Larry Dwain Killough
Larry Dwain Killough, age 67, of Emory, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at his home. Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2017, at 2:00 PM, at Point Church of Christ with Richard Kellam officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery in Emory. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory is in charge of the arrangements. Larry was born on December 29, 1949, in...
Serial Number Partially Removed and Two Handguns Lands Felon in Jail
Anthony Deshon Mackintrush, 17, of Little Rock, Arkansas is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon and Tamper with Identification Numbers Personal Property. He was the driver of a vehicle stopped by DPS Thursday afternoon at 2:55 at the 130-mile marker on I-30. According to the Trooper’s report he showed signs of nervousness and criminal activity. Mackintrush denied consent to search his vehicle....
Bond Increased to $1-Million After O’Dell Continues Stalking
Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Hopkins County Deputies in the arrest of Jimmy De O’Dell who returned to Hopkins County Jail Thursday after his bond was determined insufficient. O’Dell’s bond was increased to $1-million when he continued to stalk and make threats against his victim. O’Dell was located in the 10000 Block for FM 115 in Franklin county at 4:30 p.m. This is the second time the bond has been increased. He was...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 9-15, 2017
August 9th Deputies were dispatched to CR 3840 near Hawkins, at approximately 2:04 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked building and it was secure. At 5:18 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 778/FM 49. Deputies spoke with the reporting party over the phone, at approximately 8:50 a.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on FM 514 near Yantis. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol. At 9:41 a.m.,...
Emerald City’s return to Celebration City on Aug 25 is Pre-Fall Festival Event
Tracy Dennis, President of the Fall Festival Board of Directors announces that the touring band “Emerald City” will make a return appearance to the Hopkins County Civic Center on Friday August 25 as a pre-Fall Festival community event. According to Tracy, last year’s Emerald City outdoor concert almost became a weather casualty, but at the last minute, they were moved inside the Civic Center banquet hall to perform...
Now Is The Time To Join 4-H
by Johanna Hicks Interested in Joining 4-H? Now is the Time! 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States. In Texas, more than 550,000 youth are involved in 4-H experiences each year and we are pleased to announce that enrollment for the 2017/2018 year is now open. 4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills them “learn by doing.” It reaches people in their own...
The Modern U.S. Beef Market
by Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D. The U.S. beef market is and has been for a long time, dependent of international trade. Even when we locally can see the direct impact in our economy by buying and selling cattle, the quantity produced by Texas alone cannot be supported by local consumption only. It is however, important to remember that quality and quantity does get produced locally and the tradition of beef and dairy production is part...
Friday Forecast
30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.; High: 94 with heat index as high as 105; Low: 76; Wind: South, southeast 5-10 mph
Sulphur Springs Boys Baseball Association Fall Ball Registration is Underway
August 17, 2017 – It’s time to register for Fall Ball. Forms are available at Fieldhouse Sports. Deadline to register is August 26. Fees : Ages 3&4 – $50 Ages 5 and up – $65 $5 discount for siblings in the same household, after the first registration at full price. Mandatory fundraiser participation, OR pay $25 opt out fee at the time of registration. Out of town teams – $650 + fundraiser. Games...
