Wildcats Basketball Clinches 15-4A District Championship
Coach Brandon Shaver and his team picked up another huge win Tuesday, Feb. 7 in Paris.
Wildcats basketball soundly staked their claim as the number one team in District 15-4A by picking up their fifth win by 20 points or more in their eight district games.
It’s also the third straight such win.
More importantly, their 66-39 blowout win at North Lamar Tuesday clinches the No. 1 seed for Sulphur Springs.
The Wildcats hold a three-game lead with only two district games left.
Coach Shaver and his squad cruised to their win on Tuesday thanks to another even scoring night. Every Wildcat that entered Tuesday’s game scored.
Sulphur Springs got out to a commanding 20-6 lead after one quarter. Heading into the locker room, the men’s basketball team lead North Lamar on their home court 36-16.
While the Panthers saved their best for last, it did little except make the final score a bit more respectable at 66-39.
Parker Whisenhunt led the way Tuesday, getting several layups on fast break opportunities, scoring 17 in the win. After him came Branson Lynn with 11. Malachi Myles and Kordrick Turner, two more seniors, finished with nine Tuesday.
Coach Shaver and his team clinch the 15-4A District championship with their win in Paris, leading the competition by three games with only two left.
The men’s basketball team is 26-7 heading into their final two games, still a perfect 8-0 in district play.
They still have a big one on Friday, Feb. 10 when Pleasant Grove (6-3, 2nd in 15-4A) comes to Sulphur Springs. The Hawks look to upset the Wildcats on their home court on Friday as PG lost big at home to the men’s basketball team on January 14.
If Coach Shaver and his team beat the Hawks on Friday, Feb. 10 an undefeated district season is all but theirs, hosting 0-8 Pittsburg next Tuesday for Senior Night.
First, Sulphur Springs has to host PG Friday.
That game tips off on Friday, Feb. 10 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.
Bain Back in Hopkins County Jail
February 9, 2023 – Law enforcement was notified of suspicious activity and a south Broadway convenience store around two-o’clock in the afternoon. Officers made contact with a white male in the driver seat of a vehicle parked at the store.
Cameron Lynn Bain, age 29 of Pickton, TX, cooperated with police, and exited the vehicle. Bain told police there was drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle. During the probable cause search, officers found suspected black tar heroin, needles and used syringes. Bain was handcuffed, placed into a police car and transported to the Hopkins County Jail without incident. His Ford Fusion was impounded.
This is not the first time Bain has been in Hopkins County Jail.
Bain was arrested less than 3 weeks ago on Highway 19 near the city limits. He was charged with drug paraphernalia, invalid driving license, failure to maintain his lane and fictitious licence plates. See the story here.
Bain was arrested for parole violation in 2020.
Bain was arrested in 2019 at the Brashear Post Office. He and a female resident of Pickton were inside a vehicle that when searched contained black tar heroin and meth.
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.
Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
Feb. 8, 2023- On April 8, 2024 A Total Solar Eclipse will take place, visible only by certain states, Texas being among them. The duration of totality will be up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds, almost double that of The Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017.
A solar eclipse is a event that occurs when at just the right moment, the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, causing the sun to become blocked by the moon totally or partially. In a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon. During a partial and annular eclipses, only part of the Sun is obscured.
For your safety use only ISO certified-safe solar viewers, keep them on while the Sun is not yet fully eclipsed. Once the sky suddenly turns dark, and the solar corona appears, then you can take off your eclipse glasses or viewers to look at the Sun’s amazing corona.
Sulphur Springs will have a long duration of total eclipse, for a total time of four minutes and twenty seconds. Sulphur Springs will be among one of the prime viewing spots for the eclipse and as such, many visitors from out of state will stop by to view this incredible event in history. If you’ve not seen a total solar eclipse before, put it on your bucket list and mark this date.
For more information on the event visit: www.greatamericaneclipse.com
Missing Person / Runaway Juvenile
The Police Department is asking the publics assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, Quinton Tyrell Copeland. Quinton is 16 years old and is 5’11”, 144lbs. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and multi colored shoes.
If anyone has any information, please contact the Sulphur Springs Police Department at 903-885-7602. Please share this post.
Man: Escaped, Dumped Van, Found Dead in Sulphur Springs Park
February 9, 2023 – Traverro McElroy age 36 who officials say escaped from a Hinds County Mississippi detention center has been found dead in Sulphur Springs, TX. He was found on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 1:12 p.m.
His body was found this week inside a public restroom in Pacific Park. The cause of death is not suspected to be foul play at this time.
His accomplice in the escape and theft was captured last month. They were last seen together dumping a church van into Lake Fork. See more details of their exploits here.
Elroy was identified by his fingerprint during a autopsy.
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 Powerlifting in Mount Pleasant Saturday
Both powerlifting teams head to Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Feb. 11 for their third competition of the season.
Coach Casey Jeter and the Lady Cats hope to keep up their momentum after getting another top-5 finish in their second meet, two weeks ago in Paris.
The powerlifting team had another great outing, finishing 4th. The Lady Cats left Paris with eight medals, along the way setting personal records for total weights lifted in the meet.
Laney Hurst, in 114, was the first to medal in 3rd lifting 645 pounds.
Dylan McKinney, in the next weight group up got 5th, one of only three Lady Cats in Paris to not finish in top-5. No athletes from Sulphur Springs placed below 10th in Paris.
In 132, Coach Jeter had two lifters place:
- Amy Hurtado, lifting a 590 pound total — 3rd
- and Alex Monsivais finished just behind Hurtado in 4th
Max Bailey continued a very impressive season, picking up a second-straight 3rd place finish after squatting 300, benching 135 and dead lifting 285.
Two more Lady Cats in 148, Emily Soto and Kyleigh Allen, finished 7th and 9th, respectively.
Isabelle Thesing did the second-best for Sulphur Springs, getting second after lifting 705 total pounds in Paris. Brooklinn Person, also in 165, placed 7th.
Kolbe McCoy (181) finished 4th in her weight group thanks to a 550 pound total lifted two weeks ago.
Machelle Allen won her second straight competition, as the Lady Cat surpassed her record set in the season-opening meet in Lindale when she garnered a 1015 pound total in Paris.
Sulphur Springs finished 4th as a team, with 26 points, not far behind Mount Pleasant (32).
Coaches Jeter and Brett Page, along with both powerlifting teams, head there Saturday for the third competition of the spring season.
That meet begins Saturday in Mount Pleasant at 8:30 A.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.
Sign Up Dates Extended For Dike Incorporation Election
Feb. 9, 2023 – The Dike community’s upcoming County election for mayor and two commissioners has been pushed back. The candidacy deadline is now 5pm on March 6, 2023. All applications are to be submitted to the Office of the County Clerk, located at 128 Jefferson St E #C in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Lights of Life Gala Seeks Silent Auction Items
Feb. 9, 2023- Plans for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala are well underway. The caterer and band have been secured for this April 22, 2023 event to be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Now, the silent auction committee is seeking gifts of items to be auctioned off as part of the festivities. Items will be available for both in person as well as remote bidders to compete for the winning bid.
Approximately 120 items are sought. Last year’s silent auction brought in over $30,000, and this year committee members are hoping for the same amount or more.
Funds raised through the silent auction are combined with other proceeds from the event to purchase much-needed equipment and programs which will benefit Hopkins County citizens.
Last year’s auction items included unique photography, gift certificates, grills, sports memorabilia, grass fed beef, home décor, experiences, themed baskets, and even edible delights. This year’s offerings will be equally diverse and enticing.
To donate an item, contact the Foundation at 903-438-4799. For sponsorship opportunities or tickets, visit https://LOLGala2023.givesmart.com.
Donations of all sizes are welcome and impactful. The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is an IRS recognized 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization.
displayed in the Civic Center Board Room.
contained items from sports figures, music icons, and movie stars.
Shavers Charged with Felony Assault
February 9, 2023 – TALAILA SHANNEA SHAVERS was arrested in Sulphur Springs after a brief chase and charged with a felony assault on a public servant.
Officers were dispatched to an Spence St address on a report of a disturbance. Once on Spence, officers observed two individuals walking from the reported address. The suspects ignored commands to stop and talk to the officers. The pair continued to walk to a nearby street where police caught up with them. They continued to attempt to walk away, and were uncooperative with police. Shavers was eventually held by police and, during her attempt to break free, injured an officer.
Shavers was eventually subdued, handcuffed and transported to Hopkins County Jail. She was placed in a V-Cell due to her behavior. Shavers has not been charged with anything related to the initial disturbance on Spence St.
Her charges include:
- Resisting Arrest
- Evading Arrest
- Felony Assault of a Public Servant
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.
Rep. Slaton Issues Statement On House Committee Chair Appointments
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced committee appointments for the 88th legislative session. Representative Bryan Slaton was appointed to the County Affairs Committee and Defense and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Despite overwhelming calls from voters and grassroots across the State to stop the practice of appointing Democrats to committee chair positions, Speaker Phelan appointed eight Democrats to committee chairmanships.
In response to today’s committee appointments, Representative Slaton said the following:
“Today the Texas Grassroots experienced some victories. Our push took Democrats from 13 chairmanships down to 8. The pressure from the grassroots led to Democrats not being appointed as chairs to key committees such as Public Education and Pensions & investments.
Unfortunately, Speaker Phelan appointed some very radical Democrats to chair committees handling our criminal justice system and the family courts as just a few examples. Today’s partial win has invigorated many of us to continue our pressure until we have zero Democrats chairing committees in the Texas House.
I look forward to working with the grassroots to help pass the other seven legislative priorities of the Texas GOP this session.”
