Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner On Coach’s Show After Friday Win At Mount Pleasant
Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner wanted to make sure her Lady Cats were ready to play at Mount Pleasant Friday, October 23, after an emotional win at Longview on Tuesday. Coach Dorner was on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coach’s Show. The Lady Cats responded with a 3-0 win at Mount Pleasant by scores of 25-15, 25-22 and 25-21.
Coach Dorner said libero Parris Pickett had 10 straight points off serve in the set one win. She said the Lady Cats got a little relaxed in the last two sets but were able to pull out wins in those too.
Coach Dorner said Mount Pleasant had some very good athletes who can get to balls and who can block and finish at the net.
Coach Dorner said the Lady Cats don’t have as many athletes but she said she had skilled players.
For the second straight game, the Lady Cats were without two starters: Sadie Washburn and Caroline Hurley. Both were quarantined last Tuesday after being near a student who later tested positive for Covid-19. Both healthy players will return Tuesday for the Lady Cats home match against Texas High.
Coach Dorner said with the missing starters, other Lady Cats rose to the occasion and did great jobs. She said Brooklyn Burnside did a great job including a 12 block game at Longview last Tuesday. Coach Dorner also said net players Nylah Lindley and Addisyn Wall also stepped up. She also said Pickett and setter Peyton Hammack did great jobs.
Tuesday’s home match against Texas High will feature two 6-1 teams tied for first place in the district. Coach Dorner said Texas High had tall athletic girls who can jump, block and put the ball down.
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Winnsboro Man Accused Of Assaulting Wife For Throwing His Beer Out
A 51-year-old Winnsboro man was accused of assaulting his wife for throwing his beer out Saturday night.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office communications operators dispatched Deputies Aaron Chaney and Bobby Osornio at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 to a State Highway 11 east address, to what was reported as a possible disturbance in which an intoxicated person inside the residence was causing damage to the Winnsboro residence.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the 51-year-old resident, who claimed he to be sleeping. When asked what occurred, the man admitted to being involved in a verbal disturbance earlier in the evening and agreed to let deputies look inside the residence, deputies noted in arrest reports.
While inside, it became apparent to the deputies by the broken glass, broken paint cans and paint splattered throughout the living room area and kitchen that a disturbance had occurred in the home. A ceiling fan from a bedroom had been ripped down and thrown into the living area as well. The resident claimed he and his wife were arguing about him being intoxicated. The disagreement escalated, but did not get physical. The husband told deputies his wife left the residence after the altercation, likely to go to a family member’s home nearby.
Osornio remained at the residence with the husband while Chaney went to a family member’s home. The woman gave a similar story. She told deputies she had gone out of town with a family member, and when she returned her husband was extremely intoxicated. An argument did ensue and escalated when she threw out the rest of his alcoholic beverages outside. He allegedly became irate at her for throwing his beer out and caused damage to the residence. When she took his keys away, he allegedly became physical, grabbing her around her left wrist and picking her up by the throat. The woman’s throat and neck area had slight red marks on both sides and her left wrist had a slight abrasion, supporting the claim. The woman did not, however, have trouble breathing during the alleged assault.
Chaney then went back to the SH 11 east residence, to give the husband an opportunity to explain in further detail his account of the altercation, but he declined, stating that he did not get physical. Chaney took the 51-year-old Winnsboro resident into custody at 1:32 a.m. Oct. 25 at his residence and took him to jail. Osornio stayed to meet the victim at the residence to take photos of the damages inside.
The 51-year-old Winnsboro man was booked at 2:55 a.m. Oct. 25 into Hopkins County jail on the Class A misdemeanor family violence assault charge; an emergency protective order was requested by deputies, according to arrest reports. The man remained in jail Monday morning, Oct. 26. His bond was set at $2,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
KSST does not publish the names or photos of people charged with misdemeanor crimes in staff-generated reports, only those accused of felony offenses.
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.
2 Women Arrested For Controlled Substance Possession
Two women were arrested for controlled substance possession following a parking lot traffic stop Sunday afternoon, according to arrest reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Lavender and Sgt. Richard Greer conducted a traffic stop in an East Industrial Drive motel parking lot around 1:45 p.m. Oct. 25. The driver of a Mitsubishi Endeavor was known to the officers to have a suspended driver’s license and there was no insurance on the vehicle.
The sheriff’s deputies had receiving information alleging a woman associated with the vehicle was involved in the sale and distribution of narcotics. The officers received permission to search the SUV. The driver, identified in arrest reports as 46-year-old Misty Lynn Cribbs of Sulphur Springs, allegedly clutched a small yellow plastic purse when she exited the vehicle. When told to leave it in the vehicle unless she granted Sgt. Greer permission to search it for weapons, she balked.
“Cribbs did not want to leave the purse in the vehicle and became visibly upset when we talked to her about the purse. Cribbs then admitted to having contraband inside her purse,” said Deputy Lavender.
Greer alleged the woman to be visibly nervous and hesitant. He then asked her “what she had and where it was, and she stated it was in the bag.” Cribbs then allegedly admitted the bag contained meth. Greer then took possession of the bag, inside of which he found a clear circular container with 2 baggies with a significant amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine that later weighed 10.21 grams, 2 cut straws and a rubber band; a set of digital scales; and a torch lighter.
Cribbs was taken into custody for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. She allegedly told the sheriff’s office she was staying in a room at the motel, where her roommate was at. When asked, she reportedly said she didn’t think there was any contraband in the room. Deputies had Cribbs call the roommate to take possession of the SUV. The roommate, identified as 32-year-old Melissa Raye Hamilton of Sulphur Springs, did.
The 46-year-old Sulphur Springs woman gave permission for the sheriff’s deputies to search the room in front of Hamilton. Lavender escorted Hamilton to the motel room, along with the hotel manager. The manger unlocked the door.
When he opened the door to verify there were no other people in the room, Lavender alleged seeing not people but contraband, a small amount of suspected methamphetamine on a plate, on the bed. Further search of the room allegedly revealed approximately 5.03 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Consequently, Hamilton was arrested at 3:13 p.m. Oct. 25 for possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Cribbs was charged in connection with the substance found in the motel room as well.
Cribbs remained in Hopkins County jail Monday morning, Oct. 26, 2020, on both possession of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges; her bond was set at $35,000 per charge.
Hamilton, who is also known by Melissa Raye Johnson, remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 in lieu of $35,000 bond on the controlled substance charge.
Sunday marked the second time in just under a year that Hamilton has been booked into Hopkins County jail on a felony controlled substance charge. She spent from Oct. 28, 2019 to Jan. 15, 2020 in the county jail on a manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance warrant.
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.
Meal A Day Earns Award for Excellence During COVID 19
Getting food, resources and basic services to shut-ins has been a challenge for everyone during the past six months since COVID-19 struck. On October 22, 2020, the North Texas Food Bank recognized the Meal A Day of Sulphur Springs with an Award of Excellence, in appreciation for the excellence in service demonstrated through it’s COVID-19 response.
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Seniors Center where Meal A Day is prepared and delivered, was appreciative. She responded, “we are trying our best to continue to serve the Senior Citizens of Hopkins County during the COVID 19 Pandemic. I really appreciate all my Volunteer Cooks and Drivers who are making it possible”. Daily, about 160 meals are prepared, packaged and delivered to shut-ins on the delivery routes in Sulphur Springs and in the county. The Seniors Center is closed to walk-ins at this time, so the daily food service is basically limited to delivery to the homes of shut-ins. Karon’s volunteer staff is at about 70 persons, working in shifts five days per week. Volunteers are still needed, and both temporary volunteers and regular volunteers are welcome.
Right now, Meal A Day is needing help again. Karon stated, “We have a couple that cook on Thursdays who are having to quit at the end of this month. That will leave us short by two volunteers on Thursdays. So, If you can give a few hours of your time to help in your community we would really appreciate the help. The Cooks come in at 7:00 AM and are finished by 11:00 AM. Persons who receive Meal A Day are always appreciative and glad to see us. Most try to meet us at the door if they can. Our volunteers always say that they get more blessings out of Meal A Day than even the people who receive the meals! If you can help or want to ask questions, please contact the Center at 903-885-1661 or email [email protected]”.
No Injuries Reported In SSISD Bus Crash
A Sulphur Springs ISD bus was involved in “a very minor” crash Monday morning, Oct. 26, 2020.
SSISD officials, in a release at approximately 7:45 a.m., stated, “There are no injuries. Students who ride bus 6 will be a little later than normal to campus.”
No additional details have been released about the school bus crash at this time.
Last Call for Pecans! Sr’s Fundraiser Sale Ends Wed. October 28, Delivery Nov. 2
Karon Weatherman knows there are some great cooks in Hopkins County who like to make sure they have enough pecans stored for winter baking! A few weeks ago, local resident Susan Vaughn organized the 2020 Fundraising Pecan Sale to help add to the Sr. Center’s funds for furnishings for the new building, and the deadline is nearing. Then pecans are plump, large and delicious! This is how the fundraiser works.
Let Susan Vaughn know by Wednesday October 28 the number of bags of pecan halves you’d like to order from the Green Tree Pecan Farm of Corsicana. The one pound bags of large shelled pecan halves cost $11 each. Once you have placed your order by phone or by text to Susan (903-348-7516) you will only need to wait less than a week to get your pecans. Susan plans to travel to Corsicana on the weekend of October 31 to pick up the pecans. Then she will be present at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center at 150 MLK Drive on the afternoon of Monday November 2, 2020.
You can pay by check during the afternoon on Monday November 2 when you pick up your order. Annually, Susan assists the good bakers of our community by bringing the pecans back from Corsicana farm, and donates a portion of the proceeds to the Senior Citizens Center. These bags of pecans also make great holiday gifts! Contact Karon Weatherman with any questions, 903-885-1661.
HC Genealogical Society ‘Cemetery Walk’ Fundraising Event Will Feature History Tour on Sunday November 1
A number of influential former citizens of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County will be enacted by members of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society on Sunday November 1, 2020 in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery. The walk-through event will be held from 2-4pm. Cost is $10 per person to take the historic tour guided by historian John Sellers. Among those whom you will meet are a doctor, a confederate soldier and mothers and wives whose families have provided the business and agricultural foundation of this area. Get ready to be educated and entertained! Space is limited, so reserve your tickets this week by stopping in the Genealogical Society Library at 611 North Davis Street or by calling 903-885-8523.
Dr. William Carroll Hurley, Sr. (1829-1876) – Phrenologist who traveled throughout the South giving demonstrations and lectures showing how he could diagnose someone using the bumps on their head. (Portrayed buy Ronny Glossup) ALSO PICTURED William R. Buford (1818-1914) – Confederate Captain who lived a daring life. Buford Park was named in his honor. (Portrayed by Don Fausett)
Oct. 26–30 Meal A Day Menu
Although the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center remains closed due to COVID-19, volunteers continue to work five days a week preparing and delivering meals to shut-in elderly in the community. The Oct. 26-30 Meal A Day Menu includes:
Monday — Smothered Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll
Tuesday — Chicken and Dressing Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Candied Carrots, Winter Blend Vegetables and a Roll
Wednesday — Spaghetti and Meatballs, Italian Blend Vegetables and Garlic Bread
Thursday — Hopkins County Stew, Crackers and Cheese and Tossed Salad
Friday — Corny Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries and Cole Slaw
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center is a place where Senior Citizens age 50 and over can have a good time with old friends and make some new ones. Meal-A-Day is just one service the center provides. The coffee pot is always on and a smile is on each face. The SCC has a full library with all different kinds of reading books that can be taken, read and returned. Take as many as you like and bring some of your books in to share with others. Click here to find more information for seniors citizens.
27th COVID-19 Fatality Reported On Oct. 24 For Hopkins County
Texas Department of State Health Services on Saturday, Oct. 24, reported another Hopkins County residents has been confirmed to have died from COVID-19. That is the 27th COVID-19 fatality reported for Hopkins County.
That’s 4 new Hopkins County COVID-19 fatalities reported this week. So far, there have been 9 COVID-19 deaths reported to have occurred so far this month; there were 10 COVID deaths reported in September, 6 in August and 2 in July.
The 4 latest deaths are reported to have occurred on Oct. 9, Oct. 10, Oct. 13 an Oct. 18. That’s the second COVID-19 death reported for Oct. 9. Additional COVID-19 deaths reported to have occurred this month include 3 death on Oct. 5 and one death on Oct. 8, according to the Oct. 24 DSHS County Trends and Fatalities Over Time By County reports.
All Hopkins County coronavirus fatalities have been reported since July, when the state began using cause of death and county of residence listed on death certificates as the primary cause to determine COVID-19 deaths. Number could increase on different days as death certificates are filed with the state Vital Statistics office and reported to DSHS.
Hohenberger, Brantley, Juarez Receive Top Hopkins County Stew Contest Awards
Top honors at the 2020 Hopkins County Stew Contest went to super cooks LaWanna Hohenberger and Broc Hohenberger and Richard Brantley and Ashley Brantley. Wade Juarez captured the John Chester Campsite award.
Despite COVID-19 restrictions on the gathering, cooks turned out for a fun time. Even the weather cooperated. Friday’s storm and weather front dropped temperatures to the perfect stew weather on Saturday.
(All photos courtesy of Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce)
The Hopkins County Stew Contest winners are, by category as in order of announcement:
Campsite & Costume
- Campsite and costume — Phillip Gabbert, sponsored by VFW Post 8560; $200 prize provided by Super Handy
- John Chester Award for Super Campsite — Wade Juarez, sponsored by Diamond Bar J; $250 prize provided by Sulphur Springs Centre for Dance
Beef Stew
- Honorable Mention Beef Stew Winner — Chris Holt, sponsored by Abboe’s Collision Center
- Third Place Beef Stew Winners — Jay Johnson and Rosemary Johnson,
sponsored by Martin Marietta; $100 prize money provided by State Representative Dan Flynn; stew purchased for $250 by Texas Farm Credit - Second Place Beef Stew Winners — Whitney Preas and Wendall Preas, sponsored by B & T’s Tacos & Catering; $150 prize provided by Hampton Inn; stew purchased for $450 by Texas Heritage National Bank
- First Place Beef Stew Winners — Brent Williams and Andrea Adeyanjie, sponsored by Bulkley Trucking; $300 prize money by C-n-C Pro A/V; stew purchased for $600 by Dr. Liao Orthopedic Center
Chicken Stew
- Honorable Mention Chicken Stew Winners — Ethan Boatman and Toby Boatman sponsored by Toby Boatman Garage Doors
- Third Place Chicken Stew Winners — Sue Orwosky and Jamie Young, sponsored by Murray Orwosky Funeral Home; $100 prize provided by Jiffy Signs; stew purchased for $250 by Summit Dental
- Second Place Chicken Stew Winners — Jeannie Dickson and Judy Temples, sponsored by Davis Street Baptist Church; $150 prize provided by Hampton Inn; stew purchased for $450 by Legacy Ag Credit
- First Place Chicken Stew Winners — Brad Irving and Leah Irving, sponsored by Ocean Spray Cranberries; $300 prize provided by Professional Land & Title and Robinson Bennet Construction; stew purchased for $600 by Legacy Ag Credit
Super Beef Stew
- Honorable Mention: Super Stew Beef Winner — Garrett Glass, sponsored by Guaranty Bank & Trust
- Third Place Super Stew Beef Winners — Tonya & James Ross and Brent McClendon, sponsored by Alliance Bank; $100 prize sponsored by Hope Family Fellowship; stew purchased for $300 by Dr. Liao Orthopedic Center
- Second Place Super Stew Beef Winners — Steve Littlefield and James McMahan, sponsored by RE/MAX Advanced; $2500 prize sponsored by Moreland Fence; stew purchased for $500 by ONCOR.
- First Place Super Stew Beef Winners — Richard Brantley and Ashley Brantley, sponsored by American Towing and Tire, $500 prize provided by Peoples Communications; stew purchased for $900 by Clayton Homes.
Super Chicken Stew
- Honorable Mention Super Stew Chicken — Kimberly Kirkland and D’Anne Chaney, sponsored by Net Data
- Third Place Super Stew Chicken Winners — Kylie Smith and Katey Brown,
sponsored by Financial Solutions; $100 prize sponsored by Hope Family Fellowship; stew purchased for $300 by Dr. Liao Ortho - Second Place Super Stew Chicken Winners — John Mark McAfee and Bambi McAfee, sponsored by McAfee Farms; $250 prize sponsored by First Baptist Church and Bright Star Baking Company; purchased for $500 by GDC Industrial
- First Place Super Stew Chicken Winners — LaWanna Hohenberger and Broc Hohenberger, sponsored by Bulkley Trucking; $500 prize provided by Circle E Western Wear; stew purchased for $900 by Interstate Body Shop.
Sponsors
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Lezley Brown offered appreciation to the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make the 2020 Stew a success. Headline sponsors include: Jay Hodge Chevrolet, Atmos Energy, Brookshire’s, Chick-fil-A, City National Bank, Legacy Ag Credit and Saputo.
Recognized for providing the stew headquarters was Heritage Hospice.
Additional sponsors included: Alliance Bank and Galyean Insurance, Latson’s.com, Southwest Dairy Museum, Travel Time RV, Central Baptist Church, Rock Creek Health & Rehab, East Texas Physical Therapy, Brian Toliver Ford, Julia Wilhite State Farm, Landers Creek Outfitters, Hope Family Fellowship, KSST, 95.9 Star Country, Cheyenne Smithers with Preuss & Flecker, Renee Jennings with RE/MAX Advanced, ECHO Publishing, Miss Behavin, RE/MAX Advanced and The Propane Company.
Volunteers who helped in many different ways included members of Hopkins County High School Leadership Class, Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes and the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Ambassadors.
