Doris Faye Sharper Brooks
Doris Faye Sharper Brooks, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 15th, 2018 in Tyler. She was born on March 6th, 1930 in Wood County to Rev. Vinnie Sharper and Gladys (Alexander) Sharper. She was a member of Muddy Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Quitman. Doris was preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Olin Wilford Brooks; brothers, Vinnie Sharper, Jr., Lawrence Joe Sharper, George W. Sharper; and sister Willie...
Republican Presidents’ Day Forum & Fundraiser
On the eve of early voting in the March 6th Primary Election, approximately 300 Hopkins County Republicans heard their candidates in all contested races. The 7th Annual President’s Day Forum & Fundraiser took place at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Banquet Hall. State Representative Dan Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance and State Senator Bob Hall introduced the evening’s special speaker Texas Attorney General Ken...
Early Voting Underway; Candidates, Signs Must be 100ft from Voting Site
Early voting in the March 6th Primary election is underway for Hopkins County residents at the Justice of the Peace Courtroom 128 Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. Some voters are concerned about candidates and candidate signs near the polling place. However, candidates can seek your vote or place their campaign signs more than 100-feet from the early voting site. They cannot be within the 100-foot boundary. As of Monday morning, the...
Sammy Clifton
Funeral Service for Sammy Clifton, age 68, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with Delbert Milum, Chance Clifton, Jay Griffin, Kristina Watkins, Helen Rayborn and Shane George serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday, February...
Local Man Arrested Following Undercover Investigation
The Special Crimes Unit arrested Andy Tyler Lem Jones, 24, of Sulphur Springs, for Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, a Felony 2. Jones was arrested at his residence following an undercover investigation in which a quantity of methamphetamine was sold weighing within the parameters of the charge. Jones is in Hopkins County Jail held on a $30,000...
Winnsboro Police Department Report for February 12-19, 2018
Two arrests, one non-injury accident, 113 calls for service, 27 citations and 30 warnings issued were reported by Winnsboro Police during the February 12-19, 2018 report period. Juan Gutierrez, 36, of Winnsboro, was arrested February 12, 2018 for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions. Kitty Warren, 61, of Winnsboro, was arrested February 12, 2018 for a warrant out of Wood County. On February 13, the Winnsboro police...
North Hopkins Basketball win in Bi-District Game
By: Amy Sprague and Faith Wheeler After a long season of hard work in the gym the North Hopkins Varsity Boys win the Bi-District Playoff game against Wolfe City on Monday night. The boys played hard and ended the game with a score of 50-31. They are waiting to see when and who they will play against at Area this week. The boys credit their win to lots of hard work and encouragement from their coaches Kelley Clark and Jeff Bell. The...
Reuben Carothers
Reuben Carothers, age 89, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
Lady Cats Defeat Greenville; Wildcats Surprised by Lions in Loss
Lady Cats Soccer 4, Greenville 1 The Lady Cats’ soccer team exploded for four second half goals to come from behind and defeat Greenville, 4-1 Monday night in Greenville. The Lady Lions scored the only goal of the first half and they led 1-0 at the half. The victory improved the Lady Cats district record to 4-1. They are now 12-3-3 for the season. The Lady Cats return to Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night and will play Hallsville....
North Hopkins Panthers Advance to Area
The North Hopkins’ basketball team got off to a good start in the playoffs with a solid bi-district win over Wolfe City, 50-31 Monday night. The Panthers will play an Area playoff game later this week.
