Local Woman Arrested on Warrant, Drug Charges
When Larissa Jordan Benson, 27, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at Country Boys by Hopkins County Deputies Thursday at 8:20 p.m. on an outstanding warrant, she was asked if she had anything concealed on her person. She said she had been given something to hold at an earlier time and had concealed it in her person. She removed the small car shaped tin in which a plastic baggie and a plastic cylindrical container containing what is...
Tuesday Forecast
40% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 92; Low: 63; Wind: Southwest, becoming north, northwest 5-10 mph
Mary Ruth Oller
Mary Ruth Oller, age 72, of Point, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 26, 2017. She was born in Hobbs, New Mexico to Hubert Arthur and Lula Loreais Fuller Coble. Mary worked as a health provider for many years. Survivors include: Daughters: Karen Shumate Whitaker, of Eddy; and Amy Ivey of Point Son: Dennis Ivey of Point Grandchildren: Cristina Westerfield, Lee Whitaker, Michael Perez, Valerie Perez, Marcella Hensley,...
S. T. Hodges
Funeral service for S.T. Hodges, age 93, of Emory, will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Church of Christ in Emory. Paul Foley and Luis Camacho will officiate. Interment will follow in Lake Fork Memorial Cemetery. Mr Hodges died Sunday, September 3, 2017 Mr. Hodges was born in Rotan, February 2, 1924, to Benjamin Parker and Sophronia Elsie Walker Hodges. He served his country bravely during WWI, was listed as...
Owens Review Game on Saturday Morning Coach’s Show
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said his team still has a lot of work to do on a lot of things but he pointed out lots of positives in the Wildcats 42-21 win at Sherman Friday night. Coach Owens was on the KSST Radio and Channel 18 TV’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show. He said it was exciting watching the explosiveness of the Wildcats’ offense. The Wildcats had 480 yards of offense with 249 yards rushing and 231...
Lady Cats Face Mansfield Lake Ridge Tuesday
This week, the Lady Cats will travel to Mansfield Lake Ridge Tuesday night. Coach Maness said they would be the best team the Lady Cats have played this year so far. They have three players committed to Division I universities. Coach Maness has also added a home match to the schedule Friday against Pleasant Grove. The varsity will play at 4:30 p.m. in Wildcats Gym. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness said everything seemed to be...
What’s the History Behind Labor Day?
By Savannah Owens The Central Labor Union first created labor day in 1882, as a holiday to celebrate and appreciate workers. The first ever Labor Day was on Tuesday September 5th 1882, when union workers held a parade/march from New York City Hall to Union Square. After the parade, laborers headed to “Reservoir Park for picnics, concerts, and speeches. Two years later, the Central Labor Union moved the parade to the first Monday...
Betty Jane Merrisman Gipson
Betty Jane Merriman Gipson left behind her earthly home and took up her new residence in Heaven on Sunday morning, September 3, 2017, at the age of 91. She was born to Krouth Omer Merriman and Carrie Wallace Merriman of rural Garland on May 19, 1926. She was the baby of seven children born to the family and the lone surviving sibling. Her joy was complete when she was reunited with her family and husband. She attended Handley School...
4-H recognition By Johanna Hicks
Hopkins County 4-H Recognizes Outstanding Leader/Member Most people have heard of 4-H, the state’s largest youth organization, but many don’t realize that 4-H is under the direction of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Hopkins County has a strong 4-H program, and this was evident at the recent 4-H Achievement Banquet. With over 160 4-H members in Hopkins County, 4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities. The 2017 4-H...
