JBT Marketing Conducting Photo Fundraiser For Pickton-Pine Forest VFD
Proceeds Will Go To Fire Department To Be Put Toward Cost of New Breathing Packs
Pickton-Pine Forest Volunteer Fire Department officers Monday announced a photo fundraiser in progress.
The fire department has contracted with JBT Marketing, Inc. Representatives of the business will be contacting people in the VFD service area to offer photography lots for $40 for an 8 inch by 11 inch photo.
During the photo shoot, those making a purchase are welcome to as many takes as they want. Prices of photo packages will be discussed at viewing of proofs, according to the announcement.
While visiting home for the fundraiser, JBT Marketing employees will either be wearing a fire department t-shirt or ball cap. They also are supposed to be wearing a traffic vest and name tag identifying themselves as “Representatives.” They may arrive in either a blue 2012 Honda Ridgeline truck or red 2014 Ford Focus.
Profits and proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward fire department equipment to better serve the community. Pickton-Pine Forest VFD is currently in need of replacing our breathing packs for firefighting, which cost approximately $20,000 or more, the fundraiser noted.
Any questions related to the fundraiser, or for additional information about PPFVFD, including how to make a donation to the department, contact PPFVFD Chief Trey Thompson a 903-588-4898.
4 Booked Into Hopkins County Jail On Felony Warrants Over The Weekend
At least four people were booked into Hopkins County jail over the weekend on outstanding felony controlled substance warrants, according to arrest and jail reports.
Anthony Wayne Dugan, 38, of North Richland Hills was transported by HCSO Deputy Jason Poteet from Lubbock County Detention Center at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, to Hopkins County jail on a warrant for violation of probation on a felony bail jumping/failure to appear charge. He also reportedly had an outstanding driving while license invalid warrant as well, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Davis took Linda Burrows Miears, 55, of Sulphur Springs into custody round 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at her Davis Street residence on two warrants for violation of probation, which she was on for manufacture or delivery of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and theft of property valued at $1,500 or more but less than $20,000.
Michael Keith Rhodes, 54, of Sulphur Springs was taken into custody by HCSO Sgt. Scott Davis at 11:07 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at his Airport Road residence on two warrants for violation of probation on possession of less than one gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges. Davis transported Rhodes to the county jail, where he remained on both charged Monday morning, Oct. 28, according to arrest and jail reports.
Friday marked the second time Rhodes has been arrested this month. He was arrested by deputies on Oct. 10 for possession of 0.7 gram of a substance that field-tested positive as methamphetamine, allegedly found in his wallet during a traffic stop, the sheriff’s officers alleged in reports earlier this month. He was released from jail Oct. 14 on $5,000 bond on that charge, according to jail reports.
HCSO Deputy Nick Marney took custody of Quentin Lee Wright, 28, of Sulphur Springs at 8:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and transported him from Lamar County jail to Hopkins County jail, where he was held for surety off bond on a delivery of 1/4-ounce to 5 pounds of marijuana charge, according to arrest reports. His new bond was set at $5,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
Wright has been booked into Hopkins County jail on two other occasions this year. He was arrested on Feb. 10 for possession of drug paraphernalia and on May 20 on a warrant for delivery of 1/4-ounce to 5 pounds of marijuana, according to jail reports.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Tyler Woman Arrested In Cumby On Controlled Substance Charge
A 22-year-old Tyler woman was jailed Saturday evening after being found Cumby police found prescription medication in a Tylenol bottle in her possession, according to police reports.
Cumby Police Officer Zack Steward reported stopping a Chevrolet 1500 pickup about 4:15 p.m. Oct. 26 on Commerce Street after noticing the woman driving didn’t have on a safety belt. The driver was identified as 22-year-old Montasia Ry Coughlin of Tyler, Steward noted in arrest reports.
After contacting her, the officer alleged the woman opened the console and he observed a firearm in the pickup. She was reportedly asked to get out of the pickup and for permission to search the vehicle.
A pill container with an Adderall and a Tylenol bottle with several Xanax and several Ecstasy pills were allegedly found in the truck, resulting in Coughlin’s arrest for possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance, Steward wrote in arrest reports.
She remained in the county jail Monday morning. Bond was set at $10,000 on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
Winners in Annual 42 Contest at Seniors Ctr!
Each Fall, Karon Weatherman plans a 42 Tournament for the community. It’s evident, 42 is still a pretty cool game and it appeals to more than one generation! In fact, the tradition of the Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament is being carried on by his son, Ronnie Martin, who also loves to play the game. He was at the Tournament and appears in photos with the 2019 winners. Twenty-six two-person teams entered the competition, with tables filling the available floor space at the Senior Citizens Center.
Winners of the 2019 “Earl W. Martin 42 Tournament” are:
1st Place – David and Kim Epperson
2nd Place – Trey Newsome and Matt Gerdes
3rd Place – Scotty Reed and Benny Vice
4th Place – Noe Negrete and Calvin Bain
Thanks Karon for hosting the event, and Congratulations to everyone who entered!
Stewpot Showdown! Scenes from History-making Stew Day 2019
Stew Day in Sulphur Springs, Texas dawned energizingly cool but quite damp from overnight rains, however that did not dampen the spirits of the cooks and volunteers busily preparing the official dish of Hopkins County! Pictured are just a few of the individual camps where cooking teams were ready to compete for the for the biggest World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest to date: the 50th Anniversary contest! Again, this is just a small portion of the campsites. With 187 sites ballooning out to the fringes of Buford Park, I did not get to visit every site! So, in addition to this photo collection, please watch KSST’s Cable Channel 18 TV’s coverage of individual sites and the presentation of winners. Within the program, we will place all the 2019 Stew activities and replay the program numerous times into early November. Every participant is to be congratulated! Enjoy!
Sulphur Springs Police Arrest Pittsburg Man On Warrant Following Crash
A 36-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested on a felony warrant following a crash Saturday night.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Tyler Francis responded in the 1600 block of Posey Lane Oct. 26. Upon arrival, Francis contacted Christian Emmanueil Bruffy Holmes with a Saturn Vue at the location, according to arrest reports.
A records check by dispatchers revealed an outstanding Wood County warrant for Bruffy-Holmes’ arrest. The 36-year-old Pittsburg man was taken into custody at 7:40 p.m. Oct. 26 on the Wood County possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance warrant, according to jail reports. Bond on the charge was set at $5,000, according to arrest reports.
Hay Show 2019 Won by Hopkins and Rains County Forage Producers
Held in the Autumn of the year following hay season, the Hopkins County Hay Show is a long-standing tradition. The tradition continued this year with a new title, the Hopkins/Rains County Hay Show sponsored by Natural Resources Conservation Services and organized by the Hopkins/ Rains Soil and Water Conservation District. This year, 38 producers entered samples for the contest. The samples were collected at Texas Agri-life Extension offices and chemical analysis on each sample was provided by the Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op. Speaker for the event was Andy Wright, a NRCS board member and President of Hopkins/Rains County Farm Bureau. The contest and a producer’s lunch was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Saturday October 26, 2019.
After opening remarks by Wright, prayer was lifted by Cody Koon followed by fellowship and a BBQ lunch prepared by Wright’s Catering. As the program got underway, the SWCD “Producer’s Package” was explained by Darron Smith, Wright introduced the top ten producers, winners were announced based on chemical scores, and Wade Bartley led an auction of the winning samples. Auction proceeds were earmarked for student Scholarships in place by the Hopkins/Rains Soil and Water Conservation District. A group photo was made of the top ten producers present.
2019 SSHS Hall Of Honor Inductees Honored
Four record-shattering athletes were honored Friday, October 25th, by the Sulphur Springs High School Hall of Honor Committee. Doug Evans emceed the event as family and friends looked on. Past coaches and family members introduced each athlete and described the athletes achievements and records, which some may not ever be bested. Each recipient, truly humbled by the experience, thanked their family and friends, giving credit to that support that helped them achieve such successes. The one exception was the posthumous presentation to Paul Buchanan, as his family was unable to attend. Buchanan’s athletic abilites will now never be forgotten, as past Hall of Honor recipient, John Pearce, not only accepted the award, but captivated the crowd with stories of Buchanan’s unbelievable achievments during his high school career and beyond. Even in a room with such unbelievable talent, tales of Paul Buchanan, SSHS’ First All-American, impressed and humbled the audience.
After the four inductees were honored with a reception and ceremony Friday in the SSHS Multi-Purpose Building, they were then introduced before the Wildcat game at Gerald Prim Stadium.
The following bios were provided from Butch Burney and John Pearce
Tyrik Rollison (Class of 2009)
Tyrik Rollison, the son of Brenda Rollison and Michael Kelly, was the pilot of the Wildcat’s aerial show during the late 2000s. A three-year starter, he accumulated more than 9,000 yards passing and holds virtually all school passing records.
He was a Parade All-American, EA Sports All-American, a two-time All-State player, District Most Valuable Player, and was ranked as the second dual threat quarterback in the nation by Scout.com. He was selected to play in the prestigious US Army All-American Bowl.
His senior year alone, he threw for 4,728 yards, completing 73 percent of his passes (315 of 428 attempts) and threw 51 touchdowns with just 15 interceptions. All of those are school records. Additionally, he rushed for 1,094 yards. In his career, Rollison threw for more than 9,000 yards and 88 touchdowns, completing more than 70 percent of his passes. He additionally ran for almost 2,000 yards. More importantly, he led the Wildcats to a 14-2 record in 2008, including a win over Dayton in the Class 4A state championship game in which the Wildcats rolled up more than 800 yards of total offense.
He was recruited to Auburn University, where he was redshirted for one season before transferring to Sam Houston State. A preseason injury ended that season, and he transferred to Tyler Junior College, where he was a two-year starter and was named Third Team All-American. He then finished his college career at Texas A&M-Commerce, where he was a First Team Lone
Star Conference selection and led the Lions to the conference championship. In his A&M-Commerce career, he threw for more than 5,000 yards and 43 touchdowns in 17 games. He owns 10 A&M- Commerce passing records.
Rollison has five siblings, Antione Rollison, Lacresha Hubbard, T’keyah Alex, Dominique Bass and Somaiya Lewis; and five children, Ty’Annah Rollison, Serenity Rollison, Alayah Rollison, Kaytrielle Tarpley and Cash Rollison.
He now resides in Sulphur Springs and runs a nonprofit summer workout camp called TKP722, whose motto is TTP (trust the process) for youth that are willing to be active and want to learn.
Presenting his honor will be his uncle, Torio Kelly.
Jace Jackson (Class of 2009)
Jace Jackson was Rollison’s favorite target in high school, and holds virtually all of the school’s receiving records. Jackson was known for running precise routes and catching any ball he could get his hands on.
During his SSHS career, Jackson caught 150 passes for 2,270 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also holds the school marks for single season receptions (105), yards (1,550) and touchdowns (19) his senior year.
Jackson was named in 2008 All State First Team by the Texas Sportswriters Association, and All State Honorable Mention by the Associated Press. He was named Academic All State Honorable Mention, 2008 All Smoaky First Team for East Texas, 2008 All District First Team (unanimous) and 2007 All District Honorable Mention.
He was also a two-year letterman in baseball, earning 2008 All District First Team and 2009 All District Second Team honors. Jackson played football at Sam Houston State for two seasons, then transferred to West Texas A&M, where he graduated. In his college career, he had 84 receptions for 811 yards and 12 touchdowns. In his senior season, he was named All Lone Star Conference Honorable Mention tight end. He was also an Academic All Conference selection from 2011-2013.
Jackson has been married to his wife, Laura, for four years. He is the son of Dr. Phil and Jill Jackson, and his siblings are Jenner and Jordan Jackson. He resides in Fort Worth and is currently working for Crestline Investors Inc. for the Summit Equity Alpha Strategy as a senior analyst.
He will be receiving his induction plaque from Colby Peek, his high school position coach.
Cody Payne (Class of 1997)
Cody Payne, Class of 1997, was a four-year letterman in basketball who set the school’s all-time scoring mark his final season at SSHS. The 6’7” scoring sensation was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American game as a senior and was named First Team All-State and All-Region. He was also named District MVP after averaging 24 points per game.
Payne set the school record for most career points, rebounds, 3-pointers and field goal percentage. The team also set a record with 25 wins his senior year. As a junior, he was named District MVP after averaging 21 points per game. He averaged 16 points per game as a sophomore and 10 as a freshman. In addition to basketball, Payne was also a 2-year letterman in golf for the Wildcats.
After high school, Payne attended Cheshire Academy Preparatory School in Cheshire, Connecticut, then played for Bossier Parish Community College as a freshman. He transferred to Collin County Community College, where as a sophomore he was an all-league selection and Conference Co- Player of the Year when he averaged almost 14 points and 11 rebounds per game and also led the NTJCAC in conference scoring. He also set a school record for rebounds in a season and in a game.
In 2001, he transferred to the University of New Mexico for his junior year, playing in 21 games with a season high 11 points and eight rebounds against Brigham Young. However, his college career ended due to chronic knee problems that resulted in two surgeries. Payne resides in Sulphur Springs and is currently part of the family business, Payne Electric Company, where he is a thermographer, project coordinator and Chief Purchasing Agent.
His parents are Rick and Kathy Payne, and he has one brother, Matt and his wife, Karla Payne.
His presenter will be high school coach Craig Philo.
Paul Buchanan (Class of 1953)
Paul Buchanan was best known for his prowess on the football field, where his skills as quarterback, punter, kicker and defensive back led the Wildcats to a district championship in 1952, but he was a true all-around athlete.
He was the only Wildcat to receive All-American honors in the first 50 years of SSHS football and was only the second Wildcat to receive a First or Second Team All-State selection (Jim Sid Wright was the first).
Buchanan was a two-year letterman and was named First team All-District quarterback in 1952 when he led the team and district in scoring with 71 points. He was best known for his ball handling deception and his run-pass option. He also held the SSHS record for extra points kicked in a season (23)
for many years.
For his prowess, he received a football scholarship to Baylor University, where he led the freshman team to the Southwest Conference championship. He didn’t play football after that season, but returned to Baylor as a student and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees there.
In basketball, he was the only sophomore to letter on the 1950-51 SSHS District championship team and was named Honorable Mention All-District. As a junior he was Second Team and as a senior First Team All-District and led the team in scoring.
In baseball, he lettered as a pitcher and later played on the Sulphur Springs Eagles of the Northeast Texas Amateur League in 1953.
Buchanan became a coach near Waco, then later moved to El Paso where he bought and operated two businesses before moving to Colorado in 1992 with his wife, Holly. He was an avid golfer who was shooting his age when he turned 70. Buchanan passed away in 2012 at the age of 77.
His award will be accepted posthumously by Wildcat historian and Hall of Honor member Johnny Pearce.
Littlefield, Sears Named Grand Champion Hopkins County Stew Winners
Top honors at this year’s Hopkins County Stew Contest, awarded Saturday, Oct. 26, for the first and only time in honor of the festival’s 50th anniversary, went to Steve Littlefield and Dwayne Sears.
Grand Championship
This contest featured only previous first place super stew champions, competing for the title of Grand Champion.
Grand Champions Littlefield and Sears’ stew was purchased by Grocery Supply Company and Fidelity Express. Their $700 prize money was provided by City National Bank. They were sponsored by Ben E. Keith
Only nine cook teams entered this competition. All were recognized for being among the best of the best in beef and chicken, competing together for the Grand Championship. Four received Honorable Mention.
Honorable Mention in the Grand Champion category went to the following teams:
- #29, Nancy Fite and Larry Fite, sponsored by Berry Appraisal Services
- #48 Garrett Glass and Brandon Williams, sponsored by Guaranty Bank and Trust
- #117, John Mark McAfee and Bambi McAfee, sponsored by McAfee Farms
- #9, Don Sapaugh and James VanWinkle, sponsored by City National Bank
Other Grand Champion contest contenders included:
- Site #30 Steve Littlefield and James McMahan
- Site #92 Richard Brantley and Ashley Brantley
- Site # 125 LaWana Hohenberger and Broc Hohenberger
- Site #M-L David Joslin and Robert Edwards
Super Stew Chicken
The first place Super Stew Chicken winner was team # 86, Elaine Merrell and Doris Humphrey, sponsored by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs. Their prize money of $500 was provided by Circle E Western Wear. Their winning quart of Super Stew Chicken was purchased for $900 by Interstate Body Shop.
Second place Super Stew Chicken award was won by # 21 Wayne Caldwell and Lyndsay Palmer, sponsored by Mattison Insurance. Their prize money of $250.00 was sponsored by Jay Hodge Chevrolet. The second-place Super Stew Chicken was purchased for $ 500 by Sister Babyz.
The third place Super Stew Chicken award was won by site # 43, Carmen Crouse and Craig Clifton, sponsored by SomeThing 4 Every Season. Their prize money of $100 was sponsored by Advantage Copy Systems.
Their third-place Super Stew Chicken was purchased for $300 by Peoples.
Honorable Mention in Super Stew Chicken went to site M-W, I.L. Balkom IV and Cathy Carr, sponsored by The Lazy B Ranch.
Super Stew Beef
The first place Super Stew Beef winner was the team of #62 Tonya and James Ross, sponsored by Alliance Bank. Their cook on the team was Brent McClendon. James began competing in the contest with his dad in 1984. Their prize money of $500 was provided by Janet Martin Realty. Their winning quart of Super Stew Beef was purchased for $900 by Clayton Homes.
The second place Super Stew Beef award was won by cook site # 111, Wade Juarez and Anida Reed, sponsored by Diamond Bar J. Their prize money of $250 was sponsored by Atmos Energy. The second place Super Stew Beef was purchased for $500 by ONCOR.
The third place Super Stew Beef award was won by site # 15, John Wilburn and Rudy Ellis, sponsored by CD Ballard Trucking. Their prize money of $100.00 was sponsored by Jiffy Signs. Their third-place Super Stew Beef was purchased for $300 by Corner Grub House.
Honorable Mention in the Super Stew Beef category went to cook site #77, Katie Patterson and Linda Henton, Sponsored by Alliance Bank.
Chicken Stew
First place chicken stew winner was the team of #25 Kimberly Kirkland and D’Anne Chaney, sponsored by Net Data. Their prize money of $300.00 was provided by Hollis Mechanical. Their first-place chicken stew was purchased for $600 by GDC Industrial.
Second place chicken stew winner was the team of #16 Kathy Lennon and Chris Black, sponsored by JKL Farm. Their prize money of $150 was provided by East Texas Physical Therapy. Their second-place chicken stew was purchased for $450 by Farm Country.
Third place chicken winner was the team of #13 Debbie White and Ann Tanton, sponsored by Hopkins Rains Farm Bureau. Their prize money of $100 was provided by 4-J’s Body Shop. Their third-place stew was purchased for $250 by Legacy Ag Credit.
Honorable Mention in the Chicken Stew category went to site # 20, Nikole Lamb and Sharon Sink, sponsored by Sulphur Springs ISD.
Beef Stew
First place beef stew winner was the team of # 37 Joe Wallace and Breanna Yager, sponsored by Saputo Dairy Foods. Their $300 prize money was provided by Hampton Inn. Their first-place stew was purchased for $600 by Texas Heritage National Bank.
Second place beef stew winner was the team of #8 Bruce Millard and Trevor Reger, sponsored by Sulphur Springs Professional Firefighters. Their $150 prize money was provided by East Texas Physical Therapy. Their second-place stew was purchased for $ 450.00 by Farm Country.
Third place beef stew winner was the team of # 91 Debbie Jones and Mariah Edwards, sponsored b: Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab. Their $100 prize money was provided by VF Outlet. Their third-place stew was purchased for $250 by Legacy Ag Credit.
Honorable Mentio in the Beef Ste competition went to campsite # 87B, Greg Cravens and Stacy Cravens, sponsored by Ocean Spray Cranberries.
Super Campsite/Costume
The John Chester Award for Super Campsite winner was site #7 Chris Gibbins and Scarlett Gibbins, sponsored by, Texas Heritage National Bank
Their $250 prize was provided by Sulphur Springs Centre for Dance.
Honorable Mention in the Super Campsite/Costume category went to campsite 18B, Amanda McKinney and Darel Roach, sponsored by Roach Construction.
Campsite/Costume
Campsite and costume winner this year was site # 111, Wade Juarez and Anida Reed, sponsored by Diamond Bar J. Their $200 prize was provided by Best Western.
Honorable Mention in the Campsite/Costume contest went to site # 84, Phillip Gabbert and Kathy, sponsored by VFW Post 8560.
New Events
Because so many enjoy the atmosphere and meeting and interacting with fellow stew chefs, and consider it a tradition to be set up the night before a couple of special events were added this year: a stew pot race and an appetizer contest.
For the race, people dressed as a chicken, cow and stew pot raced the sidelines. For the appetizer contest, cook teams were encouraged to submit whatever items they prepared Friday night for a cash prize; those who chose also contributed funds for a side bet or drawing.
Recognized for their appetizer was Lewis Tatum’s team. They went home with nearly $500, according to Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Lezley Brown.
Also new this year was the Stew Market, a place for local vendors to set up tents and offer their products, services and information during the stew festivities.
50 Years Strong
One family received a special award, one of the Chamber’s special commemorative 50th anniversary Christmas ornament. Jo Marie Neal family’s dedication to the annual event has spanned five decades.
Neal told Brown her family has been at the annual stew contest every year its been held. Members of her family have been at their camp site rain or shine, sunny or overcast, despite injuries and health challenges.
Community Support
The stew is an event that brings people representing all facets of business, organizations and backgrounds together to enjoy fellowship, outdoor cooking and friendly competition as a community.
It’s a big undertaking that would not be possible without community support, from donations of funds, foods and equipment to the innumerable hours put in by not only Chamber staff, board and ambassadors to numerous youth and others who pitch in with a willingness to serve when a need arises.
Volunteering their time staffing the stew contest were:
- Alliance Bank and Galyean Insurance
- CNC Pro Audio Video
- Latson’s.com
- Chili’s
- CBJ
- State Representative Dan Flynn
- Carriage House Manor
- Central Baptist Church
- Pizza Inn
- Rock Creek Health & Rehab
- Super Handy
- Sunny Springs Nursing Home
- Joe Bob’s Convenience Stores
- The Sweet Grind
- Dr. Liao Ortho Center
- Sign Gypsies
- Hope Family Fellowship
- Fix ‘n Feed
- 95.9 Star Country
- KSST
- Cheyenne Smithers with Preuss & Flecker
- Bright Star Baking Company
Recognized for providing products for the event were
- Brookshire’s—Title Sponsor
- Down to Earth Services – Down to Earth Friday Night
- Clarion Pointe – Hotel Sponsor
- Saputo – Cheese Sponsor
- Southwest Dairy Museum – Cheese Sponsor
Service tents were provided by
- Hopkins/Rains County Farm Bureau
- ETC- Environmental Tank and Container
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs
Additional sponsors included:
- Alliance Bank and Galyean Insurance
- CNC Pro Audio Video
- Latson’s.com
- Chili’s
- CBJ
- State Representative Dan Flynn
- Carriage House Manor
- Central Baptist Church
- Pizza Inn
- Rock Creek Health & Rehab
- Super Handy
- Sunny Springs Nursing Home
- Joe Bob’s Convenience Stores
- The Sweet Grind
- Dr. Liao Ortho Center
- Sign Gypsies
- Hope Family Fellowship
- Fix ‘n Feed
- 95.9 Star Country
- KSST
- Cheyenne Smithers with Preuss & Flecker
- Bright Star Baking Company
Brazzies Awarded In Health Care Foundation’s Mardi Bras For A Cause Contest
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Saturday announced the following Brazzie Awards winners from this year’s Mardi Bras Contest at Saturday’s Hopkins County Stew Contest.
Community members were encouraged to decorate a bra, promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for the cause.
Judge’s Pick Award winners in the business category went to Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, awareness category to Alliance Bank, and Mardi Bras to The Republican Club.
Recognized for most money raised in the business category was CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs Lab, Awareness to Sulphur Springs Health & Rehab, and Mardi Gras to College St Burgers & Fries.
Money from the bra decorating fundraiser will help provide free mammograms for uninsured women over 40.
