Baseball rallies for first district win, hosts North Lamar Friday
Wildcats baseball returns home Friday for a district match-up with North Lamar.
They tee off at Wildcat Park Friday, Mar. 24 at 7 P.M.
On Tuesday Coach Jerrod Hammock’s squad picked up their first district win, and it was an impressive one.
For starters, Sulphur Springs, who managed just two hits total through their first two 15-4A games, came out of the gate with great discipline.
In Paris, Sulphur Springs saw three of their first four batters reach first on a walk.
Kaden Mitchell bunted so beautifully that not one but two Wildcats scored, giving Coach Hammock’s squad an early 2-0 lead from the jump.
Perhaps even more impressively though, Sulphur Springs had to rally to win Tuesday’s game.
Paris, on their home field, scored one run each over their next three at-bats to give the opposing Wildcats a 3-2 lead after four.
It was then that Wildcats baseball rallied, as two errors and a walk put Sulphur Springs in prime scoring position. Dane Oud and Ty Robinson followed that up with a single each. That, and Austin Chaney grounding out into a double play paved the way for four Wildcats crossing home to give Coach Hammock’s team the lead for good.
Paris did score a run in their last at-bat but could do no more, as they fell at home to Sulphur Springs Tuesday 6-4.
Kaden Mitchell had a solid outing on the mound. The Wildcat pitcher went a complete seven innings, giving up five hits and earning all four runs. Mitchell did walk two in Tuesday’s win, but struck out seven Paris batters.
In hitting, Ty Robinson led the way going 2 for 4, picking up 2 RBI’s in the fifth inning when he put Sulphur Springs up for good, at that point leading 6-3.
Tuesday’s win in Paris snaps a four-game skid for Wildcats baseball, who are now 5-6 on the season (1-2 district).
Next up, Coach Hammock and his team return home Friday, hosting North Lamar.
That game tees off Friday, Mar. 23 in Sulphur Springs at 7 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
AARP Tax Help Ending April 15th
March 22, 2023- AARP will be ending its free tax consultation on April 15th so set a appointment before its too late. Located in the Sulphur Springs Library, AARP members will be helping anyone who sets up an appointment either online or in person at the library. Forty appointments are still available before the deadline. To register for a appointment visit/call the Sulphur Springs Library or visit AARP Appointment Registration. Appointment dates are Tuesdays 9:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. and Saturdays 9:30a.m. to 12:30a.m.
Mary Lou Foster, an AARP aide, came by to speak with KSST and gave us some insight to the AARP workings. Foster stated that the average appointment time ranges from forty minutes to one hour. Before your appointment all taxpayers are to receive a packet at the Sulphur Springs Library. This packet will help your counselor get your taxes filed in a timely manner.
Mary Lou Foster also mentioned that AARP specializes in simple returns and people over fifty, however they help all those in need of tax help. Tax payers are not required to be members of the AARP to apply for tax help.
Photo identification, social security cards and all tax related papers are required to be available once the consultation has begun as these items are needed to file your taxes.
This year’s IRS deadline to file your taxes is April 18th, but your last day to get free help from AARP is April 15th. This year AARP has more counselors than the previous year, and expect to help three hundred and fifty tax payers this year.
Nadel May Not Start Regular Season With Texas Rangers
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – A STATEMENT FROM ERIC NADEL
“As many of you know, for years I have been an advocate for those with mental health issues. I now find myself dealing with anxiety, insomnia and depression which are currently preventing me from doing the job I love. So, I regret to say I will not be in the broadcast booth when the season starts.
“I am receiving treatment as I go through the healing process and encourage others with similar issues to reach out for help.
“I am tremendously grateful to Matt and Jared for the superb job they are doing in my absence. Rangers’ management has been wonderful to me. I thank them for their concern, kindness and understanding. Rangers’ fans have always given me tremendous support, and I ask for their continued support at this time and in the future.”
KSST and Baseball Fans around the globe stand with Nadel and wish him a healthy return.
Softball blows out second straight district foe
Lady Cats softball have cruised to a 2-0 start in district play. They now have a 16-4 record.
Already 20% through 15-4A play, Sulphur Springs is crushing the competition.
On Tuesday Coach David Carrillo and his team headed to Pittsburg.
Even with a slow start, as neither team scored in the opening window, it made little difference for the Lady Cats.
Sulphur Springs in the second and third innings proceeded to put in eight runs each in those two innings, creating an ocean of a lead between themselves and the Lady Pirates, leading 16-0.
Pittsburg managed to put in four runs in their final two at-bats, in the fourth and fifth innings, but the Lady Cats once again came up big with a five run fifth to make their lead 21-4 after five.
With a mountain of a deficit, the game was called after that Pittsburg at-bat as Sulphur Springs won a second-straight 10-run rule game.
The Lady Cats got all 21 of their hits to cross home plate, thanks to timely hits for Coach Carrillo’s squad and errors on the other end coughed up by the Lade Pirates.
Hitting highlights from Tuesday:
- Abbey Goldsmith came up with a gargantuan grand slam, in the last at-bat for Sulphur Springs, giving the Lady Cats a gaping 20-2 lead at that point
- Jadyn Harper and Gracie Adair both recorded three hits in the win
- Emmerson Thompson, Crimson Bryant, and Kinsey Friddle all had two hits Tuesday
- and Karis McGary, Adair, Thompson, Anahi Velasquez and K.K. Montgomery all came up with doubles in the blowout win
Bryant and Adair combined for a solid outing in the circle.
- The latter started the game, pitching the first three innings and surrounding no hits, runs, or walks. The senior struck out eight, almost a perfect outing in her three innings of pitching
- The former came in the final two, giving up two hits, four runs (all of which were earned), walking five but striking out four Tuesday
Coach David Carrillo and his team have been swinging for the fences through their first two district games.
Through two, Sulphur Springs has scored 39 runs, surrendering just 5 through 9.5 innings.
They look for similar efforts on Friday, Mar. 24 when they return home to Sulphur Springs for only their third district game, the second of which has come at home.
That game tees off with North Lamar at Lady Cat Park Friday at 6 P.M.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Suspect Gives False Information: Social Media Used to Reveal True Identity
March 22, 2023 – Melissa Ann Kerby was stopped by Law Enforcement around 9pm in Sulphur Springs for an unreadable temporary tag. The 41 year-old suspect told Police that she suddenly could not find her wallet, and may have left it at a local business. When asked to identify herself, she gave Police a name and a date of birth. That information did not return a result.
When asked about the validity if that information, Melissa gave a social security number and confirmed the name she had already given. The information was checked again with no results found. At this point, Police confronted Melissa and reminded her that giving false information to Police would bring an additional charges, especially if she was wanted or on parole.
Melissa, for the third time, confirmed the name she had given. Police then began a search on a popular social media platform. They found a profile that included a picture of Melissa, and a name that ended in Kerby.
When Police searched with the name Melissa Ann Kerby, her true information was revealed. Kerby had an active Hopkins County warrant and was on parole.
Kerby was arrested and her vehicle was impounded. A probable cause search of her vehicle revealed her wallet, and Texas driver licence. The social security number she gave police and her true number differed by the two middle digits.
Kerby was charged with Failure to Identify Fugitive From Justice. Her warrant was for violation of parole on a felony drug possession.
This is not the first time Kerby has been in Hopkins County Jail. She was arrested in 2020, see that story here.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Lady Cats win big in Anna, plays in playoff soccer double-header Thursday
Coach Adriana Brena and her squad scored early and often in their tune-up game in Anna.
Lady Cats soccer scored three goals in 60 minutes of play time, taking care of the Lady Coyotes on their home field 3-0.
Rowan Faircloth put on a show in Anna. The sophomore on Monday scored all three goals in the win, finishing with a hat trick. Faircloth’s third and final goal came in the closing minutes with the game already well out of reach.
With their win Monday, Mar. 20, Sulphur Springs next begins the playoff push. They head into the playoffs sporting a sublime 17-5 record (8-0 district).
The women’s soccer team won their first district championship in program history this season after going a perfect 8-0 in 13-4A play.
Coach Brena and the Lady Cats play #4 from 14-4A Tyler Chapel Hill in Lindale at Eagles Stadium.
The playoffs kicks off for the women’s soccer team Thursday at 5 P.M.
Wildcats soccer follows up the Lady Cats Thursday, Mar. 23 in Lindale. Their game with #3 Athens at Eagles Stadium is set to kick off Thursday at 7 P.M.
Both playoff soccer games will be broadcasted onto KSST 1230 AM.
However, neither games will be live-streamed.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Meal-A-Day Menu And Senior Citizen Center Calendar March 27-31, 2023
Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for the week of March 27-31, 2023 includes:
MONDAY, March 27- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast and Broccoli
TUESDAY, March 28- Smothered Beef Patties, Spaghetti Squash and Vegetable Blend
WEDNESDAY, March 29- Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli and a Roll
THURSDAY, March 30- Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad and Crackers
FRIDAY, March 31- Ham & Cheese Roll, Carrots and Puff Snacks
Senate Bill To Ban COVID Mandates In Texas Legislature
March 21, 2023- Senate Bill 29 proposed by Sen. Brian Birdwell to limit some of the COVID-related mandates that may be imposed due to the virus. With a vote of 7-3 a Texas Senate Committee has sent Bill 29 to the full Senate. If approved by the Senate, the bill would then make it’s way over the House. Bill 29 prohibits mask and vaccine mandates and local governments from shutting down businesses and schools. The House has also filed a similar bill to the Senate’s.
The Bill Applies only to COVID-19 and its related variants, and does not apply to any future unknown viruses.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Celebrates New Primary Care Clinic In Winnsboro
March 21, 2023– CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic (CTC) celebrated the opening of a new primary care clinic in Winnsboro with a ribbon cutting and blessing on Monday.
Located at 719 W. Coke Road, Medical Office Building 1, Suite 3, this location is prepared to meet the ever-growing healthcare needs of the Winnsboro community, with a fully staffed care team, six exam rooms, and an on-site lab.
“Our goal is to continue to build on the quality of care we have established here in the Winnsboro community,” said Erin Acker, vice president of operations, CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “We want to make sure that all patients can receive the best care at any of our facilities.” The primary care clinic team focuses on providing excellent care for the entire family. Their services include sick visits, routine physicals and wellness screenings, disease management and health education.
All CTC locations are fully integrated with the electronic health record system Epic. This includes access to MyChart, a free app to manage your health and stay connected to CHRISTUS Health. MyChart enables patients to schedule appointments, access on-demand care, refill prescriptions, review your medical records, and exchange secure messages with their clinician.
“Having Epic in our clinics and hospital makes it easier for patients, doctors, and practitioners to interact with one another, leading to better communication and building a better patient-provider relationship,” said Paul Harvey, President, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro. The clinic is staffed by Physician Assistant Don Roseberry, PA-C, who has over 15 years of patient care experience. As a Winnsboro area resident himself, he is proud to offer these expanded services to his community.
Roseberry earned his Bachelor of Science in nuclear medicine technology from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and his Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee.
“I think this is all about the people of Winnsboro and the surrounding area, and our desire to deliver high-quality, excellent care,” said Roseberry. “I look forward to building long-term relationships with both patients and the community of Winnsboro and beyond.”
“We are excited to continue the great relationship we have with the Winnsboro community,” added Dr. Brent Wadle, Institute Chair of Primary Care for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “The opening of this clinic will continue to reinforce our commitment to this community and allows us to continue to bring the best healthcare to the area.”
Chamber Connection – March 21
March 21, 2023- We still have a couple of morning tee times for the 34th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, set for April 7 at the Sulphur Springs Country Club, but only a couple.
Like last year, the registration fee for a six-person scramble team is $750, with the morning tee time at 8 a.m. The afternoon slots are already full. Registration includes 12 mulligans, six meal tickets, and three carts.
Check out our registration form online at hopkinschamber.org or drop by the office at 110 Main St. to get in on the action.
We are also accepting goody bag items for the golfers. We need those by noon on Friday, March 31. And we are taking raffle items, so if your business wants to promote itself, goody bag items and raffle prizes are a great way to do it.
Freedom Ball
This year’s Hopkins County Freedom Ball is going to be bigger and better than ever! Come help celebrate our local heroes at the Hopkins County Civic Center on May 20. This years theme is “Top Gun” and Jason Walden & The Alibis will be providing the music for the evening.
Tickets are $125 each, and 200 tickets are set aside for veterans and their wingman each — first come, first serve. So, get your tickets now.
For tickets, contact Danny Davis at 903-438-4003.
Health Fair
A 55+ Health Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at The ROC at First Baptist Church. There will be blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, preneed counseling, hospital equipment, information on hospice and home health as well as assisted living, Medicare and Medicaid.
For more information, contact Karon Weatherman at 903-243-3255.
Health Care Foundation Gala
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Lights of Life Gala has sponsorships and individual tickets for sale for the premiere event of the season that includes dining, dancing, live and silent auctions and games. All money raised goes to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs.
Go online to LOLGala2023.GiveSmart.com to purchase tickets or to sponsor.
Lunch and Learn
The Chamber will host its spring Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, April 18, from 11:30-1 p.m. The program will be a roundtable discussion on marketing, both conventional and social media. The seminar will be informational and practical to help business marketers increase their profile by doing it themselves. The cost is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for nonmembers.
Call 903-885-6515 or email [email protected] to sign up.
Ribbon Cuttings
Frank Conrad’s Edward Jones office will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, March 29, at the office located at 513 Oak Ave. Everyone is invited to join in the event.
