Bank Robbed in Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff, Ricky Jones announced today November 17, 2015, that his department along with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Texas Department of Public Safety’s Texas Rangers Service are investigating a Bank Robbery which occurred at 1:20PM at the Lake Cypress Springs Branch of First National Bank of Mount Vernon. The bank is located at 6648 FM 115, Scroggins in Franklin County. A male...
Presidential Hopeful Santorum Speaks at Fundraiser in Sulphur Springs Tuesday
Presidential hopeful former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum was in Sulphur Springs Tuesday at noon to address supporters and the curious at a fundraiser in the Regional Civic Center banquet room. Santorum, a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2012 election, won 11 contests and received 4 million votes, putting him in second place to nominee Mitt Romney. When Santorum suspended his campaign that year due to family health...
*Update* Burger Grind Grinds to a Halt
Burger Grind on Main ST has closed its doors for good. Burger Grind continues to see success in Tyler where the restaurant was first established. Its Sulphur Springs location, however, saw little to no service in the long run. According to Burger Grind owner Dennis Moreau, the Sulphur Springs location saw only a small lunch crowd and an even smaller crowd at dinner. The Sulphur Springs location was closed and a second location is...
Christian Bookstore Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Good News Bookstore, a Christian bookstore, will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary under the ownership of Garry and Gena Jordan. Owners Garry and Gena Jordan were guests on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Tuesday morning. Garry said it is hard to believe they have been in business that long. Once known as Thee Bookstore, the Jordan’s began ownership of the bookstore when it was located under the then old...
Nine Month Investigation Results in 56 Felony Arrests in Hopkins and Franklin Counties
The city and county Special Crimes Unit working with lawmen from Hopkins and Franklin County have culminated an extensive investigation with numerous arrests of suspected drug dealers. Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders, Hopkins County Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum, and Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones led the joint task force. Chief Sanders said the work has been ongoing for the past nine months and for the past...
Robbed While Walking Home From School
Sulphur Springs Police Detective Sgt. Monty Tipps has been assigned to investigate a case of robbery last Friday where a 16-year old boy was threatened into turning over his cell phone to two men in their early twenties. Two 16-year old boys were walking home from Sulphur Springs High School last Friday at about 4:45 p.m. when they were confronted by two men in their early twenties. At first they demanded the sneakers and cell phone...
Winnsboro Police Make 12 Arrests November 9-15
Twelve arrests, 172 calls for service, and 46 citations and 40 warnings issued provided a busy week for Winnsboro Police from Monday November 9 until Sunday, November 15, 2015. Arrested were: Four unnamed individuals for manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance Christopher Blystone, 39 of Winnsboro, on a Wood County warrant Kendell Hill, 25 of Winnsboro, on a Camp County warrant Steven Martin, 23 of Winnsboro, on a Camp County...
Flood Warning Along South Sulphur River Until Friday Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has Issued a Flood Warning for The South Sulphur River near Cooper from Late Wednesday Night to Friday afternoon…or until the warning is cancelled. At 1:15pm Tuesday the Stage was 13.18 Feet. Flood Stage is 16.0 Feet. Minor Flooding is forecast. The River is expected to rise to near flood stage Thursday after Midnight. The River will then fall below action stage before rising to near...
Kelsie Adams Named PJC Homecoming Queen
During half time of the Paris Junior College men’s basketball game against Weatherford College on Saturday, Cameron Copeland and Kelsie Adams were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. Adams is a 2013 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and the daughter of Kenneth Ray Adams and Dana Nash Adams of Sulphur Springs. She is a two-year member of the Blend Club and works as a mentor and coach for Bright Star Baseball/Basketball...
No Line Dancing to the Senior Center Today!
LINE DANCE CLASS IS GOING ON PAUSE AT THIS TIME. WE DO HOPE TO HOST A DANCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS WHICH WILL INCLUDE A LIVE COUNTRY AND WESTERN BAND. SO DON’T FORGET YOUR DANCE STEPS. TIME AND DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED WHEN WE SEE WE HAVE INTEREST TO PARTICIPATE IN SAME. IF THERE IS NOT TIME DURING THE HOLIDAYS, WE WILL ARRANGE IT AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. Please pass the word that today’s class 11/17/15 will not be held and that we...
