This is KSST’s Coverage of SSHS Lady Cats Softball Versus Pleasant Grove on April 11th
Aril 13, 2025 – Below is KSST’s coverage of the Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats Softball game versus the Pleasant Grove Hawks. The game was played at Lady Cat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Friday, April 11th, 2025. This was the Lady Cats last home game of the season. It was Senior Night. KSST’s Sports Director John Mark Dempsey and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to...
Paris Junior College LVN to RN Program Taking Applications
April 11, 2025 – The Paris Junior College LVN to RN nursing program is taking applications now through May 30, 2025, for the 2025-2026 class of students wishing to become registered nurses. The program often has a waiting list with high demand for nurses and strong community support. “To be in the RN program you must have your license as either a licensed vocational nurse or licensed practical nurse,” said PJC...
Paris Junior College Presents 10th Annual Pyro PlayFest Starting April 23
April 11, 2025 – The Paris Junior College Drama Department is presenting the 10th Annual Pyro PlayFest, made up of new, never-before performed short plays fitting this year’s theme: “Where There is a Will, There is a Way!” Two nights will also feature a special fundraiser where the audience gets to interrupt an actor and make them eat spicy chicken. Limited seating is on stage to put the audience into the play, so reservations...
SSHS Lady Cats Took on Pittsburg in Softball Action April 7th in Mt. Vernon
April 8, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Lady Cats competed against the Pittsburg Pirates in a game of softball on April 7, 2025. The two teams met up in Mount Vernon for this exciting game. Below is KSST’s coverage of this thrilling game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and Color Commentary. Check out the fun action...
Paris Junior College Receives Grant to Expand Student Success
April 7, 2025 – Paris Junior College has received a $125,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to expand a program boosting success for developmental students. The grant was co-authored by Carey Gable, Program Coordinator of English and Developmental Writing, and Dr. Jennifer Collar, Division Director of Communications and Fine Arts, and they are co-directors of the project. PJC is already well known at...
Wildcats Competed Against Pittsburg in Baseball Action April Fools Day
April 4, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats played the Pittsburg Pirates in a competitive game of baseball April 1st, 2025. The game took place at Wildcat Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Below is KSST’s coverage of this game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin took turns calling Play by Play and Color Commentary. Be sure to check this game out and find out how well your Wildcats...
Why Advancing from RN to BSN Matters More Than Ever – And How It’s Faster and Cheaper Than You Think
April 4, 2025 – The East Texas A&M University RN-to-BSN program gives registered nurses the advancement they need at a reasonable price. COMMERCE, TX, April 4, 2025— As the healthcare industry evolves and hospitals increasingly prefer bachelor’s-prepared nurses, advancing from a registered nurse (RN) with an associate degree to an RN with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is more important than ever. Whether it’s...
Sulphur Springs Ladycats Track Team Placed Second and the Wildcat boys Placed Third at Meet in Paris
April 3, 2025 – At the district track meet in Paris this week, the Sulphur Springs Ladycats track team placed second and the Wildcat boys placed third. The Ladycats 4X400m Relay Team set a new school record, breaking the previous record held from 1989, with a time: of 4:09.4. Jaicee Jasmer placed 1st in the pole vault, 1st in the 200m run and with the 4x200m relay team. Edith Martinez was 1st in the the 3200m. Codee Roland was...
Paris Junior College Regents Create Hopkins County Advisory Board
April 3, 2025 – Paris Junior College is creating an Advisory Board of Hopkins County residents to engage with the community and plan for the future of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. “We are shaping a strategic vision for the future,” said Dr. Stephen Benson, PJC President, “and we want to continue strengthening relationships in Hopkins County. Establishing a Board of Advisors will enhance our connection.” The creation of the...
CEA Mario Villarino was the Guest on the Latest Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
On this segment of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, County Extension Agent Mario Villarino dropped by to have a chat with John Mark. The two talked about hay and ryegrass, the ups and downs of the cattle market, the threat of fires, NETLA, and so much more. Don’t miss out, be sure to check out this interesting episode. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
