Expect Delays on I-30 Westbound at Mile Marker 118
I-30 West, mile marker 118. January 16, 2017.
Photo submitted by loyal KSST listener.
An accident at the 118 mile-markers on I-30 Monday morning around 5 a.m. resulted when a semi-truck-trailer left the roadway into the median and went into a wide creek running under the roadway. According to reports there was one fatality and one serious injury. Traffic was backed up on both sides of the interstate into midday.
MLK Awards on Monday Jan. 16, Everyone Welcome!
Over 100 individuals will be recognized for personal achievement, spiritual excellence and community involvement during the 2017 The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Celebration. (Monday, January 16, 2017) Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Fuller St., Sulphur Springs, TX, 7:00 PM.
The MLK award is given to those who demonstrate Dr. King’s legacy of raising public consciousness to social justices, securing progress on civil rights, and loving and serving humanity. This award commemorates the individual’s stand on social issues, outstanding achievements, personal standard of spiritual excellence, and community involvement. Like Dr. King encouraged individuals to seek justice and total equality for everyone.
Those receiving awards include:
Spiritual Fergus Jacobs
Freedom Award Bo Jackson
Spirit of Loyalty Debra Berry
Spirit of Dependability Terry Wright and Tommy Long
Social Change Demetria Robinson
Mother of the Year Joann Kelly-Hunter
Father of the Year Clyde DeBase
Legacy of King Lewis C. Hawkins
Spirit of Service Yvonne Thornton
Spirit of Fellowship Representative David Flynn
King’s Kids Tammy Wright, Tiffany Spigner and Linda Johnson
Choice of Excellence: Clarine Moore
Youth of the Year Destiny Godbolt
Family of the Year Kerry Roy
Music Andrea Franklin
Church of the Year Olive Branch
Political Award: Wade Bartley
Encouragement Doris DeBase
Evangelism Award Marcie Porter
Faithfulness: Jason Cunningham
MLK Media Dollie Kelly
Commitment Award Mynder L. Nash
Employer of The Year Rodney Reese
Employees of the Year: Debbie Jenkins, Jennifer Scroggins, Barbara Brown
Law Enforcement John L. Robinson, Tarvaris Abron, Jay Sanders,
Lewis Tatum
Spirit of Dedication Dewayne Harris
Pastor of the Year De’Lante Jackson
achievement award: Louise Lee
Fraternity of the Year Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Sorority of the Year Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
MLK Man of the Year Broderick Godbolt
MLK Women of the Year Gyeula Watson, Mary U. Ross, and Willie Mae Harris
MLK STUDENTS OF THE YEAR (SSISD)
D.J. Godbolt, Daieyshia Pruit, Kiyonna Redmond, D’Idrec Dugan, Shertta Hill, Imani Taylor,
Lawrence Worth, Vontese Johnson, Zakya Ivery, Allen Hall, Jr., Danielle Petty, SaDavia Porter
MLK STUDENTS OF THE YEAR (Texas A&M-Commerce)
Damian Allen, Brandon Bussey, Caleb Farris, Bruce McCoy, Nathan Philips, Robyn Carr,
Jasmine J. Minor and Monique Burkley
MLK TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Maci Newsome, Lisa Wilborn, Demetra Robinson, Mynder L. Kelly, Regina D. Vaughn, Cameron Warren, Greg Owen, Jeff Chapman, And Tony Henry
MLK HALL OF FAME
J.D. Franklin, Tommy Clayton, Billy Edwards, Gloria Franklin, Glenda Brown, Chuck King
Dewayne McMeans and Callie J. Young
MLK Circle of Success
Nicole Johnson, Keiston Alexander, Tyrone Ivery, Meioshi Nash, Ashanta Alexander, Jarred Jackson, Clevon Alexander, Tammy Alexander, Elvria Dial, Marlon Alexander, LaTosha Ivery, Vanessa Abron, Betty Thompson,
This event is free and open to the public. We encourage you to bring your family, friends, and guests to this event. Dr. Ray Keck, III – President and CEO of Texas A&M University – Commerce, will be the master of ceremony.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 12:15 a.m. Monday morning
A thunderstorm warning for Hopkins County was issued at 11:16 p.m. Sunday and extends until 12:15 a.m. Monday. At 11:15 p.m. Sunday rainfall amounts at KSST studios had reached just over .7 of an inch of rain with more on the way. A line of thunderstorms reaching from Oklahoma to near Fairfield, Texas was moving east, northeast.
The thunderstorm warning:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern Hunt County in north central Texas…
Hopkins County in north central Texas…
Rains County in north central Texas…
* Until 1215 AM CST
* At 1116 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast
of Greenville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near,
Cumby around 1140 PM CST.
Sulphur Springs around 1210 AM CST.
Como around 1215 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Lone
Oak, Point and Tira.
THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 30 between MILE MARKERs 99 and 131.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Six SSHS Baseball Players at Two College Showcase Events This Weekend
Six Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat baseball players attended two college showcase training days. Saturday they participated in the University of Louisiana at Monroe Showcase and Sunday they were at Louisiana Tech for the day.
L-R: Pacen Edwards, Jase Thompson, Mason Buck, Dawson Sears , Kaden Argenbright, Jake Davis. Attended the ULM Showcase today. They went through a pro-style workout (fielding at position, hitting, 60 yard dash) and played a 3 inning simulated game. Sunday they will also be attending the LA. Tech Showcase starting at 1:00.
Wildcat Soccer Defeats Garland, W. T. White in Rockwall Tournament
The Wildcats’ soccer team won their third straight game in a Rockwall tournament Friday defeating Garland, 2-0. Thursday the Wildcats bested Rockwall, 4-1 and Dallas W.T. White, 2-0. The Wildcats enter play in the Rockwall tournament with a season record of 5-1.
Accident at Pasture Party Results in Arrest
A pasture party on County Road 2420 resulted in a 911 call to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Dispatch regarding a hit and run accident. The call came during a traffic stop in which a deputy was already in conversation with the individual who hit a truck parked at the party and failed to stop and exchange information when the driver of the truck told him to stop.
The deputy said the driver said he had consumed several alcoholic beverages at the party and the deputy could smell the odor of the beverages coming from his breath. They returned to the scene of the party and the accident. Damage to the vehicle was estimated to be over $200 and the driver was charged with Minor in Consumption. He was in Hopkins County jail Saturday morning on misdemeanor charges.
Dallas Man Arrested for Assault Family Violence
Responding to a call on Country Road 1142 Saturday morning at 3 a.m., Hopkins County Deputies found Michael Raynal Blackman, 22, of Dallas had fled the scene. He was found driving on FM 275 and stopped. The complainant was observed to have visible injuries on her neck, chin , and upper chest area.
Blackman is in Hopkins county jail charged with Assault Family/House Member Impede Breath/Circulation and is being held on a $15,000 bond.
Lady Cats Win Second Game in Paris Tourney
The Lady Cats’ soccer team won their second game in a Paris tournament Friday downing former district foe Bonham, 6-0. Thursday the Lady Cats shut out Mabank, 2-0. The Lady Cats are now 3-1-1 for the season. The Lady Cats play Athens Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Paris tournament.
Homecoming Games are Big Wins for Saltillo Lions, Lady Lions
Mason McGill, Homecoming Queen for Saltillo 2016 is escorted by Matt Gurley.
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions got big wins over Fannindel Friday night. Mason McGill was presented as Homecoming Queen during the evening.
The Lions topped Fannindel 86-48 and the Lady Lions won 83-27. Lyle Bench led the Lions with 23 points. Matt Gurley scored 19 points, Michael Simmons had 14 points and Trevor Moore added 12 points. Ryan Prewitt scored 6 points, Clayton Wilson 5 points, Walker McGill 3 points, and Branson McGill and Logan Camp 2 points apiece. The Lions improved to 11-14 for the season.
The Lady Lions got a big game from Madison Simmons who had 30 points. Tori Mobley had 12 points. Jocelyn Ochoa and Melissa Groenewold had 8 points apiece. Jordan Sustaire added 7 points.Ana Gallegos had 4 points, Rainie English, Brenda Castro, Melissa Tawil and Christie Gurley had 3 points apiece. Shelby Matlock had 2 points.
Both the Lions and Lady Lions will play Miller Grove Tuesday. The Lady Lions play at 6 p.m. and the Lions game against Miller Grove will follow.
Lady Cats in First Place with Win at Mt Pleasant
The Lady Cats’ basketball team came away with a big district win at Mt. Pleasant, 43-41 Friday night.
The Lady Cats seemed to be cruising at halftime as they led 26-16. They held the Lady Tigers to a single point in the second quarter. Mt. Pleasant fought back in the third quarter and the Lady Cats took a slim 33-31 lead into the final quarter. The Lady Cats matched Mt. Pleasant point for point in the fourth quarter to come out on top.
Sadavia Porter led the Lady Cats with 15 points. Kaylee Jefferson added 10 points and Autumn Tanton scored 8 points. The Lady Cats shot a red hot 54% from the field but were a ice cold 0 for 9 from three-point range. Jefferson and Tanton had 8 rebounds apiece. The Lady Cats had 23 turnovers.
The Lady Cats move into first place in the district standings with a 6-0 record as the first half of district play is concluded. The Lady Cats are now 20-3 for the season. The Lady Cats begin the second half of district play by hosting Greenville at Wildcats Gym Tuesday evening.
