Sunday Forecast
Wind chill in single digits this morning and again tonight; High: 31; Low: 16; Wind: North 10-20 mph, gusting to 25 mph
Infinity 4-H at Tractor Supply Raising Funds for a Trip to Houston.
Come by Tractor Supply Saturday December 17th from 11AM to 2PM. They are selling Hot-dogs, Drinks, and wrapping gifts for a Donation. Infinity 4-H is taking part in a Science Fair and Public Speaking Competition in Houston.
Wind Advisory; Cold Temperatures; Slight Chance of Snow/Sleet
A wind advisory has been issued for North and Central Texas beginning at 3 p.m. until midnight Saturday. An arctic cold front will enter North Texas around noon with wind increasing through the day and evening. Wind speeds of 25-30 mph, gusting to 40 are expected. The strong winds will result in wind chill factors between 5 and 15 degrees. Early Sunday morning the wind chill could drop as low as 0 to 10 degrees in some areas of the region.
A slight chance of sleet and snow could occur early Sunday morning but no travel impact is expected at this time. For more information on local weather, see Jim’s Daily Forecast
Lady Cats Stymie Hallsville; Face Pine Tree Monday
The Lady Cats’ basketball team combined a strong offensive effort with their usual stout defense to overwhelm Hallsville, 71-28 at Wildcats Gym Friday.
The Lady Cats got off to a fast start as they outscored the Lady Bobcats, 20-2 in the first quarter. The Lady Cats led 37-13 at the half and 60-21 after three quarters. Kaylee Jefferson led the Lady Cats with 21 points and also had 4 rebounds, 1 block, 8 steals and 6 assists. Sadavia Porter contributed 19 points and 6 assists. Destinee Weeks scored 8 points. The Lady Cats shot a blistering 56% from the field making 29 baskets on 52 shots. Imani Taylor had 6 rebounds. Rita Hill had 5 deflections. The team committed only 10 turnovers and they had 20 assists.
The Lady Cats are now 2-0 in district play and 13-3 for the season. Before the Christmas break, the Lady Cats will play Pine Tree Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Wildcats Gym.
Wildcats Defeat Royse City; District Opener Next Tuesday Afternoon
The Wildcats’ basketball team jumped out to a big halftime led and then coasted in the second half to defeat Royse City, 62-45 at the Sulphur Springs Middle School Gym Friday night.
The Wildcats led 15 to 8 after the first quarter and then increased with lead to 33-14 at the half. Royse City actually outscored the Wildcats 31-29 over the last two quarters but it wasn’t nearly enough. Ke’Ontae Dunn had one of his finest games as a Wildcats scoring a game high 26 points including 5 three point baskets. Victor Iwuakor was dominant inside with 15 points and numerous blocks.
The Wildcats improve to 13-2 for the season. The Wildcats have their district opener next as they play at Pine Tree Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. After that the Wildcats will go on a Christmas break until they play in a two-day Longview tournament that starts on December 28.
Meal A Day Needs In Town Driver in January, 2017
Meal A Day will be in need of a new IN TOWN driver in January 2017. I have a driver that can no longer drive. If you would like to volunteer for this FRIDAY Route please contact me at (903) 885-1661 or email me at [email protected].. Thank You so much.
Man Who Shaved Sons’ Hair Found Guilty of Tampering With Physical Evidence By Franklin County Jury
by Clay Harrison, Assistant District Attorney
Daniel Arnold, 33, of Mount Vernon, was tried by a Franklin County jury on December 12 and 13 for three counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence. In November of 2015, CPS investigators became aware of allegations that the Defendant may have exposed his children to methamphetamine. The Defendant’s sons were one year old and three years old at the time. A CPS investigator asked the Defendant for a sample of his hair to test for the presence of drugs. The Defendant refused to consent to the hair test, and CPS decided that they lacked sufficient evidence to obtain a court order. Therefore, the CPS case was closed. Within weeks, the Defendant then shaved himself bald and also shaved the one year old and the three year old.
Two weeks later, a new CPS investigation began based on additional allegations that the mother of the children may have exposed them to methamphetamine. Because the children were living with the Defendant at the time of the new investigation, CPS workers asked the Defendant for consent to test the hair of the children. When the Defendant refused, CPS succeeded in obtaining a court order from District Judge Will Biard. However, within a week of being ordered to provide the hair samples by the Judge, the Defendant shaved his entire body from head to toe. He also cut the hair of both children. It was based on these acts that the Defendant was indicted for three felony counts of Tampering With Physical Evidence. There were three charges because he tampered with the hair of three people: the one year old, the three year old, and himself.
The Defendant was found guilty by the jury in 35 minutes. He will be sentenced by Judge Eddie Northcutt on January 6 in Franklin County. The Defendant has a prior conviction for possession of methamphetamine and is currently on probation for assaulting the mother of the children. His range of punishment is 2 to 10 years in prison. He is also eligible for probation.
Our hope is that this case sets a precedent in CPS cases. While tampering with evidence is unfortunately a common practice in these cases, jury verdicts like this send a message that destroying evidence will not be tolerated in our community.
Sulphur Springs Public Library Director’s Report
DIRECTOR’S NOTEBOOK by Hope Cain
Behind every great community is a great library! The Sulphur Springs Public Library is a great place to:
Tour. We recently led the Sulphur Springs Adult Leadership Class through a tour of the library. They said of the tour: “The library is a great asset to our community. It is versatile and important to our citizens.” We have tours for the St. Clair music box collection and the Sinclair WWII collection, in addition to a general library tour. Call ahead and schedule a tour today. 903-885-4926
Interact. The library is a great place to interact and explore at a centrally located meeting space. Numerous school groups meet in the Storytime Room on a regular basis. The conference room for students and adults is used for many purposes including tutoring groups, study groups, small meetings and job interviews. We believe that continued learning is crucial to a community’s success.
Learn. We offer Computer Coach, a program where a library staff can sit with you for 10 minutes to assist you with anything you need on the computer. Job application, write a letter, set up and use an email, fill out online paperwork…just about anything you feel you would like assistance with. Call 903-885-4926 and set an appointment today.
Read. Love of reading begins at a young age. My dad read to me and my little sister every night and many times in between. Some of my favorites were: Amos and Boris, Goodnight Moon and Flat Stanley.
Oprah Winfrey said of the library, “Getting my library card was like citizenship; it was like American citizenship.”
Remember. Do you remember your first library card as a child? The majesty of book filled shelves full of characters, adventures and faraway settings? That’s because someone in your life felt the library was an important part of childhood. Share your library story with us so we can share with others.
*Watch the library calendar for Adult library events in February or call us for details. 903-885-4926.
I guess the holidays find me a little nostalgic. Do you remember visiting the library as a child?
The rows of books and the majesty of the shelves filled with characters, stories and faraway settings?
That’s because someone in your life felt the library was an important part of childhood. If you are a parent or grandparent, ask yourself, “Is it important that my child/grandchild remember their trips to the library?” Make a difference in a child’s life by taking them to the library on a regular basis A library should be a place of living, not a vacation destination. A library should be like going to a friend’s house, where you know where your favorite things are. It warms my heart when a family comes in and the children run to their favorite section of books to choose from…Bernstein Bears, Curious George, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Fancy Nancy, Amelia Bedelia, Stuart Little, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little House on the Prairie.
My dad read to me and my little sister every night and many times in between. If you are in my office, there is a great photo of him reading to us. Those are cherished memories for me. Some of my favorite childhood books were Amos and Boris, Goodnight Moon, Flat Stanley, Francis the Raccoon.
Hope Cain, Director of the Sulphur Springs Public Library.
Rescue the Perishing Food Drive December 17
Bishop Nelson Gatlin stopped by the KSST Studios on Friday morning to remind listeners about Saturday’s “Rescue the Perishing” Food Drive at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ in Sulphur Springs. The drive will begin at 8am at the church, 402 South Jackson Street. Persons in need can receive a food basket with ID of a driver’s license or Sulphur Springs water bill. Formerly Pastor of only Mitchell Chapel, Gatlin became a Superintendent over 8 area churches, then in 2016 was named Bishop, overseeing 55 churches in N E Texas. He still enjoys visiting and spending time with each congregation individually. He is one of 19 Bishops in Texas and 350 nationwide. Churches of God in Christ have 8 million members in 89 countries of the world.
BISHOP NELSON GATLIN WITH KSST EMPLOYEES DOLLIE KELLY AND ENOLA GAY
FOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS ROBERT BONNER JR, CARNELL ALEX, MARVA ALEXANDER, BISHOP GATLIN, NEHEMIAH AND DETRA SHAMLIN, MOTHER G. SHAMLIN AND NITA BARRETT.
