MLK Awards on Monday Jan. 16, Everyone Welcome!
Cordell Jackson, Associate Minister at East Caney Baptist Church, subbed on Friday’s interview for Dr. M. Lavelle Hendricks, organizer of the annual MLK Awards and celebration. Cordell is a member of the MLK Selection Committee for the 26th annual awards ceremony. Over 100 individuals will be recognized for personal achievement, spiritual excellence and community involvement. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Ray Keck, President of...
Goals By Mario Villarino
Recently I visited two big properties related to agriculture with two different scopes and purposes. These two properties are long terms homesteads from long term residents of Hopkins County or their families. It is interesting to me that their family successors are now “coming back home” after several years of being passive or gone from their family business. They have in common a loving memory of their families’ hard work at the...
Miller Grove News January 13, 2017
This is the first news column that I have for 2017 and since the holidays there hasn’t been too much news to report in old MG. I’m hopeful that this will be a good year – so far, mine hasn’t been bad. MG School has a custodial position open if anyone would like to apply. If you have questions you can call 903-459-3288 or stop by the high school office for an application. Miller Grove’s annual Homecoming basketball game will be...
Lady Cats Win First Game in Tourney Play
The Lady Cats’ soccer team opened up defense of their 2016 title at a Paris tournament with a 2-0 win over Mabank Thursday. The Lady Cats scored twice in the first half to defeat Mabank. The Lady Cats improve to 2-1-1 for the season. Taylor Robinson was selected as the player of the game by Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon. The Lady Cats will play Bonham in the Paris tournament at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Friday Forecast
40% chance of showers and thunderstorms–cloud to ground lightning, otherwise no severe weather expected: High: 62; Low: 53; Wind: North 5-10 mph
Response Issued by Krispy Kreme Corporate Regarding Message to Smyrna Police Officer
A message was written on a box of doughnuts purchased by a police office in Smyrna, GA recently. KSST contacted Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for a comment on the matter. Here is the response. Thanks for reaching out. After we were notified yesterday that an officer from the Smyrna Police Department received a box of doughnuts that had writing on it from one of our shops, we moved quickly to investigate the matter and take...
Joshua Keith Williams
Memorial services for Joshua Keith Williams, age 27, of Sulphur Springs have been scheduled for 3:00 pm Monday, January 16, 2017 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with Darren Watson officiating. No visitation has been scheduled. Joshua Williams was born January 24, 1989, in Sulphur Springs, the son of James Samuel Williams and Michelle Leigh Watson Williams. He worked as a warehouse distributor. Mr. Williams passed away Wednesday,...
Saltillo Lions Drop Close Game; Lady Lions Win Big
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions played basketball Tuesday. The Lions dropped a close one at Wolfe City, 35-30. Wolfe City led by only two entering the fourth quarter but they hung on to win. The Lions are now 10-14 for the season. The Lions got points from eight different players. Matthew Gurley scored 6 points, Branson McGill 5, Trevor Moore and Lyle Bench 4 each, Walker McGill, Logan Camp and Michael Simmons had 3 points each...
Wildcats and Lady Cats in Soccer Tourney Play
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ soccer teams begin tournament play Thursday in separate tourneys. The Lady Cats are already underway. The Lady Cats began a match against Mabank at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in a Paris tournament. It’s is the Lady Cats only match on Thursday. The Lady Cats enter the tournament with a season record of 1 win, 1 loss and 1 tie. The Lady Cats downed Ferris, 6-0, tied Dallas Hillcrest, 0-0 and lost to...
Hopkins County Teen Court
Hopkins County Teen Court is an event to behold. Phrases like “If it pleases the court” and “No further questions your Honor” are used and used well. A trial, complete with a twelve member jury, takes place each month. Judge and Bailiffs aside, teens makeup the entire court. Both sides even interview potential jury members, and in turn strike potentials for various reasons. At a basic level, Teen Court...
