Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Bicycles, Prizes at Saturday’s Law Enforcement Event
A busy Saturday across the community included the annual Easter Egg Hunt and activities sponsored by the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department and law enforcement. The event on the Walter Helm Memorial Grounds at the Hopkins County Civic Center include giving away 32 bicycles to children, safety finger printing of children by the Sulphur Springs Police Department, and viewing a medical helicopter.
Carrie Lou Elmore
Carrie Lou Elmore, age 75 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, April 7th, 2017 in Winnsboro. She was born on December 25th, 1941, in Prescott, Ark, to the late Owen I.P. Harris and Lillian Lucille Delaney Harris. She was a retired keypunch operator for over forty years and was a member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ. Mrs. Elmore was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Alvis Harris and Lavonne Harris; sisters, Joyce Welch, Polly...
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County
April Proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hopkins County Hopkins County Commissioners Court proclaimed April “Child Abuse Prevention Month” during their regular session Monday morning at the courthouse. They recognized members of CASA, Child Protective Services, the local Judicial System, and law enforcement for their continued efforts. Each agency strives to protect children from abuse and works in assisting...
Monday Forecast
Monday Forecast 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 76; Low: 60; Wind: South 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph
James Frank Burns, Sr.
Mr. James Frank Burns, Sr., age 76, of Emory, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, in Emory, at Senior Suite Care and Rehab. Memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. James was born in Rains County on Feb. 23, 1940, the son of E.D. and Edith Orear Burns. Mr. Burns was a farmer. He lived in and around Rains County all of his life. He loved all his children and...
John “Junior” House
John “Junior” House, age 85, of Point, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017, at Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Greenville. Funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Lone Oak Assembly of God Church with Pastor Sam Calk and Bro. Homer Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery in Point. Visitation to be held Monday night, April 10, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Wilson-Orwosky...
William “Bill” Roy Reck
Graveside services for William “Bill” Reck, age 74, of Reno, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Restlawn Memorial Park with military honors and Pastor Ken Otwell officiating. Bill passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Paris Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 22, 1942 in Buford, Ohio, the son of Cecil and Viola (Thorpe) Reck and married Delores “Dee” Greenway on August 22, 1972 in Amarillo,...
Como-Pickton Hosts Fun Run to Benefit Track and Field Students and Coaches at Mt. Pleasant ISD
All proceeds benefits Track and Field Student and Coaches of Mt. Pleasant ISD.
Wildcats Come From Behind to Defeat Pine Tree 5-4; Remain Unbeaten in District Play
The Wildcats’ baseball team remained unbeaten in district play as they came from behind twice to defeat Pine Tree, 5-4 at Eagle Stadium Friday night. The Wildcats Heston Golightly doubled to the wall to drive in Gavin Millsap with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Millsap opened the inning with a walk and then stole second base. It was the Wildcats third one-run win in district play. They are now 7-0 in...
