Meth, Black Tar Heroin Found in Como Traffic Stop
A Hopkins County Deputy attempted to stop Justin Dwayne Humphries, 23, of Sulphur Springs on Highway 11 in Como. However, Humphries made a quick turn onto Taylor Street to avoid the stop. The deputy had attempted to stop the small passenger car that Humphries was driving for driving on the improved shoulder of the highway while headed eastbound on the state highway. After the turn onto Taylor Street, he stopped at a residence on...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Meth
Johnny Lee Speed, 35, of Pickton was stopped for a traffic violation and showed signs of nervousness. He gave consent to the deputy to search his vehicle on FM 3019 at CR 2381. In a brown wallet containing his social security card was a clear baggie containing suspected methamphetamine. Speed was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 less than1-g—a state jail felony.
Flag Lowered to Half-Staff Honor Peace Officers Memorial Day Monday, May 15, 2017
On the morning of Monday, May 15 at 8 a.m.,the Hopkins County Detachment of the Marine Corps League will lower all flag at the Veterans Memorial to half-staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. All Hopkins County Peace Officers have been invited to attend. All Flags will be raised to full-staff at 5:30 p.m. the same day.
Awards, Pictures, Video: SSHS Band Banquet
The annual Sulphur Springs High School Band Banquet celebrated the accomplishments of the band and band members Saturday evening in the high school cafeteria. Below are a list of winners, pictures of the winners of the top four awards and a video of the banquet filmed and produced by KSST’s Doug Haston. Director’s Award….Emily Johnson Louis Armstrong Award….Sam Robinson Rex Wilemon Award….Christian...
Charles R. Sewell
Funeral services for Charles R. Sewell, age 90, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017 at the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Moore of First Presbyterian Church will officiate and there will be no formal visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home Charles was born on February 7, 1927 in Malvern, AR to Charles L. Sewell and Elizabeth Robertson Sewell. As a man of...
Honey Bee Swarms and Their Control
According to Dr. Mike Merchant, Extension Entomologist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Honey bees are fascinating social insects with a complex set of behaviors. One of the most interesting honey bee colony behaviors is known as “swarming.” Swarming is the method used by honey bees to start a new colony. A swarm is merely a honey bee colony in search of a nesting site. A swarm generally consists of a mated queen bee along with...
Baier Finishes Fifth at State Track Meet; Sets Personal Best Time
Sophomore Lady Cat hurdler Abbi Baier finished fifth in the 300-meter hurdles at the State Track Meet in Austin Friday night. Baier’s time was 44.75 seconds, her best time ever. The winners time was 43.68. Baier came into the race with the fourth best time in the field. She finished second in the race at the regional track meet. Baier was taken to Austin by Lady Cats Track Coach Triston Abron and hurdles coach Derek...
Wildcats Season Ends in Loss to Wakeland
The overachieving Wildcats’ baseball team had their season end in the area round as they lost a second game in their series with highly ranked Frisco Wakeland, 10-0 at Eagle Stadium Friday night. The game was the last one played at the old park, which is scheduled for demolition. Wakeland got outstanding pitching for the second night in a row. Wyatt Marr threw a three-hit shutout while striking out seven. The Wolverines also had...
