New Sonography Program Approved by Paris Junior College Regents
A five-year plan to create a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Paris Junior College was approved by the Board of Regents during their monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 24. “The closest sonography programs are at Tyler or Dallas and members of the local medical and veterinary community have asked PJC for it,” said Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President. An advisory committee worked for a year to put...
Paris District Road Report for January 31, 2022
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district from Jan. 31, 2022. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones,...
Quitman Teen Jailed On A Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Child Under 14 Warrant
A Quitman Teen was jailed on a continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age warrant, according to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dan Turrentine took Ryan Andrew Budz into custody at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at a State Highway 11 east business in Como on the warrant. The 17-year-old Quitman resident was transported to jail, where he was booked in to at 4:24 p.m. Jan. 28, and remained Jan. 29, 2021, on...
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Offered Feb. 1 By Hopkins County Emergency Management
Free COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, by Hopkins County Emergency Management at 128-A Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. Booster vaccines will also be available at the event. The clinic is for adults, students and children 5 and older. No insurance is required, but a parent or guardian must attend with children. Register in person at the event.
Obituary – Sheila Kay Davidson
Sheila Kay Davidson A memorial service for Shelia Kay Davidson, age 65, of Detroit, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Bogata Community Center. Lunch will be served at 12 p.m. Ms. Davidson passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Sheila was born on June 14, 1956, in Houston, Texas, to James and Cora (Bessie) Chesshire. She worked in various positions in her life. She is survived by her daughters, Annie...
Friday Game Day Has Four Teams In District Action
Friday, Jan. 28 is an action packed game day with four squads locked in for district play. Basketball takes on Pine Tree as district play continues for both teams, while soccer begin district play today. Lady Cats basketball are the first team up on Friday, Jan. 28 at Pine Tree. Coach Erica Delley’s squad played a good game Tuesday but could not pull out the win, falling to Marshall 48-41 on Tuesday. Sulphur Springs hopes to stay in...
Brooklynn Burnside Signs Letter To Play at Cisco
Senior Brooklynn Burnside, a four-year member of the Lady Cats varsity volleyball team, signed a letter of intent Friday, Jan. 28 to play on at the next level at Cisco College. Burnside is the daughter of Gohn and Tammy Burnside. The Lady Cats senior made the trip out west to Cisco on December 1, 2021, when she also met the coaching staff. Burnside said she thought Cisco College was the right fit for her thanks to the small town feel,...
Rowlett Man, 2 Juveniles Jailed Following A Pursuit, Livestock Cruelty Complaint
A 19-year-old Rowlett teen and 2 juveniles taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit from Saltillo to Sulphur Springs and livestock cruelty complaint earlier this week, according to arrest reports. Nicholas Wade Maddalena Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies Elijah Fite and Zack Steward were dispatched Jan. 24, 2022, in the area of FM 900 north, where a cow had reportedly been shot. A Saltillo ISD officer also responded,...
Obituary – Rosa Lee Chamberlain
Rosa Lee Chamberlain A funeral service for Rosa Lee Chamberlain, age, 77, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs with Dr. Jeff Gravens and Rev. Gary Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Nolan Garmon, Jordan Tyler, Larry Horton, Jimmy Mangus, Mike Allen, Hunter Allen, Harrison, Allen, Brian Potter and Matt McLain...
Sulphur Bluff Man Accused Of Discharging Firearm Toward Firefighters, Damaging School Scoreboard
January 22, 2022 – A 38-year-old Sulphur Bluff man is accused of discharging a firearm toward firefighters and damaging a school scoreboard, according to arrest reports. Khary Rashann Hadnot Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators arrived at the man’s FM 71 residence Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 26, 2022, to serve warrants issued following investigation of the incident, alleged to have occurred around...
