Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears All-District Team
Sulphur Bluff 18-AA Softball All-District. Pictured left to right: Emily Guajardo, Kaylon Hume, Kierstin Brown, Skylar Evans, Sierra Swanson, Makenna Morgan, Layna Early.
Over 12,330 lbs of Food Collected by Mail Carriers
U S Postal Service Letter Carriers in Sulphur Springs collected over 12,330 pounds of non-perishable food Saturday during the annual Letter Carrier Food Drive. Last year over 4,000 pounds of food were collected by mail carriers during the May drive. Anyone wishing to contribute who may have failed to place their non-perishable food items in or near the mail box may drop off their donations at the Sulphur Springs Post Office on Church...
Wildcats Spring Football Proving Successful
The Wildcats’ football team is halfway through spring football practice. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens says it’s been great so far. It’s a good thing since the cost of spring workouts are one less week of practice in August and one less scrimmage. The Wildcats will have only one scrimmage before diving into the regular season. Coach Owens says he has talked with several coaches who told him they had good...
Relay for Life Event Raises $45,332 for Cancer Society
Amber Henry, Event Leader for Relay for Life, told KSST News that thus far $45,332 have been received for the American Cancer Society through the Saturday, May 14th event on Celebration Plaza. Over 400 people signed up for Relay teams, and 26 teams were set up. Participants walked through the evening around the walking path in front of the courthouse and near the flagpole and Veterans Memorial. A wrap-up meeting will be called next...
Only Three Applications For County Fire Chief; Application Deadline is May 26
With only 10 days left for application to be made, Hopkins Count Judge Robert Newsom has received only three (3) applications for County Fire Chief. Newsom and County Commissioners plan to have a new county fire chief in place by July 1, 2016 according to Judge Newsom. The application has been posted on the county website. Deadline for applicants will be May 26th. Those applying for the top firefighter job in the county will be...
9-1-1 “The Connection” Saturday May 21
Emergency Medical Services and the Sulphur Springs Police Department are joining forces to Celebrate EMS and Law Enforcement Weeks with 9-1-1 “The Connection” Saturday, May 21st, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Celebration Plaza. The event features activities for the entire family.
Senior Citizens Dance May 17
The Hopkins County Marketers have planned this event for Senior Citizens! Everything is free. You can dance or just enjoy listening to the music!
Creative Writing Awards Showcased at PJC Awards Ceremony
Creative writing talent was showcased in a recent awards ceremony at Paris Junior College. Ceremony organizer and PJC English instructor Marsha Dennis thanked the presenters and contestants and welcomed guest speaker Sharon Dennehy, retired PJC journalism instructor. Evyn McGraw of Greenville received the Outstanding Student in English award. Leticia Yanez of Sulphur Springs received the Outstanding Student in English as a Second...
