Chief Investigator Tatum Warns County Residents Regarding Unique Phone Scam
There seems to be an abundance of scam phone calls taking place in Hopkins County as we approach the holidays. A new twist to the scam is that the callers are seeking legitimacy by saying they are affiliated with county government. Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Investigator Lewis Tatum said County Judge Robert Newsom has been receiving complaints from county citizens regarding phone calls in which the caller identifies themself as...
Maria Eleuteria Garcia Ortiz
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Eleuteria Garcia Ortiz, age 60, of Yantis, TX, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the St. James Catholic Church, with Father Juan Carlos Sardinas officiating. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 19, 2015 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mrs. Garcia passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Yantis, TX....
Summer Street Projects Nearing End
City Manager Marc Maxwell said the summer street projects are nearing an...
Bandit Needs a Home
This week’s very adoptable dog of the week from Hearts of Life Animal Rescue is Bandit. Hearts of Life Animal Rescue Volunteer Deborah Balkcom brought Bandit by KSST on Wednesday. Bandit is a senior citizen at the shelter. Bandit is 10-years old and a lab-mix who has been at the shelter almost all his life. According to Balkcom, Bandit is friendly and playful. She said he is healthy and has several years left in him. To adopt...
County Finds Financial Help for Capital Murder Case to Be Heard in 2016
Several years ago, fearful that a capital murder case featuring the death penalty could bankrupt the county, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court invested in a program that would help defray costs. Now with a capital case with the death penalty being considered expected sometime in the next year, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court is seeking financial help through the program. County Judge Robert Newsom says it is an interlocal...
Barry Washington Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
Barry Washington announces his candidacy, Hopkins County Republican Primary for Hopkins County Sheriff. Barry will face two already announced. Barry’s twin brother Harry and County Chief Investigator Lewis Tatum have also announced their intent to seek the Republican nod. Barry Washington is a Sulphur Springs native, son of Troas and Virginia Washington, with two brothers, Harry and Donald, and a sister Jeanise Johnson. Barry...
Sarah Addielou Emerline
Sarah Addielou Emerline, age 98, of Emory, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at her home. She was born April 23, 1917, in Linden, TN. She married Robert Ray Emerline in Hoenwald, TN. She was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and homemaker all of her life. She was a member of New Covenant Fellowship. Survivors include: 4 Sons: Taylor Duncan of Sikeston, MO; Johnny Emerline, and wife, Virginia, of Sulphur...
Celebration Of A Life
Cherry Grove Baptist Church COUNTY Road 4766 Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 (903) 945-3036
Halloween Party at the Senior Citizens Center – Friday, October 30th at 11:00
Menu: Goblin Drool Bat Wings Grated Maggots Graveyard Shooters with Whipped Snail Slime Spider Juice Please let me know if you will be attending. I will have to start rounding up Goblins, Bats, Maggots and Snails. I will need to know how many to Spooks to cook for. See you there, Karon
SSHS Marching Band Prepares for Area Following District Division I Rating
The Wildcats Marching Band earned a one rating at UIL Competition Tuesday and they also advanced to Area competition later this month. Wildcats Band Director Charles McCauley said that inspite of the heat, it was a really good day for the band. October 24th is the date for Area competition. Area competition will be at Mesquite Memorial Statdium. McCauley said the SSHS band will be one of the first bands to perform because the district...
