Vic Tyrone Johnson
Vic Tyrone Johnson, age 54, of Sulphur Springs TX, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1971, in Sulphur Springs TX, to Cartritus C. Johnson Sr. and Freddie Moore Johnson, and biological father Ronald R. Gardner. Throughout his life, Vic, was known for his kind heart, sense of humor, dedication to family, love for all children, hardworking nature and care for his community, and he made a lasting...
Nikii Whitehead
March 14, 1961 — April 21, 2026 Lone Oak Memorial service for Nikii Whitehead, age 65, of Lone Oak, Texas, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Whitehead passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Full obituary to come. With our condolences.
Dennis Ray Jordan
June 11, 1939 ~ April 22, 2026 (age 86) Funeral Service for Dennis Ray Jordan will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Dennis passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence. Dennis was born June 11, 1939, in Mahoney, Texas, to Hester Ray and Mary Lucille Jordan. He married Paula Berry on March 28, 1980. Between them, they had five...
Local Author Sharon Feldt was the Guest on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
April 21, 2026 – Local small business owner and author Sharon Feldt was the guest on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Sharon and John Mark chatted about the Bright Star Literary Society, the book Spectacular Things, what the Book Nook on Main has in store for “Independent Bookstore Day” Saturday, April 25th, 2026, and so much more. Be sure to check out this interesting...
U.S. Department of Justice Investigates Meat Packing Companies
April 21, 2026 – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Tuesday welcomed a newly launched criminal antitrust investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the nation’s largest meatpacking companies, calling the move a long-overdue step toward restoring fairness in the beef industry. In a statement issued April 21 from Austin, Miller praised the administration of Donald Trump for taking action against what he...
Nelly Joyce Robinson
September 21, 1944 — April 19, 2026 Sulphur Springs Funeral services for Nelly Joyce Robinson, age 81, of Sulphur Springs, TX, formerly of Maplesville, AL, and Prattville, AL, will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. C.J. Duffey officiating. Interment will take place at Greenview Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Carriage House Manor in Sulphur...
Thurman Paul “HitMan” Hitt
September 22, 1949 ~ April 16, 2026 (age 76) Full Obituary to be added later. Services Gathering of Family and Friends SaturdayMay 23, 20262:00 PMHeritage Park416 North Jackson StreetSulphur Springs, TX 75482 With our condolences.
Early Voting Open for Hopkins County Hospital Board Election
April 20, 2026 – Seven candidates have signed up for the three upcoming openings on the local Hospital District Board. Early voting continues weekdays (Except March 21) through March 28th. Anyone can early vote in person at The Roc located at 115 Putman St., in Sulphur Springs. Election day is Saturday, May 2, 2026 and on election day, the normal polling places will be up and running at the 11 various polling places across...
Sulphur Springs Lady Cats v.s. Bullard April 17th
April 19, 2026 – The Sulphur Springs Texas High School Lady Cats played the Bullard Panthers in a game of softball on Friday, April 17, 2026. The game took place at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin provided Play by Play and Color...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, April 19, 2026
Listen friends, oppression is not something that the Lord sends to us! Oppression is from the enemy. I don’t care who is oppressing you or where the oppression appears to be coming from, it is a device of satan! Definition of oppression: 1 a : unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power b : something that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power.2 : a sense of being weighed down...
