2 Arrested Tuesday on Felony Warrants
A 22-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Tuesday for the second time this month, while a 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man was jailed Tuesday for the third time this year, both on felony charges. Hadden Dewayne Moreland (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Isaac Foley and Zack Horne were made aware of an active warrant for Hadden Dewayne Moreland’s arrest. The sheriff’s officer followed up...
Food, Candy, Barbecue Rub Recalled Due To Allergens
Lemonade, Tang, Tea, Kool-Aid, Hand Sanitizer, Injectables Also Recalled Before you pour that glass of lemonade, Kool-Aid or tea, be sure to check the label. Several products have recently been recalled either voluntarily or under the direction of the US Food and Drug Administration due to the presence of potentially hazardous particles, unlabeled allergens, or possible contaminates. At least one type of candy, hummus and barbecue rub...
Ronald (Ronnie) L. Millikin
Ronald (Ronnie) L. Millikin, age 61, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Visitation will be on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home Chapel from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 with Pastor Pepper Puryear officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery. Ronnie was born on June 4, 1960 in...
William Chance Aikin
William Chance Aikin, age 31, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00p.m. Graveside services will be on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Blakeley Norvell, Jeremy Coberly, Cory Spradlin, Colton Keener, Colby Keener, Christopher Gaines and...
4 Jailed On Shoplifting, Theft-Related Charges
At least two people were jailed Monday on shoplifting charges and two others were arrested on theft-related charges, according to arrest reports. South Broadway Street Thefts Christie Lee Wilson of Cooper was arrested at 8:59 p.m. Nov. 22, in the 1700 block of South Broadway Street on a theft of property valued at less than $2,500, a charge enhanced to a felony offense because the woman has two or more prior convictions, according to...
Multi-County Pursuit Ends In Hopkins County After Vehicle’s Tires Are Spiked
A multi-county pursuit ended after the fleeing vehicle’s tires were spiked on State Highway 19 north in Hopkins County early Tuesday morning, according to arrest reports. John Alan Fidler (HCSO jail photo) Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified at 2:40 a.m. Nov. 23 about a vehicle pursuit initiated in Lamar County that was reported to be headed south on State Highway 19 north toward Hopkins County. Deputies...
Lady Cats Basketball Falls to Liberty Eylau at Home, 66-24
The women’s basketball team fought all game long but could not keep up with a proficient scoring attack in Liberty Eylau, falling 63-24 to the Lady Leopards on Tuesday, Nov. 23. “I liked the way we shot at the end better,” Coach Erica Delley, the women’s basketball coach said. The Lady Cats coach said she tells her team no matter what the score may be, they always have to fight. Three L.E. athletes finished in...
Naomi Kay Richey Shelton
Naomi Kay Richey Shelton has flown from her earthly pain to eternal peace. She was born April 28, 1944, in Winnsboro, Texas, to parents Charles Weldon Richey and Winnie Mae Evers Richey and died November 21, 2021 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was the oldest of seven children and from a young age was mothering all of them. She loved animals, particularly cats, and took in every stray she found at times having a dozen or more she fed...
Hawkins Receives 40-Year Prison Sentence
King Sentenced To Robert Earl Hawkins Jr. received a 40-year prison sentence Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, for a burglary of a habitation charge. Also sentenced to Nov. 23, was Michail Germann King on a first-degree felony delivery of a controlled substance case, according to court reports. Robert Earl Hawkins Jr.(HCSO jail photo) Hawkins has remained in Hopkins County jail since his arrest Aug. 14 on outstanding charges for bond forfeiture...
Chamber Connection – Nov. 24: Lots Of Seasonal Events Coming Up
By Butch Burney Here is wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over. I hope you enjoy the holiday with family and friends – and then hit our local stores on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Check out our website on Wednesday (or after) to see the Small Business Saturday deals from our local merchants. Just go to HopkinsChamber.org and on the home page, click on the “Featured Events”...
