Citizen Assists Sheriff’s Office in Recovery of Stolen Campers and Trucks
A stolen camper reaped a bumper crop for Hopkins County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum. The camper stolen on the east side of the county popped up not far from home. Following a search warrant, a bumper-pull camper and a pop-up camper were recovered, along with three stolen pickups—a F-150, a F-350, and a F-450. During the search for the stolen camper, Tatum said a local resident called the Sheriff’s office to report the...
Kenneth Wayne Wright
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Wayne Wright will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 20 at Clearwater Baptist Church, FM 1448, Scroggins. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Visitation is Monday 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home. Mr. Kenneth Wayne “Nature Boy” Wright, age 76 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the hospital in Quitman. Kenneth was born in Fannin County on February 20, 1939 to the...
William Beeson
Funeral arrangements for William Beeson, age 69 of Brashear are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Beeson passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.
James D Worley
Funeral services for James D. Worley, age 84 of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Rawlinson officiating with Robert Cook, Jerry Cook, Chad Cook, Earl Martin, Howard Holley, and Mike Thompson serving as pallbearers and Martin Springs Baptist Church as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held...
Needed: Gently Used Coats of all sizes and New Blankets
We are accepting new and gently used coats of all sizes and new blankets from October 19th through November 7th at CANHelp, City National Bank (Mockingbird Location), Hope’s House (located at First Baptist Church) and Shannon Oaks Church. Just look for our drop off barrels!! CANHelp will also be hosting a Drive Thru Drop Off on Friday, October 30, 2015. Just bring your gently used or new coats and new blankets to CANHelp at 613...
General Election Early Voting Begins Monday
There will be lots of changes for voters in Hopkins County, according to County Clerk Debbie Shirley. Beginning with the November 3 State Proposition Election, voters can cast ballots at any of the county’s 14 voter centers, six in the county and eight in Sulphur Springs. Early voting begins Monday at a new location, the board room in the SSISD Admin Building. There will be no more paper ballots. All voting will be done...
Wildats Fail to Finish Drives in Hallsville Loss
The Wildcats’ football team moved the ball well at times but too many miscues helped Hallsville secure a 49-3 homecoming victory Friday night. The Wildcats lost a fumble on the Hallsville 5 yard line, had a punt blocked and an interception returned for touchdowns, had another interception, missed two field goals and turned the ball over on downs twice. The Wildcats, 0-7 overall and 0-4 in district, host Pine Tree Friday. SS vs...
Salt, Nutrition, Festival Arts
Salty Situations – Moving Beyond the Salt Shaker! We hear many different messages about reducing the amount of sodium, salt, and sodium containing ingredients in the foods we eat. Do you ever find yourself asking whether you should focus on reducing sodium or salt? Sodium is found more often in processed foods, such as casseroles, pizza, and cold cuts, than the salt shaker. One message is clear, Americans tend to consume...
SSHS Cross Country Teams Advance to Regional Competition
Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ cross country teams qualified for regional competition with third place finishes at the district meet Thursday in Mt. Pleasant. Holt says Cross Country has only one shot at placing in district. He noted that any injury or sickness could totally affect the day’s district finish. Cross Country Coach Andy Holt said the Lady Cats overcame several difficulties during the year. He was pleased...
Constable Colyer Will Seek Re-election
Hopkins County Republican Chairman Donnie Wisenbaker stated Norman Colyer is happy to announce he will be seeking another term as Hopkins County Constable Precinct # 1. Norman has been Constable of Precinct # 1 for 5 years, and looks forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Hopkins County.
