SSHS Volleyball Coach Moves to Denton Braswell
Wildcats Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens is once again in the market for a Head Volleyball Coach. Volleyball Coach Allison Irvin and her husband Football Assistant Coach Johnny Irvin both had resignations accepted by the Sulphur Springs School Board at Monday night’s meeting. Ms. Irvin has been hired as the Head Volleyball Coach at Denton Braswell, a new school set to open in August. Coach Johnny Irvin is...
Cumby FFA Stew and Auction April 16
Support the Cumby FFA Chapter on Saturday April 16 in the Cumby School Cafeteria. You can view the projects and meet the students. Stew will be served at 5:00 pm and the Auction starts at 6pm. Donations are welcome!
Salvation Army Disaster Training
There are natural disasters happening each year in the state of Texas. From floods, forest fires, hail storms to tornados Texans need to be prepared. It is not a matter of if, but when a disaster happens in a Texas community. Disaster training is vital when it comes to protecting the lives of those in Texas communities. The Salvation Army State Disaster Training Team has scheduled free training in Sulphur Springs at the Trinity...
Community Chest Honors Board Members for Lifetime of Service
Hopkins County Community Chest recognized board members Imogene Jacobs, Fred Dial, Valinda Hathcox, and Joe Pogue for leadership and vision in a lifetime of service to the organization. Radina Adams, President made the presentation Wednesday morning following a board meeting at Community Chest, 217 Linda Drive in Sulphur Springs. Lucy Vaden, previous Executive Director of Community Chest, was a special guest for the event.
Johnny Levi Culpepper
Johnny Levi Culpepper, age 71, of Pickton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 at his home in Pickton. Johnny was born on May 18th, 1945 in Pickton, to the late John Harold Culpepper and Willie Faye Alford Culpepper. Johnny grew up in the East Texas area and joined the Navy at age 17. Johnny left the Navy after his tour of duty, and went on to a career in the electrical supply business, retiring after 34 years with...
Matthews Named Interim County Fire Chief
Hopkins County Fire Marshall Mike Matthews will supervise operations for the county fire department following the resignation of Kevin Yates, who resigned Tuesday as Fire Chief here after having taken a Fire Chief position in Louisiana. Matthews will serve as interim Fire Chief for the county as a search for a new chief begins in the next couple of weeks, according to County Judge Robert Newsom. Matthews is a Hopkins County native...
Wood County Jr. Livestock Show April 14-16
The Wood County FFA Chapters and 4H Clubs will participate in a 3-day event in the Jr. Livestock Show at Mineola’s Lester Cole Show Arena April 14-16, 2016. Proceeds from the final day’s auction will provide scholarships to county students. Visit the website at www.wcjls.com THURS APRIL 14 1pm Ag Mechanics Judging 7pm Broiler Show FRIDAY APRIL 15 8am Broiler Show 10:30am Heifer Show 11:30am Steer Show...
Accident Closes I-30 Exit
An 18-wheel tractor-trailer rig carrying a load of watermelons overturned Tuesday morning at the I-30 exit near EZ Mart and the Best Western Motel on the east side of Sulphur Springs when the load shifted. Although the truck was set upright, the watermelons remained in the ditch. The exit was closed during cleanup.
