Cumby ISD Out Until April 10
Cumby ISD Superintendent Shelly Slaughter Thursday morning reported the district, following reports from health and other officials regarding COVID-19 spread and concerns, will be extending suspension of regular operations through April 10. That means no classes at the Cumby ISD campus through that date, but doesn’t mean students won’t be required to do school work during that time. The district will continue to monitor...
SSISD Suspends Normal Operations Through April 10
Trustees Pass Resolution Approving Wage Payments For SSISD Employees During Emergency Closure Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Wednesday evening made an important decision for their employees and announced a decision regarding regular school operations as well. The school board “approved a resolution for wage payments for SSISD employees during emergency school closing for the period of closure...
Uncharted Territory: Our Civic Leaders Make A Tough Decision
March 18th, 2020 By: Chad Young KSST applauds our civic leaders for the unprecedented move to place restrictions on “social gatherings” inside Hopkins County. The tough decision rested on our County Judge, Robert Newsom, who issued the declaration on March 18th, limiting social gatherings to 10. Newsom, as the most senior official in our county, issued the declaration after consulting with city, county, state and emergency...
Signs Are Up For Takeout Together – Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants
The launch of “Takeout Together” was announced Tuesday. This will allow local restaurants in Sulphur Springs to continue to serve patrons curbside until the coronavirus concern has passed. Sulphur Springs City Hall “We will be designating certain parking spaces, specifically downtown where they have shared parking, for that purpose and no other purpose. So people can show up, the restaurant staff will bring their...
SBISD Conducting Surveys To Better Assist Students; Other Schools Also Working To Meet Children’s Needs
School may be out for students this week, but administrators and staff at local school districts have been working diligently since last week to keep abreast of the situation and be able to offer services to assist students’ families while classes are suspended due to the COVID-19 concerns. Sulphur Bluff and Miler Grove ISD administrators are asking families to complete surveys to assess their needs. Several schools, such as...
Takeout Together Launched For Curbside Pick Up From Sulphur Springs Restaurants
The launch of “Takeout Together” was announced Tuesday. This will allow local restaurants in Sulphur Springs to continue to serve patrons curbside until the coronavirus concern has passed. Sulphur Springs City Hall “We will be designating certain parking spaces, specifically downtown where they have shared parking, for that purpose and no other purpose. So people can show up, the restaurant staff will bring their...
All Non-Essential Court Proceedings Scheduled Before May 1 In JP Courts To Be Reset
Hopkins County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace BJ Teer and Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings on Monday issued a temporary standing order (see below) impacting litigation in their courts. All non-essential court proceedings scheduled before May 1 in the justice of the peace courts will be reset for after that date to protect the community and limit potential exposure to COVID-19 The district and municipal courts also were...
Casino In Hot Springs Closes For 2 Weeks, Horse Racing Continues
Oaklawn, a popular destination in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is closing their Casino for two weeks in respone to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The horse racing track will remain in operation, but will run races without on-site specatators Of course, some wagering will be possible on these races via online betting. No word on exactly how many people it takes to run the races and how they will keep a safe distance from one another....
SSISD Providing Free Meals For Kids 1-18 Years
Sulphur Springs ISD will be providing free meals for all SSISD students and any community children ages 1-18 years from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Monday-Friday, until further notice, at Sulphur Springs Elementary, Bowie Primary, Bush Primary and Douglass ECLC. See the press release below for additional details:
Miller Grove ISD Offers Meals For Students During Extended Closure
All MGISD Students Asked To Complete Home Technology Survey Miller Grove ISD Superintendent Steve Johnson on Sunday said the district wants to help ensure all MGISD students will still have the opportunity to receive breakfast and lunch during the extended closure due to COVID-19. Breakfast and a sack lunch will be delivered to bus students and made available for pick up for other students Monday-Friday. Families are asked to complete...
