Central Baptist Church Plans Good Friday Service
Pastor Bruce Stinson and Worship Pastor Steven Bailey are inviting the community to a unique service at Central Baptist Church detailing Jesus’ life during Easter Week. The non-formal service will especially focus on “Good Friday” and events surrounding Jesus’ death. It is set for Friday April 14 at 7pm. The hour-long service will include music, Communion and scripture reading.The entire community is invited...
Aviation History: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aviation History: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II evolved from the earlier Douglas C-74. Many referred to the large aircraft as “Old Shakey”. The first flight by a C-124 took place on 27 November 1949. The first operational aircraft were delivered in May 1950, and production ran through May 1955 (204 C-124As and 243 C-124Cs). The improved C-124C featured more-powerful engines, as well as...
Como-Pickton Buses To Run Two Hours Late; Flooded County Roads
Due to flooded roadways, Como-Pickton school busses will run two hours later than their regular daily schedule Tuesday, April 11, 2017
SSISD Elementary and Intermediate Academic UIL Team Scores First Place Victory
SSISD Elementary and Intermediate Academic UIL Team Scores First Place Victory Celebrations for SSISD competitors in Elementary Academic UIL April 24th at both Douglas Intermediate and Sulphur Springs Elementary School will highlight the overall first place finish for the local students in a Academic UIL competition. This is the second year for SSISD second through fifth grade students to compete. Last year the local elementary...
SSISD Now A District of Innovation; Title I Funding to be Used for Teacher Training
SSISD Now A District of Innovation; Title I Funding to be Used for Teacher Training With Title I Federal Funds available to fund the training, 150 Sulphur Springs ISD teachers in kindergarten through second grade will receive “Capturing Kids Hearts” training following a vote by the Sulphur Springs ISD board of trustees Monday night. The board also approved the final step to become a District of Innovation and approved the...
Tuesday Forecast
60% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 72; Low: 61; Wind: Northeast 5-10 mph
Thunderstorms Rumble Across Area Creating Flooded Streets and Roadways
Thunderstorms rumbled across Hopkins County Monday evening and into early Tuesday morning bringing heavy rains and creating flood warnings for county roads and city streets. A severe thunderstorm watch was issued at 5:15 p.m. Monday and expired at 11 p.m. even though lightning and thunders continued until around 2 a.m. Tuesday. Only one severe thunderstorm warning was issued as the potential of 60 mph wind gusts and one inch diameter...
Lady Cats Seek 21st Win of Season
The Lady Cats’ softball team recorded their 20th win of the season last Friday as they defeated Pine Tree, 7-1 at Lady Cat Park. The Lady Cats improved to 7-2 in district play and they are 20-6 for the season. Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo said 20 wins is still a landmark. He said it means things are going well. Coach Carrillo added the win over Pine Tree was a big one. The Lady Pirates are one of the top teams in the...
Wildcats Ranked #13 in State Class 5A Baseball
According to one high school baseball poll, the Wildcats are ranked #13 in the state in Class 5A. After a 5-4 win over Pine Tree last Friday night, the Wildcats are 7-0 in district play and 13-5-1 for the season. Two of the Wildcats losses came to Forney, #5 in the poll, and to Waxahachie, #16 in the poll. Hallsville, who the Wildcats beat in district play, are ranked #15. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack talked about the Pine...
