Hopkins County to Sue Big Pharma Over Opiates
Judge Robert Newson
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom says some of the earliest lawsuits naming pharmaceutical companies for violations of the Texas Controlled Substance and other laws concerning opiates might be filed in Hopkins County ahead of federal courts. He says he has received indications of this.
Last week the Hopkins County Commissioners Court decided to enter an agreement with some Smith County and Dallas area law firms pursuing violations in marketing and sales of opiate based painkillers. Newsom says opiates have brought harm to the county and some of its citizens. Judge Newsom expects litigation to go on for years, similar to tobacco-related lawsuits years ago.
Hopkins County Grand Jury Returns 30 Indictments Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
Quentin Ty Adis Latham
A Hopkins County Grand Jury returned 30 indictments Tuesday. Among those indicted was Quentin Ty Adis Latham for sexual assault.
Larissa Jordan Benson
Larissa Jordan Benson was indicted for abandoning and endangering a child and criminal negligence and for tampering or fabricating physical evidence.
Billy Frank Harville was indicted for burglary of a habitation.
Craig Thomas “Moose” Morgan
Craig Thomas Morgan was true billed for theft of property over $2500 and under $30,000.
Isaiah Bryant-Lacy, 21
Deonte Bryant-Lacy was indicted for money laundering.
Darin Lee Gibson, 48
Indicted for two counts of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance was Darin Lee Gibson.
Billy Joe Thomas
Billy Joe Thomas was indicted for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance.
Casey Gween Miles, 22
Danielle Renee Payne, 25
Rowdy Dee Duvall
Indicted for possession of a controlled substance were Casey Gween Miles, Danielle Renee Payne and Rowdy Dee Duvall.
Lazarus Amos Jehu Meek
Lazarus Amos Jehu Meek was indicted for criminal mischief over $2500 and for assault of a public servant.
Munsel Jamel Calhoun, 28
Toby Shawn Meeks, 37
Indicted for tampering or fabricating physical evidence were Munsel Jamel Calhoun and Toby Shawn Meeks.
Kibbie Darnell Stiff Cockrum
Kibbie Darnell Stiff Cockrum was indicted for two counts of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Robert Christopher Stephens was indicted for fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Christopher Arlen Ray
Christopher Arlen Ray was indicted for driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 15.
Cathy Sue Pichardo was indicted for credit card or debit card abuse.
Winnsboro Police Report September 25-October 1, 2017
Winnsboro Police Department had no arrests to report, responded to 145 calls for service, issued 21 citations, and wrote 45 warnings during the September 25-October 1, 2017 report period.
On 9-28-17 Winnsboro Police Department responded to a one-vehicle accident at 703 S. Main. No injuries. The vehicle was stopped at the junction store at 706 S. Main. The driver exited the vehicle and failed to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle then began to roll backward through the parking lot and crossed S Main street and struck a building at 703 S Main, the Blonde Baker.
Dinner Bell Sponsored by Autumn Wind
Autumn Wind sponsored and served the weekly community meal served each Wednesday at the FUMC. The volunteers served several delicious options including smothered chicken, garden salad and vegetables, and peach cobbler crisp. If you or your business would like to take part in Dinner Bell, call FUMC at (903) 885-2185.
Matt Young on Pine Tree Game: a Roller Coaster Ride
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young compared Friday night’s Pine Tree game at the Prim to a roller coaster ride. Despite a low production first half, Coach Young said the offense found their identity in the first half. He said they changed some pass protections for the second half. Coach Young said Pine Tree also adjusted their defensive front and he said the Wildcats took advantage of that to drive the ball down their throat.
He said the Pirates immediately switch back. Coach Young said three straight unusual turnovers hurt the Wildcats in the second half. He said a tipped ball led to an interception, a running back had the ball kicked out of his hands by a man on the ground and there was a dropped snap, which hardly ever happens. Coach Young was most impressed that the Wildcats rallied from two touchdowns down, not once but twice. He praised the offensive line play of center Ian Blanch, new tackle Jaxon Chaney and guard Ethan Rogers, running backs Lawrence Worth, Searn Rodgers and Cor’Tavius Pruitt and receivers Landry Tyson, Simeon Taylor, Austin Dodd and D’Corian Young. Discussing Friday night’s opponent Marshall, Coach Young called them fast, athletic and extremely multiple.
He said on defense, no one player jumps out for them but he added all eleven players are good. He said the Wildcats would have their hand full Friday night.
Lady Cats’ Volleyball over Hallsville
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team claimed a hard fought five set win on the road over defending district champion Hallsville, 3-2 Tuesday night. It may well be the first district win for the Lady Cats over the Lady Bobcats. The Lady Cats dropped the first set, 19-25. Then they just outpointed the Lady Bobcats over the next two sets, 25-23 and 25-21 to take a 2-1 lead. Hallsville rallied to take set four, 16-25 forcing a fifth set to 15. The Lady Cats had a strong set five winning 15-6 to claim the match.
Autumn Tanton and Kaylee Jefferson were very big contributors to the win. Tanton had a team high 15 kills, 2 block assists and 3 service aces. Jefferson added 12 kills, 13 digs and 3 service aces. Setter Anden Hammack had 35 assists, 9 digs and 2 service aces. Libero Maggie McGlamery had a team high 16 digs with 2 service aces. Erika VanBenthem had 7 kills and 3 block assists. Mieke VanBenthem had 4 kills and 2 block assists. Imani Taylor added 6 digs and a service ace. Sadie Stroud had 7 digs. Lexie Whisenhunt added a service ace and a block assist. The Lady Cats improved to 5-2 in district play. Their season record goes to 22-12. The Lady Cats play at Marshall Friday at 4:30 p.m. The Lady Cats topped the Lady Mavs at home back on September 26.
Abron on the Pine Tree Loss
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron said the Pine Tree game was a weird one. He said the Wildcats defense seemed to take a step forward and then a step back. Coach Abron said the defense did some good things and also some not so good things. He said the defense has to get things fixed and do a better job. Coach Abron said the district games coming up would not be an easier than the Pine Tree game.
He said the defense needs to play a complete game. Coach Abron said he was glad to see the defense get turnovers Friday. He said the major problem for the defense is giving up big plays. Coach Abron said they have to eliminate those. He is really impressed with the Marshall offensive line the Wildcats defense will be facing Friday night. Coach Abron said Marshall’s sophomore quarterback is extremely talented. He said he doesn’t get rattled. Coach Abron also said Marshall has fast receivers and good running backs.
He said the Wildcats will have their hands full Friday night.
SSISD Band Prepares for UIL Competition
Contests help bands prepare for important UIL competition. Perhaps the most important benefit of a contest to a band director and his band is the judge’s comments. Wildcats Band Director Charles McCauley said the judge’s comments at a Texas A&M-Commerce contest Saturday were outstanding. He said he used them to tweak the band’s show on the practice field Monday night. McCauley also used a clinician to evaluate the show and suggest changes. McCauley said the band is already a lot better after Monday’s practice.
At the Saturday contest, the band and percussion earned a top one rating. During the afternoon, the color guard received a two score but then earned a one during the evening finals performance. McCauley’s goal is for the band to do a better job every time they perform. He said they did that over the weekend improving from Friday night’s football halftime, to Saturday afternoon and then on Saturday night. Despite finishing ninth among ten bands in the final Saturday night, McCauley said the band got in two performances. He said this year’s show has a large degree of difficulty so it may take the band a little longer to master it. McCauley said when the band get’s the execution of the show down, they should make a very big leap.
Next up is the band’s performance during Friday night’s football game at Marshall. Then the band will go to a contest at Mineola next Monday. McCauley said the band would perform at 4 p.m.
