Books was the Topic on This Episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
September 1, 2025 – On this episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down with author Sharon Feldt. John Mark and Sharon chatted about the books, Go As A River by Shelley Read, and Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The two discuss these books in detail, and also share some facts about the authors. They also share the information that both of these books are being considered to be made into movies....
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Dropped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee
September 1, 2025 – Hopkins County A&M AgriLife Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson dropped by KSST for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this informative episode of KSST”s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Ronnie chatted about preparing your Spring Garden, planting vegetables from seeds, about when the first frost is expected, and much more. Be sure to take a look at this...
The SSHS Wildcats Took on Poteet in the First Football Game of the Season
August 31, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on the Poteet Pirates at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite, Texas, in football action Friday, August 29th, 2025. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this exciting game. KSST’s Sports Director, John Mark Dempsey, and Tony Flippin called Play by Play and provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this thrilling game and see how well your Wildcats...
Meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants
August 28, 2025 – Megan Tingle, Information and Media Integration Specialist for Sulphur Springs High School, invited the media to come meet the 2025 Sulphur Springs High School Homecoming Queen Contestants, on August 26th, 2025. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this Media...
The Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference was Held August 23rd
August 26, 2025 – The Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference was held Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, at East Caney Missionary Baptist Church. Deacon Ricky Godbolt was the Master of Ceremony. This conference included such exciting activities as a “Welcome” by Reverend Jason Lindley, the song, “One More Sunny Day” performed by Sister Jossie Jimmerson, a recital of “Still I Rise” by...
Emily Glass with the Dial Study Club had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey
August 10, 2025 – Emily Glass, Treasurer with the Dial Study Club, dropped by the KSST studios to have a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th, 2025. John Mark and Emily chatted about the Dial Study Club, the upcoming Sulphur Springs Wildcats Homecoming Parade, and so much more. Be sure to check out this informative episode below! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
This Year’s Back to School Fair was a Very Popular and Huge Success
August 10, 2025 – The CANHelp 2025 Hopkins County Back to School Fair was held at the ROC in Sulphur Springs August 7th, 2025. The annual event was well attended and gave a lot back to the community. There was a bounce house, snow cones, games, plenty of school supplies, and so much more! If you missed it, or just want to see it again, be sure to check out KSST’s coverage of this successful event...
Senior Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th
August 6, 2025 – Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey August 5th to chat about what’s going on at the Senior Citizens Center. Dawna and John Mark talked about the 2025 Ms Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, the next “What Helps Me” program that will feature the Red Cross being held August 18, 2025, at 11:00am, the next...
Learn About the Back to School Fair August 7th on This Episode of A Second Cup Of Coffee
July 27, 2025 – CANHelp Executive Director Brian Crump dropped by for a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. Brian and John Mark chatted about the upcoming Back to School Fair being held August 7th, 2025, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, at The ROC in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The two also talked about the fan drive CANHelp held, examples of how CANHelp helps the community, and so much more. Be sure to check out this episode and...
Hopkins County United Way Excess Allocation Check Distribution with the 2023-2024 Campaign
July 21, 2025 – This is KSST’s coverage of the Hopkins County United Way 2023-2024 Campaign excess allocation check distribution. Hopkins County United Way received contributions exceeding original allocations for the 2023-2024 Campaign, Co-Chaired by KK McKenzie and Jessica McInnis. Hopkins County United Way Board Members are pleased to distribute the additional donations to non-profit organizations that serve people in...





