United Way’s Lead Donor and CEO Appreciation Luncheon
An evangelist for the Church of Christ, Chase Palmer of Rusk, was the keynote speaker at the Hopkins County United Way’s Lead Donor and CEO Appreciation Luncheon at Sulphur Springs Country Club Wednesday. Palmer discussed this year’s local United Way drive theme, Help Starts At Home. Palmer says it is great work to look after the needs of those who is some situations can’t help themselves. He says he learned the...
Police Search for 17 Year Old Suspect in Shooting
The Sulphur Springs Police Department is looking for a 17-year old man in connection with a shooting that occurred late Wednesday. An active arrest warrant has been issued naming Dakota Hunter Parker for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police Sgt. David Gilmore is investigating the shooting and he said there is also a second warrant naming Parker that is not related to the shooting. Patrol officers responded to a report of...
State Senator Bob Hall to Visit Hopkins County
State Senator Bob Hall will be in Sulphur Springs Thursday. Senator Hall, who represents Senate District 2, will be having a meet and greet event Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Coffee Off the Square at 204 Church Street. Senator Hall is said to be gearing up for the 2018 election according to a brochure publicizing the event. To RSVP, call Glonda Mooney at 972 271-7788.
Glenn Epps Sentenced
Glenn Epps was sentenced in Eighth District Court Wednesday in connection with three convictions returned against him by a Hopkins County jury in August. District Judge Eddie Northcutt sentenced Epps to 12 months in prison for delivery of cocaine. Judge Northcutt sentenced Epps to 2-years in prison, to run after the 12-month sentence, for delivery of methamphetamine in a drug free zone. Judge Northcutt also sentenced Epps to 10-years...
Multiple Illegal Drugs Found During Traffic Stop
Two men and a woman from El Dorado, Arkansas face drug charges after Cumby Police Officer Ryan Johnson made a traffic stop on their vehicle at the 110 mile marker of I-30 at around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday. One of the men fled the scene but was soon captured. The smell of marijuana led to a search of the vehicle. The officer found 4.1 ounces of meth, a small amount of cocaine and 3.9 ounces of marijuana. 30-year old Willis Devin Johnson...
Mary Neal Whisenant, 89, of Pickton
Mary Neal Whisenant, age 89 of Pickton, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 in Pickton. She was born on May 24th, 1928 in Lindsay, Ok., to Jim and Loda Bell Wilson. She was a Beauty Operator for many years as well as a Dairy Farmer, she was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Pickton. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husbands James Courson and Bud Whisenant, Son-Michael Dwight Courson,...
Yet Another Scam Makes the Rounds
An official appearing letter may be in your inbox. Rest assured it is a scam. KSST received this letter via email on Wednesday September 28th, 2017. If you are a victim of an Internet crime, you may file a report with the FBI here.
Get to Know Ms. Texas Senior Classic Patsy Crist
She grew up in Dallas and met her husband through her brother during their Army Days. Today, Gene and Patsy Roan Crist have been married almost 50 years, and Gene is her biggest support in her new role as Ms. Texas Senior Classic. Patsy Crist was crowned Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic in June 2017, and then won the State title on September 23, 2017. One of her first appearances will be the Texas State Fair Parade on opening day,...
