James “Jim” McClary
Graveside funeral services for James “Jim” McClary, age 87 of Dike, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Nelta Cemetery with Bro. Shane Carrington officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 1, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. James “Jim” passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 13, 1928 in Brady, TX the son...
Murder in Franklin County
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Mount Vernon Police Department assisted by the Texas Rangers is currently investigating a murder that took place just before noon today, 12-31-2015, at the Logans Point apartments in Mount Vernon, Texas. A female suspect has arrested and charged with Capital Murder. Suspect is in custody at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Suspect information and victim information is being withheld at...
Four Arrested in Drug Bust
A drug bust for the Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit Wednesday night resulted in the recovery of a weapon and the arrest of four individuals. All four are in Hopkins County Jail where Justice of the Peace B J Teer set bond at $30,000 each. Other information regarding the arrest is unavailable due to holiday. Arrested were: Jennifer Leigh Jesters Cain, 32, Blake Adam Friddle 21, ...
Weather Summary for 2015 Show Rainfall 22 Inches Above Average
According to the Sulphur Springs, the city Water Treatment Plant, rainfall for 2015 resulted in a total of 69.36 inches with 11.28 inches falling in December. Annual rainfall for Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County averages 47.2 inches according to the United States Climate Data. The Christmas weekend, December 26-28, produced over 7 inches of the month’s total. December 13th was another day for a downpour with 2.77 inches. December...
Capital Murder Pleas Save County Money
When Patrick Wayne McMahan and Cody Scott Shaw plead guilty to the capital murder of their employer Gary Maynard, Hopkins County breathed a sigh of relief. Citizens in the county were relieved that the event of Mr. Maynard’s murder had found a just ending and they were relieved that the bulk of the cost of a capital murder trial had been averted. Shaw was sentenced to life in prison without parole and McMahan to straight life with...
Winnsboro Police Offer Ride Home on New Year’s Eve
Call first. The Winnsboro Police Department will give citizens a ride home New Year’s Eve if you call before you are caught. If you are too intoxicated to drive on New Year’s Eve and live in Winnsboro, Chris Hill, with the WPD, says if you call first they will take you home. If a WPD officer stops you while you are driving and you are intoxicated, your ride will have a different destination. In Winnsboro, call...
Animals of the Week: Lucy and Ethel
Lucy and Ethel are two black female kittens that came from a litter of eight found on Weaver Drive in late October. Lucy and Ethel are the last two that have yet to be adopted. Both are solid black, except that one has a white locket and the other has white toes. Their names come from the original TV series “I Love Lucy.” “They are very sweet kitties,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “They would...
City Presents Key to New Home
As part of the city of Sulphur Springs HOMES program, a dilapidated house at 212 West Ross was torn down and a new home and garage were constructed in its place. Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015, city Mayor Pro Tem Emily Glass presented keys to the new home to its’ owner, Fannie Berry. Ms. Berry described her new home as beautiful. The new structure replaces an older home that Ms. Berry described as falling down. She said...
TxDOT To Replace Bridge on CR1152
A bridge replacement by the Texas Department of Transportation will close Hopkins County Road 1152 at Redding Creek beginning January 4th. The bridge is located near the east end of CR 1152. This project was planned before the recent heavy rains that have also created the need for a bridge replacement near the west end of CR 1152 near CR 1127, according to Beth Wisenbaker, Commissioner Precinct 1. Alternate routs will be marked by...
New Handgun Laws January 1st
Hand gun license laws change January 1st. Weapons may be concealed or carried openly with certain restrictions under the new license. Those weapons carried openly must be in a belt holster or shoulder holster. The law has a variety of requirements. Sulphur Springs Patrol Captain Jason Ricketson advises those seeking more information on the law to use legitimate sources such as the official Department of Public Safety site. He stated...
