Video Presentation: Dedication of New Courtroom at Law Enforcement Center
The Grand Opening of the new courtroom at the Law Enforcement Center took place Wednesday morning as ceremonies were squeezed in between plea bargains and docket call. At 11 a.m., Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom welcomed the packed courtroom of county officials, community leaders and members of the public present.
Sanderson Files for Place 5 on Sulphur Springs City Council
With only two days left to file for a Place on the Sulphur Springs City Council, Jeff Sanderson, a Shift Captain for Hopkins County EMS, filed to seek election to Place 5. Sanderson challenges incumbent Emily Glass for the seat. Glass filed on the first day to file for the May 4, 2019 Municipal Election.
Incumbent Freddie Taylor filed to seek re-election to Place 4 on the Sulphur Springs City Council on January 31st. Taylor, local business leader, has served in various capacities on the council since he was sworn in June, 2004.
For Place 6 Doug Moore, who was appointed to the council until the May 4, 2019 Municipal Election, will face Landon Thornton, who has also filed for the seat.
Opportunity to file for Places 4, 5, and 6 continue through February 15, 2019.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Blood Drive Collects 21 Units
BLOOD DRIVE
The Blend Club, a service organization on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus, sponsored a blood drive this week that was conducted by Carter Bloodcare. According to Lanie Wright of Carter, the drive was highly successful, exceeding their goal by collecting 21 units! Wright added, “Congrats and thank you so much — this helped tremendously while we are battling the flu outbreak.” Above, Jason Gregory of the Fire Academy was one of the 21 making life saving contributions.
New Courtroom Next to Law Enforcement Center Opened Wednesday
The Grand Opening of the new courtroom at the Law Enforcement Center took place Wednesday morning as ceremonies were squeezed in between plea bargains and docket call. At 11 a.m., Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom welcomed the packed courtroom of county officials, community leaders and members of the public present.
District Judge Eddie Northcutt told those present that he remembers when County Judge Newsom, who at the time was the presiding District 8 Judge, drew a plan for the new courtroom on a napkin to illustrate how functional it could become. Northcutt thanked Newsom and County Commissioners’ Court for their efforts in making the room efficient and functional. Northcutt cut the ribbon for the opening saying, “For justice”.
District Attorney Will Ramsay said he knew the new courtroom would facilitate efforts to obtain justice.
The building includes a passage way for inmates to be brought from the jail area, a room for the jury easily accessed from the jury box and an office for the District Judge just off the bench area. Safety for inmates, judge, jury and others is a feature commended by those who spoke.
County Judge Newsom thanked Tom Glossup for overseeing the construction and Judge Northcutt and DA Ramsay for their contributions to design.
Members of law enforcement, county fire department, Sulphur Springs City Council members and Mayor John Sellers were among those present for the event.
Local Man Arrested for Meth on Person and in Residence
Feb 19, 2019 – When Cumby Police stopped and arrested Marty Lee Kays, 43, of Sulphur Springs for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Hopkins County Investigator Wade Sheets and SSPD Lt. Mark Estes interviewed Kays . During the interview Kays admitted to having methamphetamine on his person and in his residence.
On his person, was found three baggies weighing approximately 6.2-grams including packaging and in his residence, searched with consent of Kays, was found 1.2-grams of meth.
Kays is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams and with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams. Kays is held on bonds totaling $80,000.
Illinois Couple Arrested When Fleeing Deputy
February 13, 2019 – A Springfield, Illinois couple is in Hopkins County Jail after fleeing a Hopkins County Deputy during a traffic stop on I-30 at the 142 mile marker. Stopped for speeding, the driver of the auto , Tommie Jason Lovelace, 36, denied consent to search the vehicle. The officer made contact with the passenger of the vehicle and asked the passenger to step out of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. That’s when the problem began.
The passenger, Tonee Nicole Jarrett, 25, rolled up the passenger window and unbuckled from the seatbelt a four year old child. She placed the child in the floor of the vehicle. The passenger then became the driver and fled the scene. As Jarrett fled in the vehicle, Lovelace stood in front of the deputy’s patrol unit as he attempted to give chase. Lovelace failed to comply with commands to move out of the way and hindered the deputies ability to pursue Jarrett.
Lovelace was arrested at the scene and Jarrett was later arrested at Texas Highway 37 and County Road SW3070.
Lovelace was arrested for Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle and Hinder Apprehension or Prosecution. Jarrett was arrested for Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle and Abandoning or Endangering a Child.
Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon
A Hopkins County Deputy responded to a disturbance on County Road 4762 regarding a threat by Lanny Dale Hill, 53, to kill the caller with a hammer. When they arrived, it was found that Hill had left the location in a vehicle.
According to the victim’s story, Hill had chased the victim into the bedroom and threatened her with the hammer raised to strike. That’s when she called 911. The victim said she had picked up a handgun to protect herself due to being in fear for her life. According to the victim, Hill threw the hammer to the floor and fled the scene in his truck. He was later apprehended by DPS.
Hill is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Family Violence. He is held on a $70,000 bond.
Turning 65? Attend Free ‘Understanding Medicare’ Presentation at Sr. Center
If you are turning 65 years old, you will be eligible for Medicare soon. The free “Understanding Medicare Benefits” seminar is being offered in Sulphur Springs on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at 1pm at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 MLK Drive. It is for education only and will include Q and A session. Reserve space by calling 903-571-6750.
Wildcats Perfect in District With 10-0 Record; Face John Tyler in Bi-District
The #4 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team achieved its goal of going a perfect 10-0 in district play as they got by Lindale, 52-46 Tuesday night (February) at Lindale. It was anything but easy.
Points were hard to come by in the first half. The Wildcats led only 8-6 after the first quarter and 16-10 at halftime. Both teams scored 36 points over the last two quarters and the Wildcats had their narrow victory.
Cameron Kahn led the Wildcats with 18 points. Sadaidriene Day Day Hall scored 15 points. Xavier Cork added 9 points. Jeremiah Roland scored 6 points. Duece Berry and Boo Wilkerson both had 2 points.
The perfect district mark was achieved with leading scorer Keaston Willis missing seven district games with an ankle injury. Second leading scorer Sadaidriene Day Day Hall also missed four district games with a concussion. Both were missing in two district games.
The Wildcats season record is now 24-8. The Wildcats face John Tyler in a bi-district game next Tuesday at Wills Point with the time to be determined.
Soccer: Wildcats, Lady Cats Begin District Season with Loss
Greenville 5, Wildcats Soccer 1
The Greenville Lions’ soccer team opened district play with an impressive 5-1 victory over the Wildcats at Gerald Prim Stadium Tuesday night (February 12). The Lions wasted no time scoring their first goal 3:34 into the first half. Kevin Jasso scored it. Exactly 6 minutes later, the Lions’ top goal scorer Ian Miller scored to make it 2-0. Miller score again about 12 minutes later and Greenville was up 3-0. In the second half, Lion Joel Salazar scored at 11:59 and Miller got his hat trick goal at 8:21 and the Lions were ahead 5-0. Senior Daniel Moreno scored the lone Wildcats’ goal at 2:09. Isaac Gutierrez got an assist. Wildcats Soccer Coach Alexi Upton noted that Greenville’s roster included an unbelievable 16 seniors along with a freshman goalkeeper. He said the Wildcats made mistakes and Greenville capitalized on those miscues. The Wildcats are 0-1 in district play and 5-6-2 for the season. The Wildcats play Lindale Friday night at 7 p.m. at Gerald Prim Stadium.
Greenville 3, Lady Cats Soccer 0
The Lady Cats’ soccer team opened district play with a 3-0 loss against the Greenville Lady Lions in Greenville Tuesday night (February 12). The Lady Lions scored one goal in the first half and then added two more in the second half. The Lady Cats slip to 0-1 in district play. Their season record is 1-11-3. The Lady Cats will hope for a much better result when they travel to Lindale to play the Lady Eagles Friday at 7 p.m. in Lindale.
