Former Cumby Teacher Sentenced To Federal Prison for Enticement of a Minor
Former Cumby ISD Math Teacher Lucus Ray Hill, 39, was sentenced to 405 months (33 years, 9 months) in Federal Prison Friday morning, August 19, 2016. He was found guilty of enticement of a minor. He will also serve five years supervised release when he leaves prison after serving the day-for-day sentence. According to Lewis Tatum, Chief Criminal Investigator and Sheriff-elect for Hopkins County, the sentence is the maximum allowed by...
Kari’s Law Requires Direct Access to 9-1-1
All Texas businesses with multi-line telephone systems (MLTS) allowing for outbound calls must comply by September 1st with a new state law requiring direct 9-1-1 access. The law requires that anyone making a 9-1-1 call not be required to dial “9” or another prefix to access an outside line for emergency calls. Kari’s Law, was passes in response to an East Texas incident where a child was unable to call for help from a motel room...
Miller Grove News 8-19-2016
As summer begins to subside and we prepare to start another school year, it is time for me to dust of the old laptop computer and start writing Miller Grove News for yet another year. It seems like just yesterday I started writing this column but looking back it has nearly been a decade ago. Things in “The Grove” have changed over time and the world has changed quite a bit too. As we look to the upcoming months we wonder how the...
“Let’s Get that Boy to Broadway” Cabaret Showcase
To end the summer season, the Sulphur Springs Community Players will host a Cabaret Showcase at Main Street Theater on Friday August 19 and Saturday August 20, with performances at 7pm. Director is Triston Pullen, who came up with the concept to feature vignettes from about a dozen successful musicals and plays for a fun night at the local theater. With a core cast of only 10 actors including himself and using minimal sets, Triston...
Wildcats vs Liberty-Eylau Scrimmage Planned for 9 a.m. Friday at Prim Stadium Unless…
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young will be watching for a couple of things especially during Friday morning’s 9 a.m. scrimmage against Liberty-Eylau. It’s planned right now for Gerald Prim Stadium unless we get a lot of bad weather according to Wildcats Head Football Greg Owens. Coach Young says he’ll be checking to see if the offensive line is physical. He says that’s been a goal since weight lifting...
Another Rainout for Wildcats Team Tennis
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad were rained out again Thursday afternoon. They were scheduled to play at Terrell beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday. The teams will try again next Thursday at Terrell at 4 p.m. The Wildcats also lost two matches Tuesday due to rain. They were scheduled to play John Tyler and Jacksonville in Tyler. Those two matches will not be rescheduled. The Wildcats also lost a match at Whitehouse when the home team...
Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 148th Anniversary
The congregation of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church at 204 Fuller Street in Sulphur Springs is joyfully planning the church’ 148th Anniversary and Homecoming weekend, set for Saturday August 20 and Sunday August 21, 2016. All members, families and friends are invited to the annual Homecoming Picnic on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. The men of the church will prepare the meats for the meal, and the volunteer...
Congressman Ratcliffe In Sulphur Springs Wednesday
Congressman John Ratcliffe was in Sulphur Springs Wednesday afternoon to visit with constituents and hear their opinions and direct his work accordingly. Ratcliffe stated that across the district he is hearing dissatisfaction with the current direction of the nation. Concerns regarding the Presidential election and the choice of candidates that are available at this time and local everyday life such as healthcare and jobs are on the...
Chamber Connection- August 18th
Chamber Connection-August 18th The tickets are going fast, but they are still available!!! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network with other business owners in a...
