Dimple Griner
Dimple Griner Dimple Griner passed away on April 21, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1938, to Charlie and Dottie Mae Patterson Walker. She married Art Griner on July 14, 1956. She was a member of Weaver Baptist Church. Dimple is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Pettigrew (Ronnie), Teresa Cotton (Tim), Diane Fite (Jeff), and Edie Watts; Also, her son, Jay Griner; Her grandchildren, Jeff Pettigrew, Ronnie Pettigrew, Jr., Destiny...
Shad Austin Griner
Shad Austin Griner A funeral service for Shad Austin Griner, age 20, of Pickton, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Stone and Pastor Brad McFadden officiating. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery, Pickton, Texas with Jason Tully, Henry Couch, Dusty Jordan, JC Luvender, Joel Crosby and Paul Fitzmaurice serving as pallbearers; and Johnny Walker and Matthew Peyton...
Chamber Connection – May 19
By Butch Burney God Bless America! That was the theme for Saturday, starting with the veterans’ appreciation and barbecue cookoff at the VFW and ending with the Freedom Ball at the Civic Center. The Freedom Ball was highlighted by an inspirational speech by US Army Col. Joel Newsom and the recognition of veterans and those currently serving. And, I can confirm the rumor that Jason Tully was seen on the dance floor. The barbecue...
VFDs In Hopkins County Benefit From Community Fundraiser, CARES Act
Thursday was a big day for the volunteer fire departments in Hopkins County. All VFDs in Hopkins County benefitted from a community fundraiser and CARES Act funding. Jason Tully started a program to help raise funds for the county’s 11 VFDs who are even lower on funding than usual since many weren’t able to hold their usual fundraisers this year. Tully encouraged the community to make donations either at his insurance business...
Miss Behavin’ Named Business of the Week
Chamber Connection — September 17, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Here’s the best news I’ve been able to give you in a really long time… Stew 2020 is happening! It’s going to look very different than it usually does, but we did not have to cancel the event entirely. You will be able to drive through and pick up stew… and the best part is, as long as you order in advance, you can be very...
New, Refurbished Gear & Equipment Available To Volunteer Fire Departments
Hopkins County reimburses the volunteer fire departments for their vehicle insurance and fuel costs, provides workers comp if a member is injured on a call and provides them with monthly stipends. The VFDs are dependent on community donations to pay for upkeep, maintenance, protective gear and equipment, and operations. Precinct 3 Commissioner Wade Bartley pointed out that the county’s 11 volunteer fire departments haven’t had the...
Hopkins County Christmas Ornaments Still Available
Chamber Connection — September 10, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Great news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2020 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the third of our series and features our beautiful Dairy Museum. It is dated with the year, made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY limited in number. They are quite beautiful and the perfect addition to a...
Hopkins County Christmas Ornaments Available — For Now!
Chamber Connection — September 3, 2020 By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Great news! The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2020 Hopkins County Christmas ornament. This ornament is the third of our series and features our beautiful Dairy Museum. It is dated with the year,made with 24 karat gold, shatterproof, and VERY limited in number. They are quite beautiful and the perfect addition to a...
Roger Elliott Named Citizen Of The Year At 94th Annual Chamber Of Commerce Banquet
Roger Elliott received the Citizen of the Year award, one of nearly a dozen different awards presented at the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held Feb. 13, in Hopkins County Civic Center. The night’s theme was “Be the Light,” and those present were challenged to be a positive light in the community. Citizen of the Year Craig Roberts, Dee Elliott and Roger Elliott Roger Elliott started his...
Annual DBA Car Show Comes to Downtown on November 2
Remember your first car, or the car you always wanted as a young driver? You may see that vehicle during the Heritage Square Car Show in downtown Sulphur Springs on Celebration Plaza on Saturday November 2, 2019. Cars will begin arriving on the square at 8am, and registration will remain open until noon. The entries will be parked around Celebration Plaza which will be closed to other traffic. At 1pm, judging of the best cars and...
