FORGERY ARRESTS
A man and a woman were arrested for forgery after counterfeit money was found in their possession Saturday night in Sulphur Springs. City police officers were sent to the 1700 block of south Broadway on a report of suspicious activity. They discovered some counterfeit money and a firearm in an SUV the couple were in. 35-year old Willy Gibson of Shreveport, Louisiana was charged with forgery and with being a felon in possession of a...
Court Plea Agreement: 45 Years in Prison
55-year old Joe Lee Cathey was sentenced to 45-years in prison for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Eighth District Court in Hopkins County Monday. The sentence was part of a plea agreement. A jury showed up to hear the case but they were excused from service by District Judge Eddie Northcutt. Cathey was originally offered a 30-year prison term in exchange for a plea of guilty but he rejected the state’s...
Shannon Oaks Church Pumpkin Patch: Now Open
The Shannon Oaks Church Pumpkin Patch opened this past weekend on Sept. 30th, 2017, and will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm until October 28th. The pumpkin patch will house a special “Pumpkin park” which includes fun activities for the whole family such as face painting, games, pumpkin bowling, mazes paintball, and more. This event is open to the public, and admission is $5 for everyone over...
PJC SS-Child Care Workshop offered Saturday Oct 7th, 2017
The Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center is offering a Child Care Workshop this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The keynote address will be given by Paulette Allard, who will speak on Active Supervision. This is an effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. It transforms supervision from a passive approach to an active skill. Active Supervision ensures...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 20-26, 2017.
September 20th Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 3234 near Quitman; at approximately 7:54 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual. Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 8:34 a.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on FM 3056 near Mineola. Actors, or actors unknown, stole 2 solar panels and a time feeder from the reporting party’s property. Deputies...
Free Southwest Flights
Although, we don’t end up flying Southwest Airlines much, the opportunity to get free flights always appeals to me. And now that Southwest has added several new planes to their fleet, namely the Boeing 737 MAX, we will be giving them more consideration. Chase Bank is offering a sign-up bonus for one of their Southwest Airlines credit cards to get 40,000 Rapid Rewards Points just for signing up for the card and spending $1,000...
PJC Announces Homecoming, 2017 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Ron Dodson
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, Public Information Services Ronald F. Dodson, Ph.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.H.A. of Tyler, Texas has been selected as the 2017 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumnus. He will be recognized during the 93rd Homecoming festivities Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4. “Dr. Ron Dodson is a member of the PJC Class of 1962,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. “He is a renowned specialist in the field of research and...
Following 7 Mini-Walks, Thursday’s “Walk to Remember” is Final Step in Terrific Tuesday Fundraiser for 2017
The 2017 Mini-Walks are concluded. Please attend the Walk to Remember on Thursday October 5, 2017 at 6pm in The Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. It will be the final fundraising event for the Terrific Tuesdays program, a weekly respite program for caregivers of Alzheimer/Dementia victims in the local area. Meet caregivers and local healthcare personnel and enjoy the evening presentation.
4H Proclamation To Be Read Monday October 2 at 4:30pm on Courthouse Steps
Monday October 2 is the kickoff for 4H Week in Hopkins County! All 4H members, families, leaders and prospective members are invited to meet at the Hopkins County Courthouse steps at 4:30 pm to hear the reading of the 4H Proclamation by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome. There will also be refreshments and information about 4H enrollment for new members. Following the reading, a meeting will be held at 5:30pm at the Hopkins County6...
