Milton Earl Phifer
Memorial service for Milton Earl Phifer, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor M. LaVelle Hendricks and Pastor Cordell Jackson officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Milton passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Greenville Gardens Nursing Facility in Greenville, TX. He was born on June 24, 1950, in Houston, TX, the son of Ermus Phifer and...
8U State Champions – Heading to the World Series to represent Texas
July 11, 2023 – Did you know that the 8u Pottsboro Cardinals took the title of State Champs in Dixie League Baseball this past weekend? They’re an exceptional group of young athletes who have achieved an outstanding feat in the world of baseball. The 8u Dixie Youth Baseball Texas State Champions have displayed unparalleled skill, dedication, and teamwork throughout their journey, and we believe their remarkable...
SSISD 18 Resignations, 15 New Personnel and 6 Personnel Changes
Resignations Abron, Vanessa was Asst. Principal at SSHS Aguilar, Esme was Grade 3 ELAR/SS at Bowie Carrell, Tammy was Athletic Trainer at Middle/Highschool Hicks, Brittany was Grade 1 Teacher at Bowie Huffman, Rebecca was Asst. Girls Soccer Coach at Highschool Massenburge, Jerrick was Asst. Boys BB/World Geography at Highschool McDowell, Leslie was HS 4 Teacher at SSHS McKeever, Jacob was English Teacher at SSHS Morton, Teri was...
2nd Lieutenant David Murrel Lewis
Second Lieutenant David Murrel Lewis, son of Ruby Mae Dennis and David Middleton Lewis, was born August 5, 1922, at Baylor Hospital. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a Private on January 8, 1942, and served with the 345th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) – 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy) – 9th Air Force during World War II. On August 1, 1943, 2nd Lieutenant Lewis was killed while participating in Operation TIDAL...
It’s Official: Second Lieutenant David Murrell Lewis Coming Home This Weekend
July 12, 2023 – The remains of 2nd Lt. David Murrell Lewis, age 20, are coming home to Texas. Lewis gave his life for his country during World War II. His bomber, a B-24 Liberator named ‘Aire Lobo’, was shot down over Romania in August of 1943. Lewis was serving as a co-pilot. His body has been in Europe since his death during Operation Tidal Wave. Romanian citizens collected the American dead and buried them in...
B-24 Liberator 42-40312 ‘Aire Lobo’
The B-24 Liberator known as ‘Aire Lobo’ was lost over the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania. “Aire Lobo” was shot down during Operation Tidal Wave. The entire crew of ten men were killed in the August 1, 1943 battle. The refineries were the most heavily defended Axis target outside the Third Reich. ‘Aire Lobo’ and crew. Photo Courtesy of Brendan Wood The aircraft took flak damage prior to releasing...
Texas State Parks Recognized Among the Nation’s Best
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have selected Texas State Parks as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. “I’m proud to have the hard work of our Texas State Park staff recognized for building one of the best state park systems in the country,” said Rodney Franklin, director of Texas...
Sulphur Springs Police Department Searching For Suspects Involved In Fraud
July 12, 2023 – We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a recent Fraud case. Attached is a photo of the suspect captured on surveillance during the crime. If you have any information that can lead to the identification of this individual, please contact Detective Joe Scott at 903-885-7602.
Students Learn Important Skills in a Variety of Subjects at Paris Junior College, Including Welding
STRUCTURAL WELDING PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding student Nicholas Niemirowski of Como is working on his structural welding skills he is learning in the college workforce program. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Nick weld
Tom Russell Sr
Thomas Joseph Russell, Sr., age 68, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Tom Russell was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21, 1954. He served in the United States Army and then went on to own his own roofing company for over 40 years. Tom loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was an avid storyteller and loved...
