James (Jim) Harry Barnes
James (Jim) Harry Barnes age 87, of Carrolton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Jim was born to James Kelly Barnes and Edith Hall Barnes on March 18,1938, in Murphy, North Carolina. Jim married the love of his life, Janice Humphrey on July 27, 1967, in Irving, Texas. Jim was a member of First Baptist Church- Mount Vernon for many years and was a member of the Pathfinders Sunday School Class. Jim loved the outdoors,...
James Lee Brown
Graveside services for James Lee Brown, age 65, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Rockdale Cemetery with Bro. Mike Eason officiating. Wendell C. Grimes, Brian “B.J.” Wright, Roy George, Randy Walker, Allen Baxter, Barry “Moon” Smith, Trent Miller, and Kelly Broyles will be serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior to service, at West Oaks Funeral Home....
Lela Carolyn Pritchett
March 30, 1948 — February 8, 2026 Sulphur Bluff Funeral service for Lela Carolyn Pritchett, age 77 of Sulphur Bluff, Texas will be held at 11:00A.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sulphur Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Pritchett passed away on February 8, 2026 at Greenhill Villa of Mount Pleasant.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Kratom Retailers for Deceptively Marketing and Selling Products Containing Nearly Fifty Times the Legal Limit of Potentially Deadly Substance
February 9, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against kratom retailers operating under the name Smokey’s Paradise—with locations in Midlothian, TX—for deceptively marketing and selling kratom products containing up to 96% 7-hydroxymitragynine (“7-OH”). That is nearly fifty times the legal limit allowed under Texas law. This lawsuit is a part of a sweeping initiative by Attorney General Paxton to crack down on...
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Sulphur Springs has two Upcoming Events Worth Making Note Of
February 8, 2026 – On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Pancake Supper. All are invited, so please join us at 1206 College St. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will hold its Ash Wednesday service at 12:00 noon at 1206 College St..
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 8, 2026
Hey friends! Just a quick note to you all today! If your hope, security, or joy comes from either people or circumstances (ex: husband, job, friends, nice car, etc) then I can guarantee that you WILL be let down. Yes friends we all take a gut punch from time to time and sometimes it takes a minute to regain our footing. BUT if your hope, security, and joy are found in the Lord, you WILL NOT be let down! Jobs come and go. Friends...
Betty Bruce
April 3, 1933 — February 5, 2026 Sulphur Springs Betty Lou Bruce, age 92, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date. With our condolences.
James Hulen
November 1, 1943 — February 6, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral service for James Hulen, age 82, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at First Baptist Church in the Spence Chapel with Dr. Jeff Gravens officiating. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Deport, Texas. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service. Mr. Hulen passed away at AVIR in Grand Saline, Texas, on...
Hopkins County EMS Blood Drive
February 6, 2026 – In partnership with Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Join us for our first-ever blood drive supporting Hopkins County EMS’s new Whole Blood Initiative—a critical advancement made possible through the support of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation. This initiative allows our EMS teams to carry two units of life-saving whole blood directly to patients when every second counts. 📅 February 28, 2026⏰...
Paris District Road Report for February 9, 2026
February 6, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting February 9, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce...
