Sheriff’s Posse Celebrates 30th Anniversary; Sheriff Plans More Involvement for the Group
He became a member of the Hopkins County Sheriff’ Posse and found a love for law enforcement. Now, Sheriff Lewis Tatum wants to return the local posse to activities that were a part of its beginning. The Sheriff addressed the posse at their 30th Anniversary Chile Luncheon and Swearing-in Saturday, January 13th. In the warmth of the Sally Port at the Hopkins County Jail, the men and women members of the Sheriff’s posse celebrated the...
Wildcats Rally to Defeat Tigers
After struggling on offense for two quarters at Mount Pleasant Friday night (January 12), the #8 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team came from behind in the second half to take a 57-54 win. The Wildcats trailed 12-7 after one quarter and 26-16 at the half. Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats played a bad first half with 17 turnovers. However the Wildcats outscored the Tigers 21-12 in the third quarter to cut...
Wildcat, Lady Cat Soccer Update
Austin Lanier 4, Wildcats Soccer 2 The Wildcats’ soccer team went ahead twice but couldn’t hold on as they dropped a match of Austin Lanier, 4-2 Friday (January 12) at the 2018 Longhorn Challenge High School Soccer Showcase in Austin. The Wildcats led on a goal by Johnathan Alvarez assisted by Angel Tavera. After the score was tied, Tavera put the Wildcats up again on a penalty kick goal. The Wildcats are now 2-5 for the...
Lady Cats Overwhelm Lady Tigers 68-33
The #9 ranked Lady Cats’ basketball team shot a torrid 60% from the field to overwhelm Mount Pleasant, 68-33 in Wildcats Gym Friday night (January 12). The Lady Cats hit 29 of their 48 shots. They got off to a good start and led the Lady Tigers 18-7 after the first quarter. Autumn Tanton led the way early with 8 first quarter points. With Kaylee Jefferson on the bench with foul trouble in the second quarter, Mount Pleasant got...
Northeast Texas Childrens Museum Hosts Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
(January 12, 2018, Commerce, Texas) “Winter Wonderland” will be the theme for the 2018 Daddy Daughter Dance at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. With snowflake decorations and special crafts for the winter theme, the night will be a special time for young ladies and dads, granddads, and uncles. The event will be held at the Children’s Museum on February 3 from 6:30 to 9:00. Bryan...
SSHS Hosts Powerlifting Meet Saturday
This year’s Sulphur Springs Powerlifting Meet at the Multipurpose Building Saturday (January 13) could be a huge one. Wildcats Powerlifting Coach Casey Jeter said there might be as many as 500 lifters competing including 100 to 150 girls. Coach Jeter said that would make this meet the largest in the state except for the state meet. Weigh in begins at 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The first lifters should get started at 9...
John Wylie Lightfoot
Funeral service for J.W. Lightfoot, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at League Street Church of Christ, Sulphur Springs, with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at League Street Church of Christ. Private family interment will follow at Posey Cemetery with Kenny Crowson, Stanley Horton, Connor Nix, Carson Nix, Tony Coffman and Ronny...
