Bill Bradford Road Closed Monday
Bill Bradford Road will be closed to thru traffic Monday between Broadway and Carter as reconstruction of the street begins. Utilities work has been underway on Tennessee Street, which is a part of the project. This $1.4 million project will include water and sewer utilities, underground drainage on the western end of the street and complete reconstruction of the street. Most of the street will be paved with asphalt, but both ends of...
“Updated” Round Up Continues in ATV Thefts; Two Arrested Thursday
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the organized crime ring that has been active in ATV thefts in three states. Christopher Brandon Garcia, 32, of Balch Springs, and Dustin Kyle “Dud” Garcia, 33, of Mesquite, (Pictures now available) were arrested Thursday afternoon in room 221 at the Seagoville Inn in Seagoville Texas. Both were transported to Hopkins County Jail where B. J. Teer set bond at $400,000 each. No JP’s...
Uel George South
Funeral Services for Uel George South, age 93, of Sulphur Springs, will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Monday February 15, 2016 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan South, Rev. Mark Bryant, and Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Military graveside honors by the Hopkins County Military Coalition will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Nathan South, Bueal George, Matt Nordin, Russell Gibson, Danny Herin and David Nordin. Honorary pallbearers...
Michael Don Lewis
Funeral services for Michael Don Lewis age, 74 of Ft. Worth will be held at 1:00 PM Friday February 12, 2016 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. H.B. Nash and Rev. Graylon Ford officiating. Burial will follow at the North Caney Cemetery with Rodney Sanders, Leon Lindley, Eric Holt, Jamaal Hardgrave, Kirk Ames and Chauncey Lewis serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael S. Lewis, Mirion Lewis and...
Morning Chapel Baptist Church – Soul Food Cafe
Morning Chapel Baptist Church – Soul Food Cafe Back by popular demand, the Soul Food Cafe is back. Proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry Trip to Missouri.
FINANCIAL FOCUS – What to Look For from a Financial Advisor
There’s a lot to know about investing, so it’s a good idea to get some professional help. But with so many financial advisors out there, how can you choose one that’s right for you? You may have to interview several prospective financial advisors before deciding on one. When you talk to them, see if you can get a sense of how they might work with you. Specifically, try to answer the following questions: Does this financial advisor … …...
Chamber Connection February 11th, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection February 11, 2016 by Meredith Caddell Saddle Up & Save the Date…2/18 is the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dust off your boots and put on your jeans for a rip-roarin’ good time at the 90th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet/Annual Membership Meeting! This is a great night to enjoy a delicious meal and congratulate the deserving recipients of the many awards! Tickets are $25 with seating on a first...
Savor the Flavor by Johanna Hicks
“Savor the Flavor” is the theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month. “According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans we should enjoy a healthy eating pattern and choose foods and beverages with limited amounts of added sugars, sodium and saturated fats,” said Dr. Sharon Robinson a Registered Dietitian with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy...
Juanice Miller
Mrs. Juanice Miller, age 90 of Winnsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 11th, 2016 in Winnsboro. She was born on January 2nd, 1926 in Wood County to the late Wallace Wilson and Annie Moseley Wilson. She was a loving homemaker, as well helping to run the dairy farm with her husband, she was a member of Pickton United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by parents; her loving husband of 62 years, Mr. Wayne Miller on April...
A Crash Course on the Presidential Election
by intern Steven Payne The 2016 Presidential Election is well underway, with candidates from both sides now traveling the nation from state to state in order to prove who’s the best fit for President. For people who aren’t already aware of how the entire process works, the election of a President can be confusing and overwhelming, leaving many people lost in the dust and unsure if they voted for the right person or if...
