Adams Sentenced For Criminally Negligent Homicide
December 1, 2023 – Judge Eddie Northcutt sentenced Gerald Lee Adams to seven years in prison in connection with a vehicle crash that resulted in the deaths of four people in December 2022. Adams was involved in multi-vehicle accident on SH 19, near CR 4764, just south of Birthright. Four were killed and nine were injured. See the original story here. Adams turned himself in to authorities in August of 2023 to face four charges...
Buford Odell Love
Buford Odell Love, age 77, of Como, passed away on November 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Buford was born on September 2, 1946, to Cleburn Odell and Elsie Jane Love. Buford lived a remarkable life defined by dedication, integrity, and a love for his family and fishing. Buford’s journey began at Wood County Electric Company when he was just 17 years old....
Sulphur Springs Closing Portion of League Street For Urgent Repairs
December 1, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Capital Construction Director, Bryan Craig, announces that a portion of League Street (from Main St to Buford Circle) will be closed starting at 7:30 am on Monday, December 4, 2023 for urgent repairs to begin on the drainage system in that area. These repairs are expected to take several weeks as the work will be extensive.
Norma Newman
Graveside service for Norma Newman, age 90 of Yantis, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Yantis Cemetery with Bro. Byron George officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Newman passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her residence. Norma Jean Newman was born in Memphis, TN on May 15, 1933, to Herman Christopher Coulter and Lula May...
Nathan Finke
Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home will direct Graveside Services on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 10 A.M. at Restlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jason Palmer, Clint Palmer, John Kirkpatrick, Frank Griffin, and Doug Peak. Honorary Pallbearers are the Ross Volunteers. Mr. Finke passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, due to complications from diabetes. Nathan O. Finke, 76, was born on November 28, 1947, in Brenham, Texas to Ollie and...
Nancy Frue (Arthur) Davison
Nancy Frue (Arthur) Davison of Weaver, Texas passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 6-8 pm at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Jordan and Bro. Daniel Kurtz officiating. Pallbearers will be Josh Redar, Derek McClure, Craig...
Paris Junior College Students Registering Early May Win Free Laptop
November 30, 2023 – To encourage early registration for popular classes in the Spring 2024 semester – while seats are still available – Paris Junior College is giving away 50 free laptops to eligible students, whether full- or part-time. To be entered in the drawing, a student must have registered for Spring 2024 classes by midnight on Dec. 15, 2023. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Winners will...
Sulphur Springs Car Club Donates to Blue Santa
Dennis Gilbertson, Lewis Tatum, Tim Gee, James Courson (L-R) November 30, 2023 – Members of the local Corvette Club braved the rain to donate $1000 to this year’s Blue Santa program. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Posse along with members of the Sheriff’s office and other local law enforcement are on hand this Thursday and Friday from 7am-7pm in the Walmart parking lot to accept toys for boys and girls ages 1-14....
Blue Santa Toy Drive Up And Running
November 30, 2023 – The Blue Santa Toy Drive is up and running on the south side of Sulphur Springs this morning. Even a few rain drops did not keep local law enforcement and Pastor CJ Duffey from setting up. Chief of Police Ricketson and Hopkins County Sheriff Tatum at Blue Santa 2023 Blue Santa will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls across Hopkins County Thursday and Friday this week. They will also accept...
Alan Jay Tiemeyer
Memorial Service for Alan Jay Tiemeyer, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, TX will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.,Saturday, December 2, 2023 at The Way Bible Church with Dr. Joel Tiemeyer officiating and Pastor JeffTiemeyer assisting. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at TheWay Bible Church. Alan passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. He was born on...
