PJC Releases Students on President and Dean’s List
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 186 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the dean’s list must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15 semester hours, and have no grade lower than a...
SSHS Tennis Opened Season in Sherman; Travel to Hallsville Next
The Wildcats’ tennis team opened their spring semester season with a dual match at Sherman Thursday afternoon. Coach Tony Martinez says his team won three matches while dropping 7. He says boys number one singles player Jesse Allen won his first game but lost the second before losing out 10-7 in a tiebreaker. Number one girls player Karolina Espinoiza rallied to win her first game, dropped the second game but then prevailed in a...
Lady Cats Lose First Game in Longview Tourney; Begin District Next Friday
The Lady Cats’ soccer team knew they would be challenged in a Longview Showcase and they were challenged big time on Thursday. The Woodlands, a Class 6A team, split their team in two, but still managed a strong 9-2 win over the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats played Denton Ryan Friday and will play Montgomery Saturday in the showcase. The Lady Cats are now 5-2-1 for the season in official UIL games. After play in the Longview Showcase...
Game Day Basketball: Wildcats at Home; Lady Cats in Hallsville
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams take on Hallsville Friday night. The Wildcats play the Bobcats in Wildcats Gym with a freshman game at 5 p.m., a JV contest at around 6:15 p.m. and a varsity game at around 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats varsity is currently 4-1 in district play and in second place. They are 19-5 for the season. The match up with Hallsville is a good one. The Bobcats are 3-2 in district play and their season...
A & M University-Commerce Host Celebration of Storied Forklorist
By Scott Cason COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce will host a celebration of the life and works of storied folklorist J. Mason Brewer on Monday, January 30, 2017. The series of events will begin with a 10 a.m. reception in the fourth floor Special Collections offices of the James G. Gee Library. Following a break for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. (attendees will be provided a list of suggested Commerce restaurants at...
Bright Star Trumpeter Performs in Four-States Honor Band
Parker Tillery, son of Michael and Amanda Tillery, lead trumpeter for the Bright Star Christian School Band was awarded a position in the Four States Honor Concert Band. The performance was held on January 14th, 2017 at the Performance Arts Center in Texarkana, TX. Over 200 students from Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma formed 2 concert bands, and one jazz band. Rehearsals were held for 3 days prior to the event. Parker says,...
GoFundMe Account for Homeless Man Now Closed; Over $69,000 Received
In one day, 2452 people donated $69,512 to Anthony’s Village, a gofundme.com account established by Colleen Hoover, author and owner of the Bookworm Box for a homeless 19 year old man. The gofundme account is now closed having exceeded three goals set during the day. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 saw over $13,000 has been raised in one hour for Anthony’s Village, a gofundme.com account established by Colleen Hoover for a 19-year old...
Billy B. Barker
Billy B. Barker, age 82 of Gilmer, passed away on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on December 6th, 1934 in Scroggins, to the late Oscar Barker and Eugenia Yancy Barker. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Pineview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annie Glasscock Barker and brother, Bura Joe Barker. He is survived by, brother, Dura Don Barker and wife Linda of Rolla, MO;...
Man Wanted in Minnesota in Hopkins County Jail
A man on the most wanted list in Nicollet County Minnesota is in Hopkins County Jail Friday morning. Kevin Daniel Eichelberger, 42, of North Richland Hillls is being held for violation of parole for Online Solicit Minor Sex Conduct. He is also wanted for felony probation violation of a Minnesota 4th degree drug possession.
Date, Time Change for Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant
The 2017 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant will have a new time and place this year. The event will be conducted at League Street Church of Christ, June 10th at 6 p.m. All ladies 60 years and older are eligible to compete in the Pageant. Each contestant will be judged in four categories including interview with the judges, philosophy of life, evening gown, and talent. The winner will be eligible to compete in the 2017 Ms Texas...
