SSHS Senior Joiner Qualifies for National BPA Conference
Dylan Joiner, a senior at Sulphur Springs High School qualified for the National Student Leadership Conference for Business Professionals of America at a state BPA conference last week at Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The national conference will be in Orlando, Florida the second week in May. Joiner specializes in economics, specifically in fiscal policy for the government such as the budget the executive branch would release to decide...
Local Beef Producer Don Smith Elected to Cattleman’s Beef Board
Don Smith of the Starr Ridge Community of Hopkins County has been involved in agriculture on the family farm for a number of decades. First in the dairy business, Don and his wife Marilyn began to shift to beef production in recent years. This week, Don was named to the 100-member Executive Committee of the Cattleman’s Beef Board, a part of the national Beef Checkoff Program. Because of his tireless service to organizations...
Community Calendar March, 2017
The Pilot Club “Spring Brunch” is Saturday March 4 at 10am at League Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. The annual “fun-raiser” will bring Christian comedian/musician Robert Burkhart with a Branson-style one-man show. There will be plenty of food and fellowship. Tickets are $20 each at the door or by calling Pilot Club at 903-348-5099 or any member. The Sulphur Springs chapter is part of Pilot Club...
Chamber Connection March 2, 2017
It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!! Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally. Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride. Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so either sign up to ride in the rally, or come out and cheer on these athletes!! It’s an entertaining day in...
Chamber Connection February 23, 2017
THANK YOU to all of you attended the Chamber Banquet last Thursday. It was a beautiful night full of wonderful food and loving surprises! I am thankful to all of you for making that night such a success. The honorees of the evening included: The Hopkins County Military Coalition (Citizens of the Year), Linda Galligher (Woman of the Year), Christine Morris (Caregiver of the Year), Sandi Wallace (Growth and Renewal), Shining Star...
“Updated” Community Calendar February 2017
The AARP-sponsored Tax Aide Program provides free income tax preparation to persons who qualify. You do not have to be a senior citizen to qualify. Certified volunteer tax preparers can give assistance for individual returns and for simple, small-business tax returns. They are open Tuesdays and Saturdays during tax season, from 9am until 1pm, in the gym at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. Bring last...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report February 1-7, 2017
For KSST’s Wood County audience, we will begin posting the Wood County Sheriff’s Report each week. February 1st While on patrol on FM 14, just north of Hawkins, a deputy observed that a vehicle was failing to maintain a single lane of travel and so conducted a traffic stop. The driver appeared to be intoxicated so he was asked to exit the vehicle. The deputy then noticed marijuana residue on the subject’s clothes. While...
Chamber Connection February 2, 2017
SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 91st Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “An Evening in the Woods,” dinner and community awards will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be...
Chamber Connection January 26, 2017
SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 91st Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “An Evening in the Woods,” dinner and community awards will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be...
Chamber Connection January 19, 2017
SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 91st Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “An Evening in the Woods,” dinner and community awards will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be...
