Arkansas Fugitive Returned to Hopkins County
February 6, 2023 – Montorey Jamall Johnson was arrested in Hopkins County in the Summer of 2019. Johnson and another Arkansas resident were stopped on I-30 for a traffic violation. Inside the car was more than 4oz of marijuana but less then 5lbs. Johnson was in possession of a handgun. His bond totaled $7,000. Montorey Jamall Johnson in 2019 Johnson never returned to Texas Court to face his charges; his bond was forfeit....
Mary Sue Hanby Shoaff
Mary Sue Hanby Shoaff, 77, of Cumby passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Mary was born on July 19. 1945 in Dallas, TX to Raymond Hanby and Nona Rhoads Hanby. She married Jerry Franklin Shoaff on June 3, 1966 in Dallas, TX. Mary was a Licensed Vocational Nurse until her retirement. Her favorite thing to do was keeping up with children on Facebook, painting little houses &...
Wildcats Basketball Clinches No. 1 Seed with Win Tuesday
Coach Brandon Shaver’s team has a great opportunity Tuesday. In Paris at North Lamar Tuesday, if his team can take care of business and pick up the win, the Wildcats clinch the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. The Panthers (2-5, 5th in 15-4A), won only their second game in district play Friday when they beat winless Pittsburg 49-42. They have a much tougher test ahead of them Tuesday, Feb. 7 when they host Sulphur Springs. Wildcats...
Miller Dee Morgan
Graveside service with military honors for Miller Dee Morgan, age 80, of Winnsboro will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park with Dr. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. There is no formal visitation scheduled. Mr. Morgan passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Miller Dee Morgan was born July 9, 1942 in Sulphur Springs to Royce Neal Morgan and Virgie Ruth...
Wildcats Soccer Hosts Liberty Eylau Monday
Coach Alexi Upton and his team are at home Monday, Feb. 6 hosting Liberty Eylau. The Wildcats are riding high following their win Friday at Pleasant Grove. In Texarkana, Sulphur Springs beat the Hawks 4-3 in PKS. The men’s soccer coach said it was a great result in a hostile environment. Even with that, he applauded his team for their composure in fighting for the three points awarded in overtime wins. Neither team could put one...
SSISD Career And Technical Education
Feb. 6, 2023 – SSISD saw Mayor Doug Moore today as he gave his speech about Career and Technical Education. Mayor Moore explained the importance of CTE and has declared that February 1st – 28th to be designated to be Career And Technical Education Month. Mayor Moore further expressed his thoughts on CTE by explaining that hands on learning will help the students in life and its many benefits would help students find better...
SSISD Parents Night Out Feb. 10 2023
Feb. 6, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD will be hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. at SSES for school-aged children 5 – 11. SSISD would like to use this opportunity to raise funds for their Summer Day Camp Program to add more activates for their campers to enjoy. Price is $20 per child, several accommodations such as food will be provided. For more information/sign up Please...
Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Emergency Declaration Amid Winter Weather
Feb. 6, 2023- Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued an emergency declaration in response to the ice storm that has impacted the state, causing property damage, travel disruptions and power outages. The Declaration covers Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis and Williamson counties. Abbot stated that additional counties could be added to the list as damage assessments are currently still underway. Abbot also asked for any...
Lady Cats Basketball Goes 2-0 in Road-Stand, Hosts Senior Night Tuesday
Last week Coach Brian Jones and his team were scheduled to play Tuesday and Friday, at Paris and North Lamar, but poor road conditions due to snow throughout Texas forced their match at Paris Tuesday to be pushed back. As a result of schools reopening Thursday, that was the earliest Lady Cats could get back into action. Coach Jones and his team as a result faced a huge road-stand, on Thursday and Friday playing at Paris and Liberty...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report For 1-30-23 – 2-5-23
Arrests: Marks, Cory, 53 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2-1-2023 for Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz. and Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants X 8. Anders, Christopher, 21 years of age, of Leesburg, was arrested on 2-3-2023 on a Franklin County Warrant for Illegal Dumping. Ely, Lyle, 28 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2-4-2023 for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions....
