Local Author Jim Ainsworth Launches New Book “Circle of Hurt”
KSST listeners and Channel 18 TV viewers will meet Jim Ainsworth during a live interview on March 25 to promote his new book. Raised near Klondike, Texas, author Jim Ainsworth returned to NE Texas upon retirement to ranch and to write. His newest offering is entitled “Circle of Hurt” and continues the Riversby series of novels. The public is invited to attend a Book Launch party on the evening of Tuesday March 28, 2017 at...
Lady Trojans Lose District Opener at Rivercrest
The Cumby Lady Trojans’ softball team lost their district opener at Rivercrest, 10-0 Tuesday. The game was scoreless through three innings before Rivercrest scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and six more in the fifth. The game was called after five innings. Lady Trojan Tori Mobley got the pitching loss going all five innings and striking out 8. The Lady Trojans leading hitters were Madison Simmons and Rainie...
Lady Cat Golf Sixth at Canton Tourney
The Lady Cats’ golf team finished in sixth place at a sixteen team tournament at Van Zandt Country Club in Canton Tuesday. It was the fifth tournament of the season for the Lady Cats. The team shot 427. Alissa Sotelo tied her best tournament round shooting a 99. Morgan Landers shot 104 and was not pleased according to Lady Cats Golf Coach Whitney Spigener. Emma Lane shot 107. Alyssa Underwood shot 117 and she too was not happy...
Trojans Defeat Lions
The Cumby Trojans’ baseball team defeated Saltillo, 20-0 in a game stopped after 3 innings in Cumby Tuesday. The Trojans scored 16 runs in the first inning and added 3 runs in the second and 1 more in the third. The Trojans had 10 hits. Elmer Rodriguez got the pitching win for the Trojans allowing 3 hits and no runs over 2 innings while striking out 4. R.J. Valentine pitched a scoreless third inning allowing no hits and striking...
Go Fund Me Campaign for Tessa Skeen
A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Tessa Skeen. Donations can also be made at the Sulphur Springs ECLC. Her obituary can be read here.
Radio Group Reorganizing as Day-to-Day Financial Discrepancies Led to Morgan Arrest
The Way Radio Group has begun the process of reorganizing their LLC, redoing their FCC license, and changing the format of one of the two stations they operate in Sulphur Springs. The changes come following the arrest of Craig Thomas “Moose” Morgan, who had served as president of the group and lead talent on “Moose in the Morning” on the country and western station. Morgan has been charged with a Felony 3 Theft and with Giving False...
Community Chest Begins “ReachOut Hopkins County”
The Hopkins County Community Chest has a new program called “ReachOut Hopkins County”. Counselors travel to sites around the county each Friday bringing to rural areas all the services offered at the Community Chest main office in Sulphur Springs . Their services include help in paying electric, water, propane or rent for low income households; hygiene items; prescriptions: eye and dental exams; enrollment into the Christian Alliance...
Marijuana, Meth, Pipes Found in US Postal Service Bag
A traffic violation led to a traffic stop at the corner of Beckham at WA Street Wednesday morning at 1:20 a.m. Miles Anthony Hutchings, 24, of Sulphur Springs was exhibiting nervous shaking and clenching of the jaw, signs of methamphetamine use. Hutchings was asked to exit the vehicle. A green leafy substance was found in the driver’s seat. The substance was believed to be marijuana. That lead to a probable cause search where the law...
Disturbance Leads to Arrest on Warrant
When responding to a disturbance on McBride Street, law enforcement identified all subjects involved. Records checks showed Justin Dewayne Humphries, 23, of Sulphur Springs wanted for Violation of Parole Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Humphries is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $30,000 bond.
Concrete Repairs Authorized for I-30 in Hopkins County
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials recently authorized contractor O. Trevino LLC, Roanoke, Texas, to perform concrete repairs along Interstate Highway 30 in Hopkins County during the coming year on an as-needed basis. The contractor’s crews will perform spot concrete repairs in both east- and westbound lanes during daylight hours, Monday through Thursday. No work will be done on Fridays, TxDOT officials said. The...
