Thomas “Red” Childers
Funeral service for Thomas “Red” Childers, age 90, of Emory, will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, Dec..16, 2015, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Billy Smith will officiate. Visitation will precede the service, at 1:00 pm. A private burial will be at Pilgrims Rest #1 Cemetery. Mr. Childers died Sunday morning at Senior Suite Care and Rehab. He was born June 19, 1925, Emory, to Henry Hedrain and Sarah Rebecca...
Meal A Day Menu December 21st – December 25th
Meal A Day Menu December 21st – December 25th Monday BBQ Rope Sausage Pinto Beans and White Rice Cole Slaw Tuesday Chicken Patties Mashed Potatoes Cream Gravy Brussels Sprouts Roll Wednesday Sliced Ham and Dressing Cranberry Sauce Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Roll Thursday Beef Taco Soup Chips Friday Closed for the...
Douglas Wayne Grubbs
Graveside services for Mr. Douglas Wayne Grubbs, 84, will be conducted Wednesday, December 16th at 11 a.m. in Harmony Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Grubbs passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. He was born on April 24, 1931, to the late A.J. Grubbs and Lillian Irene Chambers Grubbs. Mr. Grubbs was a retired business agent with Pipefitters Local Union #211. He was a member of the...
A Close Shave and Quick Arrest
After a close shave, law enforcement arrested Mohammad Shabeeh Raza, 25 of Kansas City, Missouri for online solicitation of a minor. Law enforcement had been in contact with Raza since April when he thought he was communicating online with a female under 17. The 5 ft. one inch male arrived at a local convenience store Sunday following a holiday stop with friends in the Dallas area. Arriving early, Raza had just finished shaving in the...
Linda Jo York
Funeral services for Linda Jo York, age 62 of Mt. Pleasant, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Donnie Powers officiating. Interment will follow at North Hopkins cemetery with Jacob Smith, Cole Smith, Ethan Busby, Landon Bass, Brian Arthur, Jack Cain, Adam Janes and Skyler Pruitt serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December...
Tornado Warning for Southeastern Hopkins County
A tornado warning has been issued for southeastern Hopkins County until 5 p.m. Saturday, December 12. Radar has indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing atornado was located near Purley or 9 miles north of Winnsboro moving north at 40 mph.Flaying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile Homes will be damaged. Windows and vehicles may be damaged as well. This warning includes Interstate 30 between...
South Sulphur River Flood Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the South Sulphur River area including Delta and northern Hopkins County. The warning is set for Saturday morning, December 12, through the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 15 or until cancelled. The river should rise above flood stage by Sunday after midnight and continue to riseto a crest near 19 feet by Sunday evening. The river should fall below flood stage...
PJC Names Leader of Promise Scholar
Paris Junior College student Cameron Copeland has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as a 2015 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. “PJC is honored to have our second student in as many years selected as a Leaders of Promise Scholar,” said PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “The academic programs offered at PJC attract some very talented students with huge potential. Cameron is very...
Strong Arm Robbery at VFW Post Similar to Last Year’s VFW Robbery
Two men robbed the VFW Post #8560 in Sulphur Springs shortly before 9:30 a.m. Friday morning. Police Detective Sgt. Bo Fox said two males wearing hoodies entered the VFW and strong arm forced a female into a freezer area before taking two bags of money and leaving the scene. Fox stated they are studying the video and have searched the area but nothing has been found late Friday morning. The incident happening during daylight hours...
Sign Variance Considered For Possible Local Starbucks
Sulphur Springs Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will consider a variance to the city sign ordinance for property located at 1320 South Broadway. The request is being made to increase the height and size of a proposed sign. The sign ordinance states that the sign at this location can only be 24 feet tall. The request seeks an 85 feet sign. The hardship noted is a lack of visibility from the interstate. Starbucks could come to...
