Wildcats Start Strong, Finish Behind
After a solid first half that saw the Wildcats’ football team jump out to a 23-7 led over Texas High, the Tigers roared back in the second half to take a 42-29 victory at Gerald Prim Stadium Friday night in the district opener for both teams. The Wildcats got three touchdown runs from quarterback Larry Pryor and one from back Tyler Rosamond but it wasn’t enough. The Wildcats, 0-1 in district and 1-3 for the season, play at Mt....
Team Tennis Wins Third Straight District Match
The Wildcats’ team tennis squad captured an important road match Tuesday as they defeated Mt. Pleasant, 16-3. The win was the third straight district win for the Wildcats who are now 3-3 in district play. The Wildcats will host Greenville in the final district match of the year next Tuesday. If the Wildcats win, they will qualify for the Area Tournament in late October. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director
Possible Location Change For County Genealogical Society
Behind the scenes, the city of Sulphur Springs has been working to strike a deal where the Hopkins County Genealogical Society would move out of their prime Main Street building into the meeting room at the city Public Library. At Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting, the issue was brought to the surface as two members of the Genealogical Society spoke out against the move. One conceded though, it’s almost a done deal. By Don Julian,...
Lady Cats Volleyball Falls To Hallsville
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team struggled in Hallsville Tuesday night losing 3-0. In set one, the Lady Cats started out in a 4-4 tie before the Lady Bobcats scored 21 unanswered points. The Lady Cats are now 1-3 in district play and are in sixth place. After opening in district play with four road matches, the Lady Cats will play at home against Texas High Friday at 4:30 p.m. in what Coach Allison Irvin calls an important game. By Don...
T-High Coach Norton on Sulphur Springs
Texas High comes into the district opener Friday night against the Wildcats with a 1-2 record, same as the Wildcats. Tigers Head Coach Barry Norton feels his team could just as easily be 3-0. Whitehouse scored late to edge by Texas High and Arkansas High won in overtime despite gaining just over 100 yards in the game. Coach Norton says his team is not where they want to be but he adds they are not that far away. By Don Julian, KSST...
“Updated” Lewis Tatum on the Child Pornography Arrest
[pb_vidembed title=”” caption=”” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa9qWSEwCT0″ type=”yt” w=”640″ h=”480″] A 51-year old Sulphur Springs man was arrested by Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday evening for possession of child pornography. Investigator Daniel Winn and Sgt. Corley Weatherford executed a search warrant at a residence and business on West...
Stew Update, 144 Sites and Counting
There is a good possibility that this year’s Stew Contest on October 25 will be a record setter for number of stew pots. There are about 144 currently. According to KSST accounts, that matches the previous high set in 2012. Hopkins County Chamber President Meredith Caddell expects several more to sign up before the October 14 deadline, the date for the Cooks’ Meeting. By Don Julian, KSST news and Sports Director [pb_vidembed...
1st Baptist Russian Missionaries
For several years now First Baptist Church missionary Roy Smith and missionary translator Christina Matkina have visited KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay. They were back Tuesday. Smith was one of the first missionaries to Russia in 1990. In 1995 Ms. Matkina was led to Christ and now works to spread the gospel to villages in and around her hometown of Shadrinsk. She says Christianity is spreading in that area. By Don Julian,...
In God We Trust
Meeting Monday, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the national motto In God We Trust as their own. A plaque in the Commissioners Courtroom now indicates it. County Judge Robert Newsom said over 100 cities in California have also done this as well as some cities and counties in Texas. In God We Trust is said to go back to a verse of the Stars Spangled Banner written by Francis Scott Key. By Don Julian,...
We Need To Be Part of Something Bigger
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital continues to consider partnering with another healthcare entity. CEO Michael McAndrew feels a larger presence will be needed for hospitals in the future. He says at some point the Hospital Board and a Physician Advisory Council will take a look at all possible partners and will rate them. There will be visits here and to the sites of serious contenders before one partner emerges. By Don Julian, KSST...
