Animal of the Week: Mufasa
Mufasa is a male long-haired cat of roughly 2-4 years of age. He is currently the only cat at the Animal Shelter.”Somebody found him running around on Whitworth ST, which is a pretty busy road,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They decided to bring him here before he got hit by a car. He’s very sweet and he gets into everything.” Based on Mufasa’s interactions with humans and dogs,...
Ronald Paul Branom
Graveside services for Ron Branom, age 64, of Cumby, are set for 2:00 pm Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Pippin and Hill Cemetery. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Lennon, Lewis “Kip” Knowles. Rex Lennon, Tim Wilson and Roger Smith. Ronald Paul Branom was born on September 16, 1951 in Sulphur Springs, the son of Paul Branom and Rachel (Randall) Branom. He was a computer programmer and an entrepreneur and was of the...
Edgar Clifton Brannum
Funeral services for Edgar Clifton Brannum, age 83 of Wills Point will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Cooper officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Edgar passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Crestwood Assisted Living in...
Cumby’s Bailey Braddock Places First as State Champion Powerlifter in Her Weight Class
Bailey Braddock, Cumby Senior Powerlifter, placed first in state in her weight class. Braddock and her team mates placed seventh as a team. Braddock lifted a total of 900 lbs to take the title in the 165 Weight Class. She has competed in powerlifting since the 8th grade. Braddock is an all-around student-athlete at Cumby. She is a cheerleader, catcher for the softball team, volleyball, She did not play basketball this past season to...
Wenona Loraine Westbrook
Wenona Loraine Westbrook, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, passed away at Paris Regional Hospital, Monday, March 22, 2016. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
Water Quality Training: The Importance of Water
by Mario Villarino, DVM, Ph.D. It is easy to understand the importance of water as a need and resource for our society. Both extremes (the absence or abundance of water) can provoke catastrophic consequences. Recently (as early as last year) we suffered both sides of the equation in the same year. Although a normal recurrence, the absence or abundance of water can cause stress in farmers and ranchers and communities as well. Both...
Smith Sentenced For Theft of Property of Elderly
Tuesday morning in 8th Judicial District Court, Desiree Ann Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $99,999.99 for theft of property of the elderly under $200,000, which is a first degree felony. According to the District Attorney’s office, Ms. Smith will serve 6 months in TDCJ at which time a bench warrant will return her to Hopkins County where she will begin 10-year probation. Ms....
Como-Pickton Eagles Baseball 4-0 in District Take on Campbell Tuesday
The Como-Pickton Eagles baseball team had a very good spring break as they picked up three big district wins. Last Tuesday the Eagles downed Saltillo, 19-1. Blayke Pegues got the pitching win. He had great bat support especially from Raydon Swaim and Colton Clark. Clark had his first home run for the season. Thursday Como-Pickton shut out Cumby, 8-0. Tyler Kearns was on the mound and pitched a complete game shutout. Leading hitters...
CANHelp “Play it Forward” Tennis Tournament
CANHelp Executive Director Shanna Martin and CANHelp Board Member Trice Lawrence are spreading the word about the tennis tournament that funds CANHelp with benevolence funds for community projects. The second-annual “Play it Forward” Tennis Tournament and Family Fun Day is doubles play, set for Saturday April 16 at the SSHS Tennis Complex with check-in starting at 8:30am. All ages and skill levels are welcome!...
