District Attorney Ramsay Wants Kuhl Sentence to Send a Message to Pedophiles
District Attorney Will Ramsay comments on the sentencing of Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr.: On February 1, 2014, Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr., 49, took a young girl who had just days earlier turned 14 to a motel in Hunt County where he had sex with her. During the trial, the state presented evidence that the relationship between Mr. Kuhl and the child had been ongoing for some time. Text messages were produced between the Defendant and the victim...
Flee Flu; Fall Festival; Agrilife
Flee the Flu In last week’s column, I discussed several great opportunities that take place during the fall season. One event that is not great at all is the flu season! While it isn’t possible to predict exactly what the flu season will be like, we know that flu spread every year. Flu outbreaks can happen as early as October and can last as late as May, typically peaking between December and February. The best way to protect...
Kuhl Sentenced to Life in Prison
Just before noon Wednesday, October 07, 2015, a Hopkins County jury sentenced Franklin Coy Kuhl, Jr. to life in prison. The sentence came after the jury began deliberation shortly after 10 a.m. Around 11:15 a.m., the jury sent a note to 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt requesting State’s Exhibits 9-17. The exhibits included a video from the Motel 6 in Greenville where Kuhl, aged 50 at the time of the offense in February,...
Tallant, VanDeaver PJC Distinguished Alumni
Dr. Steven Tallant and State Representative Gary VanDeaver have been selected to receive the coveted Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumni Award during the 2015 Homecoming festivities, November 13-14. It is such a distinct honor to have the opportunity to honor Dr. Tallant and Dr. VanDeaver,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin. The two will be presented the College’s highest honor during the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon,...
Washington Announces Intent to Seek the Office of Hopkins County Sheriff
Donnie Wisenbaker, Chairman of the Hopkins County Republican Party has announced that Harry D. Washington has announced his intention to run for the Office of Sheriff in Hopkins County. Harry is a 28 year Veteran Peace Officer who holds a Master Peace Officer and instructors license. “I am a professional who has already made a difference in the State of Texas by training Officers in various degrees within Law Enforcement. I started my...
Juror Replaced in Kuhl Trial
Tuesday afternoon the jury hearing evidence in the sentencing phase of a trial in 8th Judicial District Court found itself with a new face on the panel. One of the three alternate jurors was seated in the box and only two alternates remained. 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt announced that one juror had been removed for having formed an opinion regarding the case and having shared that opinion with another juror. It was...
Hopkins County United Way Near 25% of Year’s Goal
Hopkins County United Way’s first report meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2015, had workers celebrating a big start with big donations as $39,187. was reported by Drive Chairman Price Orwosky. Orwosky said the amount is almost 25% of the $160,000 goal with five weeks remaining in the campaign. The packets have been in the hands of businesses for only two weeks. He noted $20,000 of the amount was donated by Coleen Hoover and The Book...
Alfred C. Willis
Funeral services for Alfred C. Willis, age 84 of Sulphur Springs (Birthright) will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Shane Carrington officiating. Interment will follow at Posey Cemetery with Kurt Willis, Brian Willis, Rickey Willis and Stelvin Dial serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer is Cade Willis. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 8,...
Jessie A. Johnson
Graveside services for Jessie A. Johnson, age 96 formerly of Sulphur Springs will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Jeff Gulley, David Gulley, Doug Moore, Danny Johnson, Alan Johnson, James Johnson, Darrell Burkhart and Larry Rowton will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky...
Riley Morris
Funeral arrangements for Riley Morris, age 69 of Sulphur Springs are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Morris passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler.
