Failure to Signal Turn Results in Drug Arrest
Failure to signal 100 feet from a turn led to the stop of a 2013 Nissan Altima at the corner of Davis Street and Fleming Street. Candace Dawn Williams, 40, of Cumby, immediately began talking to the Hopkins County Deputy about a money transaction between her and another person.
A search of the vehicle revealed US currency and a receipt written for the money. The search also revealed a glass pipe commonly used to smoke methamphetamine and the residue of a crystal like substance believed to be meth. The traffic stop was within 1000 feet of a day care.
Williams is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 under 1-gram in a Drug Free Zone.
Woman Arrested for Stealing Money from Employer
In an interview with Hopkins County Chief Investigator Corley Weatherford at the Sheriff’s office Tuesday, Virginia Ann Tompkins, 59, of Wintrhrop, Arkansas, admitted to Theft more than $2500 but less than $30,000.
Tompkins admitted to stealing money from her previous employer, Joe Bob’s in Como. Evidence obtained by Weatherford from management of the convenience store shows an estimated $17,000 taken over the course of her employment. She admitted to stealing less than reported by the employer. The date of the offense discovery is March 1, 2017.
Tompkins is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $10,000 bond.
Wildcats Down Rockwall 53-39; Now 4-0 on Season
The Wildcats’ basketball team remained unbeaten as they won a defensive struggle against Rockwall on the road, 53-39 Tuesday night (November 21). The Wildcats are now 4-0 for the season with three of their wins coming against Class 6A teams.
The Wildcats started slowly Tuesday and trailed after the first quarter 13-11. In the second quarter, the Wildcats allowed the Yellow Jackets only 4 points. The Wildcats scored the first 10 points in the quarter and ended up with 16 to take a 27-17 lead into halftime. Rockwall trimmed the lead to 7 points by outscoring the Wildcats 16-13 in the third quarter. The Wildcats led 40-33 after three. The Wildcats put the game away by outscoring the Yellow Jackets 13-6 in the fourth quarter.
The Wildcats defense put the clamps on two Division I players. A Kansas commit scored only 6 points and a Depaul recruit only had three points.
Keaston Willis and Victor Iwuakor both scored 17 points for the Wildcats. Godsgift Ezedinma had 9 points. Michael Jefferson and Dedric Godbolt both scored 4 points. Xavier Cork put in 2 points. The Wildcats did a good job of rebounding and collected 20 offensive rebounds.
The Wildcats practice Wednesday and then take a Thanksgiving break. They resume play next Tuesday at Denison.
Lady Cats Score 71 in Afternoon Game in Paris
After a pair of games where the Lady Cats’ basketball team scored in the 30’s, they poured in the points against Paris taking a 71-41 win on the road Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Cats had 22 steals and forced 29 turnovers to get lots of transition baskets. That helped the Lady Cats shoot 50% for the game.
The Lady Cats scored the games first ten points and they led after one quarter, 21-8. They outscored Paris in the second quarter 14-10 to take a 35-18 lead into halftime. The Lady Cats also outscored Paris 19-7 in the third quarter and 17-16 in the fourth quarter. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 21 points and she had a team high 11 rebounds.
Sadavia Porter added 19 points. Autumn Tanton got off to a quick scoring start early and ended up with 14 points. Jemia Hall came off the bench to score 8 points. Te’Arria Rose scored six points on two successful three pointers. Porter also made a three. Imani Taylor had 3 points.
The Lady Cats are now 4-0 for the season. They have practice Wednesday and then will take a break for Thanksgiving. The Lady Cats return to play next Tuesday at Idabel, Oklahoma. Lady Cats Coach Jeff Chapman was the head coach at Idabel before coming to Sulphur Springs.
PJC Sulphur Springs News: SPRING REGISTRATION
SPRING REGISTRATION
Registration for the spring 2018 semester at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center has begun. Carli Withrow, a returning student, was among the first to finalize her spring schedule with adviser Carey Gable. On-campus registration will continue through Dec. 15 and again from Jan. 2-8. On-line registration is available through Jan. 15.
TxDOT to Begin Upgrades on FM 21 and FM 3357 in Franklin County
PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade two Farm to Market Roads will begin Nov. 28 in Franklin County.
The contractor, CDM Holdings LLC, was granted 95 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than $1.5 million. The projected completion date of this project is late June 2018, officials said.
The construction work will occur on FM 21, from FM 2723 to County Road 4140; and on FM 3357, from FM 115 to State Highway 37. The contractor will install safety treatments to existing structures, widen the roadway lanes, and apply a seal coat to the existing pavement, officials said.
The project will at times require temporary lane closures on both roads.
Those who regularly travel along these roads in Franklin County are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
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Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Win at Union Hill
(Photos and information courtesy of Assistant Coach Zandra Peyton.)
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears traveled to Union Hill Tuesday and came home with a 27-23 win.
The Lady Bears started the first few minutes of the game down, then Ann Dorner hit two 3 pointers to get the team back in the game. The second half the girls played great defense and put a stop to Union Hills key player.
Surgeon Added at CHRISTUS Mother Frances-Sulphur Springs
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs welcomed new surgeon Paul Michael Hines, M.D., FACS, to serve the patients of northeast Texas at the end of September.
Dr. Hines joins CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs from his practice at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, Oklahoma. Dr. Hines specializes in general and peripheral vascular surgery, laparoscopy and surgical endoscopy (GI endoscopy). Dr. Hines earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Austin College before earning his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completing both his internship and residency at St. Paul Medical Center. Having held numerous committee chair and leadership positions throughout his career, Dr. Hines is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Southwestern Surgical Congress and the Texas Surgical Society. He is also a member of the Texas Medical Association and is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
