Dinner Bell Menu for April 26, 2023
Christus Mother Frances Hospital, a Dinner Bell supporter for many years, is the Community Partner for this week. For their continued interest in our ministry we are very grateful. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. MENU Jambalaya Coleslaw Crunch Salad Buttered French...
Bee Balm for Your Yard
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener It has been said that everyone should grow bee balm in their yard. A member of the mint family, bee balm is also known as horsemint and Oswego tea. It’s a native-to-North America wildflower that is a hardy perennial. It can be any of several colors or a mixture of colors. It can be12-24” tall or up to 48” tall. Then, it can grow almost anywhere from pristine conditions to shady and rocky...
Jimmy Gafford
Graveside service for Jimmy Gafford, age 66 of Brashear, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Brashear Cemetery with Bro David Burns officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Gafford passed away on April 20, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Jimmy was born on September 5, 1956 in Hopkins County, Texas to Bobby Carl Gafford and Marry Jo (Rogers) Gafford. He married Crystal Garrett on...
David Wayne Knotts
David Wayne Knotts, age 65, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. David was born to L.C. and Glenna Dean (McClung) Knotts on March 22, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. He married Tina Marie McCoy on February 28, 1983, in Hopkins County, Texas. David was a milk hauler for 28 years. He was a Dallas Cowboy fan rather they were winning or not. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Ricky...
Paris District Road Report for April 24, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 24, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Miller Grove ISD Names Dr. Linda Rankin as Superintendent of Schools
Miller Grove ISD named Dr. Linda Rankin as the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools on April 20, 2023. Dr. Rankin currently serves as the High School Principal at Miller Grove and has been in this position for the past two years. Dr. Rankin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M-Commerce along with a Master of Education degree and a Doctor of Education degree from Lamar University. She earned her Superintendent...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Fourth Wednesday Lunch and Learn April 26th 2023
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us on April 26th. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and meet with us from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. Coffee, tea,...
Next Meeting of the Hopkins Rains Retired School Personnel will be at the Sulphur Springs City Hall May 9, 2023
The next meeting of the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel will be at the Sulphur Springs City Hall at 11:00 am. Join us for a presentation by City Manager, Marc Maxwell. Marc will give us an update on the new Senior Citizens Building, along with a discussion of the status and potential uses of the Thermo Mine Property. Marc promises to make the meeting fun as well as informative. All retired school personnel are invited to...
Monte Glenn Roland
Memorial services for Monte Glenn Roland, age 79, of Cumby, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Monte passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Carriage House Manor after an extended battle stemming from a stroke. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Fayetteville, TN, the son of John Walker “J.W.” Roland and Nellie Land Roland. He was also the...
Wildcats Golf Heads to State, Winning Regional Meet
Wildcats golf has qualified for the state for the first time since 2015. For the first time in Sulphur Springs history though, the men’s golf team are Regional champions. “They were super pumped, they were thrilled,” Coach Jeremy DeLorge said Friday. “They were super happy with being able to not only qualify for state but be Regional champs too.” The Sulphur Springs coach said his squad did great battling...
