Teen Jailed After Bond Revoked; 3 Others Arrested On Warrants
November 19, 2021 – At least three people were booked into Hopkins County jail on warrants, and one man was arrested at the courthouse after his probation was revoked, according to arrest and jail reports.
DeAnthony Rayon Moore, 19, of Sulphur Springs was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Hopkins County Courthouse on an order revoking his bond on a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone. He remained in Hopkins County jail Thursday. His new bond is set at $100,000, according to arrest and jail reports.
Wednesday marked the second time Moore has been booked into Hopkins County jail this year. He was also arrested June 10 on a manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 2 or 2A controlled substance warrant. His bond was set at $30,000, and he was released from the county jail on that charge on Sept. 30, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Elijah Fite traveled to Dallas County, where he took 31-year-old Alfred Jerod Whetstone of Dallas into custody at 1:57 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, on a felony warrant. Fite transported Whetstone to the county jail, where he was held on the warrant for violation of probation, which he was on for delivery of one-fourth ounce or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana in a drug-free zone, according top arrest and jail reports.
Whetsone was arrested on the delivery of marijuana charge on May 12, 2016, and released to serve a three-year probation sentence to run through May 11, 2019. His arrest Nov. 20 marked the second time he has been jailed for violating terms of probation on the charge, according to jail reports. He was arrested March 29, 2017, for violating terms of probation on the charge and remained in the county jail until July 18, 2017. The current warrant for his arrest for violating terms of probation was issued in April of 2018, and served Nov. 20, according to court and jail documents.
He also has outstanding Hunt County warrants alleging delivery of one-fourth ounce or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana charge, bail jumping and failure to appear on a possession of marijuana charge and open container in a vehicle-passenger; and a McCurtain County assault and battery with a deadly weapon warrant, according to jail reports.
Police spotted a 28-year-old Sulphur Springs man riding a bicycle on Lee Street without a headlight around 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. The man was detained. A records check showed him to be wanted on two public intoxication charges. Thus, he was jailed on the warrants. The man was convicted of PI on Dec. 13, 2018, and May 14, 2019. Warrants for his arrest were issued Sept. 10 and served Nov. 21, for failing to meet the terms of his conviction — which included paying $331.50 each for the charges.
A Winnsboro man, 26 was also also taken into custody Thursday on warrant for not paying speeding and driving while license invalid charges.
Odell Reportedly In Stable Condition In Tyler ICU
Former Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Odell remains in the ICU at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler Thursday; his condition was reported to be “about the same” this morning.
Odell made it through pelvic surgery to put screws in both sides of his pelvis, and is listed in stable condition in ICU. His wife, Rose, reports that his recovery will be a long road, reported a family friend, who notes, “the family still needs lots of prayers.
Odell was injured Tuesday afternoon in a tractor accident south of Como and was flown from near the accident site to the Tyler trauma center with several severe injuries.
12th Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade Set Dec. 6
November 21, 2019 – As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are preparing for a spectacular Christmas Light Parade.
The 12th annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Lighted Christmas Parade, presented by Carriage House Manor, will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. As the sky darkens, the festively illuminated parade entries will bring Christmas cheer to the viewers along the parade route.
This year, due to the construction on Connally Street, the parade route will begin at Buford Park and head east on Houston Street to Church Street. Then, the parade will turn south (right) on Church Street, wind around the west side of Celebration Plaza, and end at Tapp Funeral Home on Gilmer Street.
The Lions Club offers special thanks to title sponsor Carriage House Manor as well as sponsors Alliance Bank, City National Bank, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Legacy Ag Credit, Brian Toliver Ford, Farm County, Jay Hodge Chevrolet, Nortex Tractor and Saputo.
Entry forms for the Lighted Christmas Parade can be picked up at any of sponsor location or at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, 110 Main St. The deadline to enter the parade is Tuesday, Dec. 3.
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Pizza Inn, 1320 Mockingbird Lane. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify and work to fulfill needs within the community. For more information or to get involved with the Sulphur Springs Lions Club, visit a club meeting or check out their Facebook page.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, made a strong commitment to community service and served young people throughout the world. For more information about the Lions Clubs International please visit, www.lionsclubs.org.
UPRA Rodeo Has Come to Town! Will Observe 40th Rodeo Finals In Hopkins County Civic Center Arena
We had a visit from Oscar Aguilar, local rodeo promoter associated with United Professional Rodeo Association since 1979, and he brought the rodeo announcer team of T.C. Long and Garrett Yerigan to the KSST Good Morning Show on Thursday November 21, 2019. A certain energy was in the room with this trio who each brought a passionate interest to the conversation!
T.C. Long has been the UPRA Rodeo Finals announcer for the past ten years. He had established a rodeo announcing career prior to being hired by UPRA, but has found a home with the organization. “The UPRA, initially the CRA or Central Rodeo Association, has grown into a six-state major event with over $350,000 in cash prizes paid out through the 2019 season. In Sulphur Springs, we will go three rounds, that’s Thursday night, Friday night and Saturday night, and will be crowning a new UPRA Champion athlete for 2019, as well as a new UPRA Queen to represent the Association throughout the 2020 circuit.”
Garret is in his first year with the UPRA, and hails from Pryor in northeastern Oklahoma. “Having a good voice is not all there is or even an interest in rodeo, although that’s helpful. We put in hours of study and note-taking before each performance, because you really want to ignite the audience’s interest in each performer, whether they be an animal athlete, rider or roper. None of these performers get to the Finals without a strong will to succeed, and that makes the most dedicated individuals rise to the top. For example, there’s a young barrel racer in the Finals this weekend who is also completing final exams toward her career in nursing. That tidbit of knowledge says a lot about the person, and social media reveals a lot of that kind of useful information. So, an informed announcer can do the same with the rough stock too, let’s say a bull or a horse that bucks a certain style or pattern, well, it’s rider must have studied that habit before they get on board, in order to successfully make the ride. We like sharing that essential knowledge with the audience, too. And UPRA will show you some outstanding talent this weekend!”
Oscar Aguilar, who has served as President of the Association and as a Director, first got on board in 1979 when the initial Finals was held in Sulphur Springs’ brand new Hopkins County Civic Center arena. Oscar has been involved with the Handicapable Rodeo since 1985, and he proudly stated “this year, 425 children are coming to the Handicapable Rodeo on Friday morning, children who are handicapped and special needs and who may have never gotten the chance to see a horse up close or meet a cowboy or cowgirl. Now, they have a chance to actually meet these performers and experience a horse ride and a hay ride with SSHS Key Club student chaperones”. Oscar explained, “some of the top 15 performers in the events you will watch at this rodeo are local athletes, like Chanie Graves, Keon Miller and Waycie Hathcox and others. Even though they have demonstrated grit and determination to make it this far, they still need you making noise for them here at home during their rides and showing your pride in their success!”
Thursday night is Military Night, with free admission for military personnel, and Friday night is First Responder Night with free admission for responders in uniform or with ID. Also, children 10 and under get in free Thursday and Friday night. For adults, tickets are $10 at the gate, and on Saturday will be $5 for age 5 -10 and children younger then 5 admitted free.
Wildcats Pitcher Chaney Signs With Ouachita
Wildcats Baseball Pitcher and Slugger Jaxon Chaney Signs With Ouachita Baptist University
Wildcats senior baseball pitcher, infielder and slugger Jaxon Chaney, the son of Brent and Deann Chaney, signed a letter of intent to play college baseball at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Chaney says everything happened fast. He says he got a call from one of his baseball coaches in summer leagues who told him about Ouachita Baptist. Soon after Chaney took a visit to Arkadelphia. Chaney met Ouachita’s Head Baseball Coach Luke Howard. Chaney says he liked the things Howard talked about. After sleeping on it, Chaney called the next day and told Coach Howard he wanted to play for him for the next four years. Chaney also loved the Ouachita campus. He likes the fact it is a small school with only about 1500 students. He says it’s a close knit community and has a great hometown feeling. Chaney says Ouachita wants him to pitch and play in the infield. Chaney feels his best ticket to getting on the field quickly will be as a starting pitcher. Chaney sees several things he needs to improve on before getting to the next level. One is arm velocity. He says he knows he can’t get many batters out throwing 82 miles per hour. He says he needs a fourth pitch, perhaps a slider to go with his fast ball, curve ball and change up. Chaney says he wants more consistency in his swing so he can put the ball in play harder more often while striking out less and hitting more home runs. Chaney says he wants to major in sports management. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack calls Chaney a phenomenal athlete and says Chaney is right up there with the best players Coach Hammack has had in his 14 years at Sulphur Springs. He calls Chaney a competitor with real power. Coach Hammack recalls Chaney hitting an opposite field home run in Rockwall against Prosper in the playoffs. He says the Wildcats season last year turned better when Chaney overcame an arm soreness and was able to pitch again. Coach Hammack says he would like to make it to Arkansas to see Chaney and Ouachita play former Wildcat teammate Kaden Argenbright and Henderson State. The schools are located across the street from each other in Arkadelphia and are huge rivals.
Wildcats Basketball Coach Cipoletta Talks Teamwork
Wildcats Basketball Coach Delighted With the Way His Team Shared the Basketball In Big Win
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta says he had not had a team score 100 points since he’s been Head Coach in Sulphur Springs, until Tuesday night. The Wildcats defeated Pleasant Grove, 103-52 Tuesday night at home. Coach Cipoletta’s Wildcats did score 94 points in a win over Princeton last season back in January. After the game Tuesday, Coach Cipoletta was much more interested in discussing how his team played Tuesday. He says just about everyone on his team has the ability to shoot the ball well enough to extend defenses. Coach Cipoletta says the Wildcats were hitting on all cylinders Tuesday night. He says his team loves to share the ball finding teammates who have better shots than the passes does. Coach Cipoletta says if the Wildcats keep doing that, they can really be a special team. He comments on the break out night for point guard Lamodrick Johnson, who scored 20 points. He says Johnson is very dynamic with the ball and is a nightmare to guard one on one. He says the Wildcats hit some outside shots early that caused the Hawks’ defense to spread out. Coach Cipoletta says Johnson took advantage of that to penetrate inside. He says he was pleased with the effort and results he got from bench players Ja’Tavian Hall, Caleb Alexander and Malique Cole. Coach Cipoletta also comments on senior Grayson McClure who hit 4 three pointers Tuesday night. He says McClure went 0 for 6 during the Decatur game last Saturday. He says he was pleased when McClure’s first three point shot went in Tuesday. McClure seemed to get into a special zone in a third quarter stretch when he hit three three-pointers. The 2-0 Wildcats, ranked #5 in Class 5A, play Byron Nelson Tuesday in Trophy Club, located 20 miles north of Fort Worth near Denton.
Douglass ECLC Partnering With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Families Invited To Register All Children Age 4 Or Younger To Receive Free Books
Douglass Early Childhood Learning Center has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and hopes to get all Hopkins County children, 4 years old or younger, registered to receive free books.
“Two years ago, Mothers’ Culture Club generously provided seed money to get the program up and running. With the district’s decision to restructure, kickoff was postponed. We are excited to say that Douglass ECLC students are now registered and currently receiving books!” said Kristin Monk, Sulphur Springs ISD assistant superintendent of elementary education and learner services.
Each child with a completed registration form will begin receiving one book per month throughout the fourth year of life. A child enrolled at birth will own a personal library of 60 books by the time he or she enters kindergarten. Siblings in the home may also be registered.
The are no qualifying or disqualifying components for participation other than the child must be four years of age or younger. ANY child, no matter the economic status, nor how many children reside in the home, may be registered to receive books. There is zero cost for participation.
Additional information about the program can be found at the following link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/letter-
Parents may complete the registration form, which may be delivered to the attention of Amanda Ridner, education specialist, at Douglass ECLC, 600 Calvert St.
“Should you be unable to deliver the registration form, please call! I will personally make sure forms are picked up and delivered. Amanda will enter each child into the system and books will begin arriving in the mail at the home address listed on the form!” said Monk, who may be reached at 903-885-2153, extension 1106.
Saltillo Lady Lions Win Big
Saltillo Lady Lions Get Big Win in Regular Season Home Opener Tuesday Night
The Saltillo Lady Lions Basketball Team improved their season record to 2-1 with a regular season home opener win over Maud 64-8 Tuesday (November 19) in Kerry Garmon Gym. The Lady Lions outscored Maud in the first quarter 24-0 and led at the half 37-5. The Lady Lions led after three quarters 51-8. For the Lady Lions, Chandler Bain led all scorers with 14 points. Kristina Wade and Anna Reeder had 10 points each. Allie Lane and Maddy Smith scored 8 points apiece. Paisley Kastner scored 5 points. Britney Peeples had 4 points. Julianna Giles added 3 points and McKenna Gurley scored 2 points. The Lady Lions play next in their own Saltillo Varsity Girls Tournament with games against Clarksville and Prairiland on Thursday. The Saltillo Lady Lions JV also topped Maud, 48-13 Tuesday at home to improve their season record to 4-1.
Bright Star VIP Event Success
While not all theaters were filled to capacity, they did pack quite a crowd for Bright Star’s Red Carpet VIP Event Wednesday night.
Community members had begun arriving at the East Shannon Road movie theater by 4 p.m. and by the official opening of the newly renovated facility, the entry lines stretched into the parking lot.
ShowBiz Cinemas Director of Marketing Beth Miska welcomed everyone to the kickoff event. Ashley and Sloan Wynn, daughter and granddaughter of cinema owner Kathy Lee, officiating at the ribbon cutting.
The seating is as comfortable as promised, with comfortable reclining seating, great sound and a good visuals on the new systems. The lines of movie-goers taking advantage of the free popcorn and drinks during the red carpet event spanned the lobby, but the mood was friendly while waiting.
Afterward, those in attendance offered praise for the new system and “great” experience in the renovated screening rooms and facilities.
Many Excited For Opening Event For Bright Star Cinema
Anticipation is building for the VIP Red-Carpet event for the newly renovated Bright Star Cinema. The theater will be officially open Thursday, but many dedicated movie fans were in line by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in hopes of being among the individuals who will enjoy a free movie, popcorn and sodas at the Nov. 20 event. Although invitations were handed out in the community, the event will be first come, first served until each screening room is filled.
