Alert By Police Canine Results In Search, Controlled Substance Arrest
A vehicle search following an alert by a police canine resulted in location of methamphetamine and one controlled substance arrest Wednesday evening, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Isaac Foley reported stopping a Mitsubishi sedan at 8:38 p.m. July 13, 2022, on Church Street at North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs after learning the car’s registration was expired. Hopkins County...
TWC Invites Applications for Critical Skills Registered Apprenticeships
July 14, 2022 News Release AUSTIN – Applications from Texas employers are now being accepted for statewide apprenticeship projects under the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) Critical Skills Initiative. Apprenticeships provide both classroom instruction and on-the-job paid work experience. Funding will support apprenticeships in specific high-demand, high-wage middle skills careers, defined as occupations that require some education...
KSST Welcomes Special Visitors
Holly Long of Yantis and grandsons Micah and Levi Davis, with KSST Production Manager Matt Janson Holly and Gary Long of Yantis, their grandsons Micah and Levi Davis, with KSST Production Manager Matt Janson KSST welcomed two special visitors — Micah and Levi Davis, grandsons of Gary and Holly Long of Yantis —Thursday afternoon, July 14, 2022. Micah and Levi stopped by the station with their grandparents for a tour of the KSST/KRVA...
New AV System To Be ‘Statement Piece’ For SSHS
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees, during the regular July board meeting this week, approved a new $96,000 AV system for Sulphur Springs High School cafeteria for the 2022-2023 school year. Jarret Wilson asked the school board to consider approving a cafeteria AV project at Sulphur Springs High School, which involves purchasing of an AV system with multiple screens. The project is to be obtained from C-N-C Pro AV through a...
SSATA Students Win at South US District Championships
Students from Sulphur Springs ATA Martial Arts brought home 37 medals from the 2022 Southern US District Championships that were held on June 3 in Mesquite. This invitation-only tournament features students who have qualified based on their tournament results over the entire 2021-2022 season. Harleigh Stegient took home the District Championship in Combat Sparring, Creative Weapons, and Extreme Weapons, as well...
Obituary – Paul Matthews
Paul Matthews A memorial service for Paul Matthews, age 58, of Como, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday July, 17, 2022, at Como Methodist Church. Mr. Matthews passed away on June 19, 2022, at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. Paul was born on July 4, 1963, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Bruce and Jamie (Taylor) Matthews. He worked for Ocean Spray for 35 years as a machine operator and forklift driver. Paul loved the outdoors and...
Derrick Allen Keyes
Derrick Allen Keyes A memorial service for Derrick Allen Keyes, age 24, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Henry Jordan officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Keyes, Zack Keyes, Austin Keyes, Dallas Boyd, Tres Wright, Michael Ratcliff, and Steven Couch. There will be no formal visitation. Derrick passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at his residence....
Pickens: Residents Moving Forward With Plans For Election To Make Dike Incorporated Area
Residents are moving forward with plans to call for an election to make Dike an incorporated area, according to Save Dike From Solar spokesperson Michael Pickens. Pickens and a couple of others who have been vocal over the last year in their opposition to the solar project being constructed in Dike community by Engie contacted Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom Friday, July 8, 2022, about concerns they had after receiving a letter...
Another 61 Staff Changes Approved For SSISD
Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees were made aware of and approved 61 staff changes during the regular July school board meeting — 21 resignations, 27 new hires and 13 jobs swaps either in position, campus or classroom — as recommended by district administrators during the regular July 11, school board meeting. SSISD logo These changes follow the 72 personnel changes — 18 resignations, 1 retirement, 32 new hires and 21...
International Jet Ski Racers Casey and Bailey Coming to Sulphur Springs
International jet ski racers are getting ready to head to Sulphur Springs for the Jettribe Mid-America Championship August 4- 7, 2022. Hometown powersports business Jettribe is welcoming members from their travel team, Bailey Cunningham from Australia and Casey Leech from the United Kingdom, to attend the 2nd annual Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship at Lake Coleman. The event is free for spectators and will feature 4-days of...
