Thursday Sept. 11th is Patriot Day
Thursday Sept. 11th is Patriot Day, not to be confused with Patriot’s Day in April. Though not a national holiday, Patriot Day is a flag-flying day of observance of 9/11/2001. In Sulphur Springs, flags on the downtown square will be lowered at 7am tomorrow (Thursday) by the Hopkins County Marine Corps League. League members will also lay a wreath on the square in memory of 9-11 victims. All Americans are encouraged to fly Old Glory at their homes on Thursday.
read moreMADD Family Fun Glow Walk
It’s still more than a month away but already 132 walkers or runners have signed up to participate in the 2nd annual MADD Family Fun Glow Walk on Saturday, September 27 at Buford Park in Sulphur Springs. There were 102 participants last year. Cost for early registrants is $20 for adults, $15 for youths and you can also register your dog. You can register on line at www.walklikemadd.org. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director [pb_vidembed title=”” caption=””...
read moreDare To Dream Underway At Douglas
The three-day Dare to Dream Camp got underway Wednesday at Douglas Intermediate School in Sulphur Springs. 120 fifth graders to be at Douglas registered to attend the leadership building camp. Around 100 high school students are serving as mentors. Jeff Harris, the school district Character Curriculum Director, developed the program. It utilizes the movie Remember the Titans. Games are interspersed with speeches. Speakers Wednesday included pastor C.J. Duffey, SSISD Police Officer Jim Bayuk and educator Mynder Kelly. By Don Julian, KSST News...
read more5th Annual My Bowl Set For This Saturday
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/My-Bowl.mp3″] The 5th annual My Bowl takes place Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Classic Lanes Bowling Alley. The event is a fundraiser to assure that local special needs kids have funds to go to area competition and also the state tournament in Austin. Local businesses and individuals are helping out by sponsoring teams or individual bowlers. They have also donated items for a silent auction. There will also be a donation jar and a...
read moreSummer Theatre Workshop Presents Two Plays
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Childrens-Theatre.mp3″] There are still seven more presentations of two plays being presented by child actors participating in the Summer Theatre Workshop at Main Street Theatre. The Frog Prince and the Princess Brats and The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet will be staged Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and next week Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees both weeks at 2 p.m. Close to 40 children are involved. Directors are Leah Connor...
read moreColeman Park To Host State Softball Tourneys This Weekend
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SOFTBALL.mp3″] Listen to the Interview State tournaments for girls softball Dixie Angels, ages 9-10, and Belles, 13-15 begins Friday, July 11th at Coleman Park in Sulphur Springs. Opening ceremonies are at 6 p.m. at Field 1 at Coleman Parak. Gate fees are Weekend Tournament pass for Friday and Saturday $25. Kids $10. Games begin at 9 a.m. for morning games and 4 p.m. for afternoon and evening games. By Jimmy Rogers, KSST General...
read more2nd Annual DARE Hopkins County Music And Comedy Revue
This Friday night, July 11th, the Hopkins County DARE program will benefit from the second annual Hopkins County Music and Comedy Revue. All proceeds will go to the DARE program. The Music and Comedy Review begins at 7 p.m.at the Regional Civic Center and features Cousin Cedrick, Monty Tipps & Main Street, “The C” Dale Cummings, Tisha George, Aaron Hanna, and a number of other entertainers. Craig Roberts will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 6-12, and children under 5 enter for free. Students...
read more4th Annual Pack The Bus School Supply Drive
All Hopkins County Schools will find benefit from the 4th Annual Pack the Bus, a school supply drive, sponsored by CANHelp, 613 Gilmer Street. The drop-off of school supplies is Friday, August 8th from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Donations will also be received by CANHelp during regular business hours any other day. Adam Teer, Executive Director of CANHelp says cash donations will be used to purchase backpacks for students. Backpacks are the largest expense for school supplies. Each year CANHelp collects enough school supplies to provide for 300...
read moreBrashear Baptist Church 2nd Annual 4th Of July Celebration
Brashear Baptist Church will be having its’ second annual 4th of July Celebration Friday. Activities in and around the Family Life Center get underway at 6 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. There will be activities for children and adults alike. Psalm 100 and others will sing Gospel music. The evening will end with fireworks. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
read moreHopkins County 4H Day Camp
The Hopkins County 4H kids from four chapters invited to Tuesday’s (July 1st) Day Camp at Heritage Park were promised crafts and games, a step back in time. The 4her’s tried their hands at tin punch, making butter, woodworking and the centuries old art of paper decorating called quilling. They were also introduced to old methods of corn grinding and clothes washing. The activities included a scavenger hunt in the park and a hamburger lunch. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
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