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Wildcat Korderian “Bull” Turner Signs Letter to Play at East Texas Baptist University
Mar31

Wildcat Korderian “Bull” Turner Signs Letter to Play at East Texas Baptist University

On Wednesday, Mar. 30 athlete Korderrian “Bull” Turner signed his letter of intent to play on at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall.  The senior played football, basketball and track in his time in Sulphur Springs. Turner is the son of Stacey Cork and stepson of Kenneth Cork. The senior had already technically signed before the event, so Wednesday’s signing event at the Multi Purpose Building was more as a...

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Four Wildcats Finish In Top-30 at State Powerlifting Meet
Mar31

Four Wildcats Finish In Top-30 at State Powerlifting Meet

Wildcats powerlifting wrapped up their season last weekend in Abilene at the powerlifting state meet. One athlete finished 5th, with two more finishing in the top-20. The final two powerlifters from Sulphur Springs finished top-30 as well. Juan Hernandez of the 132 weight class placed the highest of any Sulphur Springs athlete. Hernandez, squatting 475, bench pressing 225 and dead lifting 480 got the Wildcat a 5th place finish....

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Unilever Recall: Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant – Powder and Fresh Scent
Mar31

Unilever Recall: Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant – Powder and Fresh Scent

Slightly Elevated Levels of Benzene Cited Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – Unilever United States is voluntarily recalling two Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirants to the consumer level. An internal review showed slightly elevated levels of benzene in some product samples. While benzene is not an ingredient in any of the recalled products, the review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that...

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Decatur Woman Caught Driving Stolen Pickup
Mar31

Decatur Woman Caught Driving Stolen Pickup

March 31, 2022 – A Decatur Texas woman was caught driving a stolen pickup through Sulphur Springs early Thursday morning, according to arrest reports. Sharlyne Kay Vining AKA Shell and Nichelle Vining Sulphur Springs Police Communications Operators notified Officers of a report regarding a stolen pickup. Officers reported seeing a Chevrolet Silverado with the license plate number given traveling on North Hillcrest Drive (Loop...

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Flowering, Potted, Hangings Baskets, Packs Offered At Sulphur Springs FFA Plant Sale
Mar31

Flowering, Potted, Hangings Baskets, Packs Offered At Sulphur Springs FFA Plant Sale

A variety of flowering, bedding, potted and hanging plants and vegetables will be available at the Sulphur Springs FFA Plant Sale this Saturday at the high school. The SSFFA Plant Sale has become an annual tradition to not only provide the students with opportunities to maintain and grow plants but to provide lush greens, topped with red, yellow, pink, orange and purple flowers, ferns, vegetables and flowers the community can purchase...

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Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker To Be Offered Soon For Social Security Number Records
Mar31

Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker To Be Offered Soon For Social Security Number Records

Social Security Administration – March 31, 2022 News Release The Social Security Administration announced a new policy change which will allow people to self-select their sex marker on their Social Security number record, likely beginning in the fall of 2022. The announced was made by Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi Thursday morning, March 31, 2022. “The Social Security Administration is committed to...

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Wanted Sulphur Springs Man Found Sleeping In Store Parking Lot
Mar30

Wanted Sulphur Springs Man Found Sleeping In Store Parking Lot

Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Baumann reported seeing a vehicle parked in a South Broadway Street parking lot away from other vehicles. Noting it looked like one he knew a wanted Sulphur Springs man drives, he ran the license plate and confirmed it to be registered to the 49-year-old. Marcos Steven Mehlhoff (HCSO jail photo) Baumann contacted the person sleeping inside of the vehicle. He then asked him to step...

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That Silk Weaving On Your Favorite Tree Is A Bagworm Infestation, Not Ornamentation
Mar30

That Silk Weaving On Your Favorite Tree Is A Bagworm Infestation, Not Ornamentation

The small, silk weaving that resembles a Christmas tree ornament on your favorite tree or shrub is not decoration but an insect infestation on the trees. These bags protect the caterpillars, or larvae, pupae, female adults and eggs of bagworms (Order Lepidoptera Family Psychidae). Bagworms attack trees and shrubs including evergreens such as arborvitae, cedars, cypress, junipers, pines and spruce and broadleaved plants such as apple,...

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Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27
Mar30

Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup Scheduled April 27

Sulphur Bluff ISD Pre-K Roundup For the 2022-2023 school year will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the school. Sulphur Bluff ISD The full-day prekindergarten program for district students is designed to provide a solid foundation of school success among 4-year-olds prior to entering the regular public school program. The SBISD pre-k program goal is to reduce the probability of school failure for at-risk...

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Stress Awareness Month
Mar30

Stress Awareness Month

Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] April is Stress Awareness Month. You may be thinking, “I’m totally aware of stress!” These are tough days. Everyone from young children to older adults experience stress at some point. Stress can result from issues with work, school, family, or finances. Not only does it affect our mood, but our...

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