KSST Presents Scholarship to Intern Steven Payne
Chad and Rhonda Young, owners of KSST radio, Channel 18 Television and ksstradio.com presented KSST Intern Steven Payne with a scholarship Monday afternoon, June 6th, in the lobby of KSST’ studios. Payne will begin his college career at the University of North Texas at Denton in the fall as he seeks a double major in Digital Journalism and a major in English with a concentration in creative writing. He is also considering a possible...
Lavonne Elam named 2016 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic
Newly crowned and ready for a year representing Hopkins County’s senior-aged woman is Lavonne Elam, a 70-year-old who loves music, hunting, fishing, plants and people. Lavonne performed a singing skit to “She’s Got You” as her talent. In May 2016, Lavonne received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A and M Commerce, completing another of her goals. Her Philosophy of Life is that since life is full of...
Class of 2016 Prepares for Graduation
Two Hundred twenty-nine members of the Class of 2016 will receive their high school diploma during Commencement Exercises tonight at 8 p.m. in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena. The event was moved to the arena due to the threat of rain. Friday morning, students and those participating in the ceremonies attended a practice session at the arena (see slide show below). Tonight, Hopkins County Military Coalition will present...
SSHS Graduation Moved to Civic Center Arena
Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2016 will find graduation ceremonies in the Regional Civic Center Arena thanks to the National Weather Service forecast of rain for Friday according to a release from the Office of High School Principal Derek Driver. The event will begin at 8 p.m. KSST will broadcast the graduation ceremonies and video for replay on Suddenlink Cable Channel 18.
Local Memorial Day Event Honored Those Who Gave All to Defend Freedoms
At the Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial on Celebration Plaza Monday, Memorial Day activities honored the fallen who gave their lives in defense of the freedoms of the United States of America. At 11 a.m. Girl Scouts led in the Pledge of Allegiance, the crowd sang the Star Spangled Banner, the Colors were Presented and a moment of silence honored the fallen. Bagpipes provided the sound of My Country Tiss of Thee and Amazing Grace....
SSHS UIL Academic Team Places Sixth in State
The Sulphur Springs High School UIL Academic Team finished sixth in state at competition earlier this week in Austin. Wildcats UIL Academic Coordinator Gina Wilder provided a list of winners to KSST Radio (audio story), Suddenlink Cable Channel 18(video story for Friday Channel 18), and ksstradio.com (list below and seen on Channel 18 News post available Friday afternoon). Team placement includes: News Writing– Steven Payne won...
Salute to Excellence: 2016 Awards Assembly Presents $1.5 million in Scholarships
Scholarships and Awards totaling near $1.5 million were handed out Thursday night at the 2016 Awards Assembly in the Sulphur Springs High School varsity gym. The annual awards night recognized academic and athletic achievements that garnered both monetary reward and state and regional recognition. Top graduates were recognized including 23 students in the top 10% of their class and 16 students in the top 10% who participated in a UIL...
Crowson Offensive Player of the Year; Driver co-Newcomer of the Year; Lady Cats Named to All-District Team
The Lady Cats’ softball team earned two superlatives and had a total of eleven players named to the All-District Team, recently selected by the district’s coaches. Second baseman Hannah Crowson was named the district’s Offensive Player of the Year. Freshman Brinklee Driver was chosen as co-Newcomer of the Year. Earning first team honors were first baseman Sarah Womack, third baseman Kristen Allen, left fielder Sadie...
Lady Cats Regional Quarterfinal Game Tonight
If the weather cooperates, there should be Lady Cats playoff softball tonight. The Lady Cats are scheduled to face Mansfield Legacy at 7 p.m. this evening in Royse City. This is the first game in a best two out of three series. Game two is scheduled for tomorrow night at 6 p.m. in Royse City with game three, if necessary, to follow game two. Legacy went undefeated through their district and they have lost only 4 games all season long....
EMS Week/Police Week May 15-21 Celebrates “The Connection”
Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jay Sanders and Hopkins County Paramedic Tabitha Vaught appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show to promote “The Connection”, a 9-1-1 fun and education event planned for Saturday May 21 from 10am until 2pm on Celebration Plaza. The connection that links the citizens of the community to necessary services is 9-1-1, and that includes SSPD, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Department, Fire...
