PJC-Sulphur Springs Campus Blend Club Gives to CANHelp
A TIME TO GIVE The Blend Club, a service organization of students on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus, collected donations of food weeks before Christmas and are preparing to deliver it all to CANHelp where it can be distributed to those needing assistance during this holiday season. Members of the club preparing the food for delivery are, from left, Carlos Williams, Nazareth Olquin and Ana Vazquez. Advisor of the club is Instructor Mayra Cummings.
Christmas Goody Bags Filled for 140 Meal A Day Recipients
The Hopkins County Marketers Association met at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center on Monday at 11:00 AM to fill Christmas Goody Bags for the 140 Meal A Day Recipients. The Bags were donated by Brookshire’s. Each Marketer brought 140 items to contribute to the bags.
The bags will be delivered by the Meal A Day Drivers on Tuesday.
Commissioners Proceed With Refinance, Roof Repair, Resolution
Hopkins County Commissioners considered the authorization of the refinancing of bonds sold in 2007 during their Monday regular session. The refinancing of the bonds will be at a lower rate than when originally sold. Robert Henderson, Managing Director Fixed Income Banking, U S Debt Markets for RBC Capital Markets, LLC is working with commissioners in the refinance effort.
Also during the meeting, they continued to work on a contract for the repair and replacement of the courthouse roof. A contract for $600,000, the amount approved by the insurance company is already in place. However, much of the damage replacement discussed Monday was wind damage and not hail damage. Commissioners approved County Judge Robert Newsom to negotiate the cost of additional work needed. The roof work will replace the synthetic and slate tiles. Some wood under the tiles is wet and may need to be replaced. Currently, that will at the county’s expense .
The court also approved a resolution presented by Debbie Shirley regarding Search TX. The web portal allows judges to securely access a consolidated database of case information that has been efiled and for attorneys to file documents electronically to the courts. However, Shirley has returned from a state-wide county clerks meeting where opposition to opening the information to the public was present. Shirley stated at county clerks are the custodians of court records and responsible for management, preservation, and access to county records. The clerks fear that some of the information which is not currently made public would be in jeopardy of public access. The ability to change records, such as court orders, is also in question according to Shirley. She also sees the access as a revenue loss for the county.
Lindsey Arrested for Burglary of Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder
Cumby Police recognized Naka Dean Lindsey, 35, of Cumby Saturday at 2:10 p.m. as he was driving on West Main Street in Cumby. Officer Ray Embro knew a warrant for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Murder had been issued for Lindsey. He is being held in Hopkins County Jail on $500,000 bond.
Investigator Corley Weatherford of the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office filed for the warrant following his investigation of an incident that occurred when Lindsey assaulted a family member. Weatherford was not in his office Monday for comment.
KSST will follow-up on the story tomorrow.
Three Winnsboro Residents Arrested for Possession
Just after midnight Monday morning, a passenger car was stopped for running a stop sign at the intersection of State Highway 11E and FM 269. The driver and two occupants of the auto were asked to step out of the vehicle.
Karla Louise Weathers
In the grass near where the female was standing was a small black and purple case containing a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The three denied ownership of the case and contents.
Charles Wayne Spence
Arrested were Dustin Wade Mauldin, 33, of Winnsboro, Charles Wayne Spence, 58, of Winnsboro, and Karla Louise Weathers, 45. They are in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram, less than 4-grams. Each is held on a $10,000 bond for that charge. Weathers is also charged with tampering with evidence and had an additional $10,000 bond for that charge.
Dustin Wade Mauldin
Wildcats, Lady Cats Win Tournaments; Lady Cats Open District Play Tuesday
Saturday was Championship Saturday for Sulphur Springs. Both the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams won tournament titles, as both came out on top in all four games they played.
Wildcats 55, Peaster 44
The Wildcats defeated Peaster, 55-44 Saturday afternoon to take first place in a Nacogdoches Central Heights tournament.
The Wildcats hit 12 three-point baskets. Earlier the Wildcats downed Newton, 77-53 Thursday, Laneville 89-54 Friday and then Center, 62-57 in double overtime Friday night.
The Wildcats Ke’Ontae Dunn, who led the Wildcats with 21 points against Peaster, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Other top scorers in the final game were Keaston Willis with 12 points, Bryson Lynn with 8 and Dedric Godbolt with 6. Brooks Pennington led Peaster with 15 points.
The Wildcats are now 12-1 for the season. They play at Paris Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Lady Cats 45, Campbell 24
A short time after the Wildcats won their championship, the Lady Cats earned a championship plaque in an Edgewood tournament with a 45-24 win over Campbell. Defense proved to be the difference for the Lady Cats.
After trailing after one period, 11-8, the Lady Cats went on a 20-2 run over the next two quarters. They led 28-13 after three quarters. The Lady Cats also outscored the Indians, 17-11 in the fourth quarter to wrap things up. Earlier the Lady Cats clobbered Quitman, 71-9 and Peaster, 58-30 on Thursday and they defeated Edgewood 57-32 Fridaynight. Kaylee Jefferson led the way against Campbell with 15 points. Jefferson was named the tournament MVP as she scored 65 points in the four tournament games. Daieyshia Pruitt, who scored in double figures in three of the four tournament games, was named to the All-Tournament Team. Other big contributors against Campbell were Autumn Tanton with 9 points and Sadavia Porter with 8 points.
The Lady Cats are now 11-3 for the season. They open district play with two big games next week. They play at Greenville Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and then will have a showdown with Hallsville Friday at 5 p.m. in Wildcats Gym.
Six Wildcat Football Players Earn Academic All-State Honors
Six Wildcats’ football players earned Academic All-State Honors.
Receiver D.J. Hall and linebacker Easton Silman made the Second Team.
Four offensive linemen, Jessy Darrow, Richard Green, Gideon Gregory and Logan Pierce, were Honorable Mention selections.
Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens, who announced the team, said this is a great honor to be recognized as an Academic All-State Football Player. He added these young men are very deserving of this award. Coach Owens said this award shows they not only have the intellect, but also the work ethic to stay on top of their grades while giving so much of their time to their sport.
Wildcats Win in Double Overtime; Lady Cats Defeat Edgewood; Both Play in Tournament Championships
Wildcats 62, Center 57 (double overtime)
The Wildcats’ basketball team qualified for the final game at a Nacogdoches Central Heights tournament with a thrilling double overtime win over Center, 62-57 Friday night. The game ended up in a 49-49 tie after regulation and 53-53 after the first overtime before the Wildcats outscored Center 9-4 in the second overtime to win. Victor Iwuakor battled foul trouble but still led the Wildcats with 23 points. Keaston Willis scored 16 and Michael Jefferson 12. Octovius Evans was Center’s leading scorer with 23 points. The win was the Wildcats third in the tournament. They also downed Newton 77-53 Thursday and Laneville 89-54 earlier Friday. The Wildcats are now 11-1 for the season. The Wildcats will play Peaster for the championship Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Lady Cats 57 , Edgewood 32
The Lady Cats’ basketball team defeated host school Edgewood, 57-32 Friday night to earn a spot in the championship game of an Edgewood Tournament. The Lady Cats raced out to a 10-0 lead on their way to a 23-4 lead after the first quarter. The Lady Cats increased their lead to 38-15 at the half and 50-22 after three quarters before coasting to the final buzzer. The Lady Cats had four players with double figures: Kaylee Jefferson and Autumn Tanton had 12 points each, Sadavia Porter chipped in 11 points and Daieyshia Pruitt scored 10 points. Rita Hill scored 5, Tori Moore 4 and Imani Taylor 3 points. The Lady Cats are now 10-3 for the season. They will face Campbell in the championship game Saturday at 5:20 p.m.
