Weekend Rainfall Totals Vary in County
October 26, 2015 – Rainfall amounts varied in Hopkins County during the weekend deluge. At the water plant in Sulphur Springs, the official rainfall station, 8.88 inches of rain was captured. A resident near North Hopkins received just over 7 inches of rain. Hopkins County and the surrounding area had been placed under a flood watch in the late hours of Thursday night by the National Weather Service. The watch extended to Sunday...
“Updated” Memorial Hospital Schedules Meeting with CMS Officials
Thursday, the hospital received notice via email that it has been terminated from the Medicare/Medicaid program effective November 6th, 2015. Michael McAndrew, Hospital CEO stated, “As CEO of the hospital, I was very surprised at the notice of termination. Our hospital staff and physicians work hard to provide high quality patient-centered care. We will work diligently to resolve the issues identified during the recent CMS survey.”...
“Updated” Winning Teams Named at Hopkins County Stew 2015
Rainfall and a flash flood watch did not deter the 115 cooking teams participating in the World Champion Hopkins County Stew contest Saturday at Buford Park. Although 161 teams were expected, those that did not compete did not lessen the enthusiasm for the day. The team of LaWana and Broc Hohenberger sponsored by Buckley Trucking took first place in Super Stew Chicken. Winning first place in Super Stew Beef were David Joslin and Vern...
Corvette Show Success Despite Rain
With dismal weather forecast for last Friday and Saturday, expectations were not high for attendance at this year’s local Corvette show. Local Corvette Club members were pleasantly surprised when 68 cars showed up. There were Corvettes from 13 model classes from a Class 1 1958 model to .some new Z06’s in a SIC Class. Tim Gee, Vice President of the local Corvette Club, stated, “We were really pleased…We were...
Atwood’s Pet Show Stars
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Black Oak’s Famous Hospitality on Saturday October 24, 2015
About 200 diners enjoyed fried catfish and delicious sides and desserts along with Black Oak’s famous hospitality on Saturday October 24. The event was a fundraiser for a building project. Due to growth, the congregation needs more Sunday School rooms and Fellowship space. Pastor Charlie Belliew was honored by Raynell Frost for his role in growing the congregation. Volunteers cooked the fish which was caught by church members...
Aleigh Bessonett Named Cover Girl
The new Fall Festival Cover Girl is Aleigh Bessonett of Miller Grove. Aleigh’s mother was also a Cover Girl. Aleigh will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card. First runner up is Ashleigh Purser of Miller Grove. Outgoing Cover Girl is Miranda Rushin of North Hopkins.
Burger Grind Named One of Texas’ Top Burger Spots
Burger Grind in Sulphur Springs has been named one of the top five burger locations in Texas according to a Texas travel magazine. The owner/operator of Burger Grind told KSST...
Paul Dewayne Stevens
Grave side services for Mr. Paul Dewayne Stevens will be conducted Monday, 10 a.m. at Harmony Cemetery in Hopkins County. Visitation is Sunday evening 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Paul Dewayne Stevens passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at the age of 73. Mr. Stevens was born on march 8, 1942 to the late Iceam P. Stevens and Olga R. Reynolds Stevens. He was a self-employed livestock dealer, served in...
Della “Hey” Gammill
Funeral services for Della “Hey” Gammill, age 96 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Tracy Coker and Van Hargis officiating. Interment will follow at Arbala Cemetery with Ricky Gammill, Charles Anderson, James Anderson, Tommy Anderson, David Leewright and Joe David Hood serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Della passed...
