Steve Melton, Sr.
Funeral service for Steve Melton, Sr. will be held on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27, 2016, at Believer’s Baptist Church. Bro. Jason Rolen will officiate, along with several speakers. Visitation will be Saturday evening, 6:00-8:00 pm, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Melton passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, Nov. 20, in Dodson at his son’s ranch. He was born March 3, 1950, in Fairfield, AL. to George Ernest and...
Harold Parker
Funeral arrangements for Harold Parker are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Parker passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016.
Parole Revoked for Tilson
Tuesday in Eighth Judicial District Court, Christopher Tilson, 27, had his probation revoked on three cases and was sentenced to four years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He will serve up to one half of the time before parole due to aggravated parole rules, according to Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. Tilson violated his parole for one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, one count of Aggravated...
Man and Wife Arrested for Possession in Drug Free Zone; Nine Children Living in Residence
Glenn Anthony Epps, 37, of Sulphur Springs was arrested in the 500 block of Locust Street for two felony warrants by the Special Crimes Unit Tuesday. During the arrest the SCU investigators observed marijuana in plain view in the back bedroom. They sought permission to search the residence and were granted permission by Epps’ wife, Tiffany Epps, 29. During the search, a rectangular mirror containing a quantity of suspected crack...
Agrilife Year in Review: 2016 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture
by Mario Villarino I could not start this week commentaries without expressing my sincere recognition to all those volunteers and members of our community that contributed to the success of our extension program in Hopkins County. If you were part or participated somehow on the many different activities related to the Extension Office I wanted to remind you that this programs was created for you by member like you. I also want to...
Chamber Connection November 23rd: Shop Local Saturday
It’s Thanksgiving week!!! There is always something to be thankful for, and it feels good to live with a thankful heart. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! Here are some things to on Thanksgiving and the week following. SHOP LOCAL events are Saturday, November 26! The Chamber of Commerce and Sulphur Springs are promoting a “Shop Local” Saturday for your Christmas shopping. For Hopkins County to remain the amazing place that it...
Your invitation to Christmas in Heritage Park
Bill Glover, who is a 15-year member of the Hopkins County Historical Society and descendant of a Hopkins County pioneer family, is also President of the local Society. He and fellow members are inviting you and your family to enjoy their gift, an end-of-year “give-back” event, “Christmas in the Park”. Cost is only 3$ person, with children age 7 and under admitted free. Hours are 5:30-8:30pm on two Saturdays...
Wildcats, Lady Cats Post Wins Tuesday
Wildcats 60, Wills Point 37 The Wildcats’ basketball team used a stingy defense and a productive offense to jump all over Wills Point from the very start and then cruised to a 60-37 win in Wildcats Gym in their home opener Tuesday night. The Wildcats shock and awe approach led to a 28-6 first quarter lead and a 40-13 score at the half. The Tigers actually outscored the Wildcats over the last two quarters but the early...
