hall $850 per semester. The 19-meal plan will go from $1,650 per semester to $1,675 per semester,...
Chamber Connection May 3, 2018
A few weeks ago, the Chamber had to make the difficult decision to postpone the 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament due to threats of severe weather. After making that call, I walked around for several hours with that stubborn lump in my throat while just trying to hide my disappointment. I didn’t want to cancel, I wanted everyone to play some golf and enjoy the day. However, I knew we made the right decision because we...
Thursday Forecast
40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, some severe; High: 81; Low 67; Wind: South 15, gusting to 25 mph
Highway 19 North: Lowering Speed Limit Could Happen in June; Safety Improvement Projects Set for Bidding in 2020
TXDOT recently concluded a detailed speed study on State Highway 19, from Loop 301 in Sulphur Springs to State Highway 24 in Delta County. After reviewing the results of the study, TXDOT has proposed a speed reduction pending approval from the Texas Transportation Commission. This proposal is on the agenda for the June commission meeting. Following TTC approval, TXDOT will install new regulatory speed limit signs. The proposed speed...
