Miller Grove Rebounds for Win; Face Roxton in Homecoming Game Next Tuesday
The Miller Grove Hornets’ basketball team remained unbeaten in district play with a come from behind win against Fannindel, 68-62 Tuesday night (January 23). Fannindel had a big 21-9 lead after one quarter and led 32-29 at halftime. The Hornets outscored Fannindel 39-30 in the second half to get the win. The Hornets were led by Treyton Andree who had 28 points. Luke Brignon had 17. Kobe Robertson had 10 points. Andjelo Alcox...
Ronald L. “Groovy” Maxwell
Ronald L. “Groovy” Maxwell, age 76 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, January 21st, 2018 in Winnsboro. He was born on September 30th, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio to George Maxwell and Edna Maxwell. He was retired from many years of Heavy Haul Driving, having last been with Clark transportation based out of Euless, TX. At the time of his death, “Groovy” was the oldest Member of the Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets MC, he served in the United...
Gyeula Askew Watson
A Celebration of Life for Gyeula Askew Watson, 91, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted Saturday, January 27, 2018 at noon at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Watson transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Friday, January 19, 2018. The body will lie in state Friday, January 26, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Fuller Street, Sulphur Springs. There will be no formal visitation....
“Neon Game Night” Planned This Friday January 26 at The Magic Scoop!
What is Neon Game Night? Well, according to co-owner Lara Colby, it’s interactive fun for all ages under black lights inside the Magic Scoop General Store, Ice Cream and Cafe, downtown Sulphur Springs. There will be Karaoke, Mega Jenga, Twister, board games and more in a family friendly atmosphere. There’s no cover charge to come in and enjoy the fun starting at 7pm on Friday January 26, 2018. Also, get ready to enjoy the...
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Solves Multiple Burglaries; Three Arrested
January 24, 2018 – Following a month long investigation, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley and deputies have arrested three individuals for burglary of a building in Miller Grove, theft at LaPooch Pet Resort, burglary of a habitation, and thefts in Rains County and Bowie County. A warrant for the arrest of Ashlee Swilling, 29, of Cumby, Nathan Allen Martin, 30, of Conway, Arkansas, and Robert Stephens, 39, led...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report January 10-16, 2018
January 10th Deputies were dispatched to CR 1810 near Yantis, at approximately 1:58 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dispatched to Geronimo near Quitman, at approximately 7:30 a.m., in reference to criminal trespass. John Payne, 47, of Quitman, was arrested for Criminal Trespassing. Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:38 a.m., in...
Soccer: Wildcats Win; Lady Cats Cancel Due to Flu
Wildcats Soccer 2, Pittsburg 0 The Wildcats’ soccer team won their home season opener 2-0 over Pittsburg Tuesday night at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Wildcats scored goals in the first half and the second half. Julio Robles and Angel Tavera scored for the Wildcats. Wildcats Soccer Coach Nicky Wiggins said the Wildcats’ defense played very well. He said the team missed a lot of opportunities to score more goals. The Wildcats...
Basketball: Wildcats, Lady Cats Continue to Dominate District Play
Wildcats Basketball 62, Pine Tree 41 The #7-ranked Wildcats depended on big second and third quarters to defeat Pine Tree on the road, 62-41 Tuesday night. The Wildcats led only 9-8 after the first quarter. The Wildcats outscored the Pirates 16-6 in the second quarter and they led at the half, 25-14. The Wildcats outpointed Pine Tree 19-6 in the third to lead 44-20 after three quarters. Pine Tree outscored the Wildcats 21-18 in the...
Meet the North Hopkins Homecoming Court
By: Amy Sprague and Faith Wheeler [Editor’s Note: KSST welcomes North Hopkins students Faith and Amy as interns for the spring semester.] 2018 is here and so is the North Hopkins homecoming. Friday January 22 the North Hopkins panthers will welcome the Dallas Gateway Gators onto their home court and after the game the North Hopkins Homecoming Court will be presented and a new Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned. Members of...
