19th Annual Carla Bridges 90+ Banquet
Saturday April 15th come join the 19th annual 90+ banquet and come celebrate all Hopkins county members that have made it to the 90 year milestone. the banquet will be held at First Baptist Church at “The ROC” on 115 Putman St. from 12 – 2 P.M.
To register a senior please call Dawna Pryor, 903-885-1661 or email: [email protected]
League Street Church Clothing Room Canceled
Clothing Room At League Street Church Of Christ has been canceled Tuesday due to the poor weather conditions.
Two Mesquite Residents Jailed for AK Shoot-Out
January 28, 2023 – Around 8pm a report of two vehicles traveling at high speed, and shots fired was received by Law Enforcement. The vehicles were reported to be a pickup truck and a Dodge Charger or Challenger.
Officers responded and located the Dodge. The traffic stop occured on North Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs. Inside the Dodge they found an AK-47. The driver MARIA VERONICA GARCIA did not possess a valid driving licence and was arrested. The rifle was confiscated. The Dodge was impounded.
The passenger, identified as ALEXIS VILLANUEVA, was found to be wanted and was arrested. His warrant was issued by Garland Texas PD for Possession of Cocaine.
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.
Wildcats Basketball Locked In for Two-Game Home Stand This Week
Coach Brandon Shaver and his team are all too happy to be back at home to begin round two of district play.
Sulphur Springs is a perfect 5-0 heading into a two-game home stand. Wildcats basketball hosts Paris and Liberty Eylau, two of three schools in District 15-4A tied for second at 3-2.
No better time to be back at home than hosting two teams tied for second.
With Sulphur Springs already two games up on the competition, one win, or potentially two this week, could make clinching the No. 1 seed just another game away.
Wildcats basketball begins the two-game home stand Tuesday hosting Paris.
Last Friday saw Coach Shaver’s squad traveling to Pittsburg.
The Pirates were simply outmatched, falling in a big way 64-27 on Friday, Jan. 27.
Sulphur Springs came screaming out of the gate, blowing by Pittsburg to the tune of a 22-2 lead heading into the second quarter.
Even with a slower-scoring affair in the second, their gaping lead heading into the quarter allowed some leeway as the Wildcats basketball team headed into the locker room leading big 31-15.
If Coach Brandon Shaver said to his squad at the break to not let their foot off the gas, it worked — Sulphur Springs saved the best for last. In the last two quarters of action, the game snowballed, as Pittsburg watched the Wildcats score 33 points in the second half.
Not only does that surpass their first half total, it’s also larger than the total number of points Pittsburg scored in the entirety of Friday’s game.
Malachi Myles had a huge game for Sulphur Springs, leading the way at 17 points. Parker Whisenhunt was not far behind Myles at 14. Branson Lynn, another senior for the men’s basketball team, finished with 10 (all of which was scored in the first 10 minutes of action). From there, Kordrick Turner and Theo McKelvey had seven, with Gavin White at five.
Cole Theofiledes and Mac Rollison rounded out scoring in Friday’s win in Pittsburg with two each.
Another blowout win for Wildcats basketball brings their season record to 23-7 (5-0 district).
They host two-straight this week, with both competitors coming to SSHS in the top four of 15-4A.
Hosting Paris on Tuesday, that game tips off at 7 P.M.
Tuesday’s district game with Paris will be broadcasted onto not only KSST 1230 AM, but live-streamed as well onto KSST Radio’s Youtube channel as well.
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.
City National Bank Drive-Thru To Close Early
January 30th, 2023 – City National Bank has announced that they will be closing their drive-thru early today at 5 P.M. due to the cold weather. The City National Bank drive-thru will open again at 8 A.M. on Tuesday.
Two Arkansas Residents Arrest on I-30
On 01/28/2023 at approximately 8PM, LT Jonathan Painter observed a gray Jeep Liberty traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of the south service road of IH-30. He turned around and caught up to the vehicle at the 110 entrance ramp. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle pulled over to the right side of the road.
Painter observed the vehicle to be bearing a TX temporary plate and carrying four people, two adults in the front and two children in the backseat.
After attempting to gather information from both parties neither possessed a valid driver’s license. Both adults were asked to exit the vehicle and both complied. When exiting the vehicle, Kevin Dewayne Bryant dropped a clear plastic baggie containing a white rock type substance. He was placed into handcuffs and walked to the rear of the vehicle.
The female identified as Alice Nicole Burnett stated she was aware of the drugs inside the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle recovered approximately 13.93 grams of a white rock type substance believed to be crack cocaine, along with .461 OZ green leafy type substance believed to be marijuana inside a backpack in the front floorboard area.
A stash can was found in the map pocket located on the back of the driver’s seat directly in front of the juvenile seated in the rear seat. Officer Talley arrived a transported the female along with the juveniles to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was impounded. Bryant was transported to the Hopkins county sheriff’s office without further incident and was booked in for Endangering Child 22.041 F/2 — possession of controlled substance PG1 481.115 F/2 4g-200g. Burnett was booked in for Endangering Child 22.041 F/2 — Driving while license invalid 521.457 M/B Children ages 8yo and 4yo were released to a family member from the Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Three Schools Announce Early Release And No School
Sulphur Springs ISD, Como-Pickton ISD and Miller Grove ISD have made the decision to release their students early today due to the intense cold weather and the possibility of the roads freezing over due to cold weather. Sulphur Springs and Como-Pickton will be releasing students at 12 P.M. today, Miller Grove will be releasing students at 12:30 P.M. today.
All classes have been canceled for Tuesday.
Wildcat Soccer Hosts District Opener Tuesday
Coach Alexi Upton’s team hosts their district opener on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
The real test begins Tuesday as Sulphur Springs takes on Liberty Eylau. The district opener for men’s soccer kicks off Tuesday at Gerald Prim Stadium at 7:30 P.M.
This past Friday Coach Upton and his squad hosted Celina, not only top-5 in Region 2 but also one of the top teams in all of 4A.
Sulphur Springs fell 1-0 but played well against the top-ranked Bobcats.
The soccer coach said Friday night following the loss that it was a great result for his team, going toe-to-toe with the best in the region.
Friday’s loss brings non-district play to a close for the Wildcats, who head into Tuesday’s district opener with a 7-7-1 record.
They look to get back in the win column on Tuesday, Jan. 31 when they host Liberty Eylau.
The district opener for men’s soccer kicks off at the Prim on Tuesday at 7:30 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.
French Marigolds in Your Vegetable Garden
By David Wall, Mount Pleasant Master Gardener
French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) are an excellent plant to grow in your vegetable garden. They look good, smell nice, and make excellent companion plants for your vegetables. I understand they are ranked as the number one flower to plant in a vegetable garden. Many don’t even consider planting flowers in a vegetable garden, but French marigolds should be the first of several exceptions.
Please keep in mind this discussion is about French marigolds; not African marigolds.
First of all, marigolds are easy to grow. You can start them from seeds or purchase in groups of six at local garden centers. Once planted, about all they need are plenty of sunlight and watering, as they grow in all sorts of soils! If you let them go to seed this year, they’ll pop up next year on their own. During the growing season, Marigold petals do well as an ingredient in multiple types
of salads.
Marigold roots put out a chemical that is a nematicide. The final verdict is still out as to whether the nematicide actually kills harmful nematodes or makes the move to get away. Either way, the result is good. Marigolds are thought to be helpful to companion plants, but the definitive answer on this appears to be years away. Varieties such as Tangerine, Petite Gold, Petite Harmony, Goldie, and Nemagold are thought to be more effective. Plant marigolds early, as it takes time for nematicides to become effective.
Marigolds attract bees and other pollinators, and they bloom over an extended period of time. But, they don’t stop there. They attract predatory insects that feed on aphids and other pests you fine in your garden.
These are just a few of the many reasons as to why you should consider planting marigolds as companion plants in your vegetable garden.
Lady Cats Basketball Plays Two of Last Three District Games on the Road
Coach Bryan Jones and his team are quickly heading into the home stretch of their district season, with only three games left to play.
Sulphur Springs plays two of three on the road, including two straight this week prior to the regular-season ending Senior Night.
Lady Cats basketball plays at Paris and at L.E. Tuesday and Friday.
The team hopes to close out their regular-season strong but they have a tall task ahead of them this week, playing at No. 3 Paris and No. 2 Liberty Eylau in back-to-back game days.
If Sulphur Springs beats one of their two opponents this week they could find themselves in a play-in for the three seed come playoff time.
Tuesday gets a tough week underway for Lady Cats basketball, playing in Paris at 6:30 P.M.
This past Friday saw Coach Jones and his team pick up a second-straight blowout win, this time over Pittsburg.
Just like in the previous blowout win over Pleasant Grove, Sulphur Springs blew past the Lady Pirates thanks to a strong opening quarter. The Lady Cats game out of the gate swinging, outscoring Pittsburg 23-6 in the opening quarter.
It only got worse for the Lady Pirates from there, as they managed a paltry 19 points through the first three quarters of action en route to a 60-34 blowout loss at the hands of Sulphur Springs.
As has been the case in all Lady Cats wins, the team used even scoring to keep Pittsburg at bay. All players suiting up for Sulphur Springs on Friday scored, with the exception of one.
Three athletes finished in double-figures in the blowout victory. Addisyn Wall had 11, split almost evenly between the first and third quarters. after that was Codee Roland, with a second-straight 10+ point game, and Rainey Johnson also at 10.
Kenzie Willis missed that mark by just a point at nine.
After that was Kyra Carter, scoring seven, Trinity Jefferson (six), and Kaylee Carter at five. Aaliyah Cheatum rounded out scoring in the huge Friday victory cashing in on both of her free-throw attempts in the fourth.
Friday’s win brings their season record to 21-7 (4-3 district). The second straight blowout win also keeps the Lady Cats in play for a potential higher seed than fourth. While not technically clinching a playoff seed, Friday’s win does all but that in securing a postseason spot for Sulphur Springs.
Next up, Coach Bryan Jones and his team have monster back-to-back road duels at Paris Tuesday and Liberty Eylau Friday.
Those teams are second and third in district play, so if Sulphur Springs can pick up at least one win next week, they could find themselves as the three seed come playoff time.
For now, the women’s basketball looks to win the rematch at Paris on Tuesday.
That game tips off Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 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.
