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...
The Hospital is Not Closing, This is Just a False Rumor
Hopkins County Memorial Hospital CEO Michael McAndrew has written a letter to set the record straight concerning the current condition of the hospital. He is encouraging media members to make use of it. The letter says rumors about the hospital closing or facing bankruptcy are false. McAndrew says the hospital has taken steps to retain cash to meet bond obligations. McAndrew has also met with hospital employees to inform them so they...
Cross Country Teams At Wylie
The Wildcats Cross Country Team finished third and the Lady Cats sixth at a Wylie meet on Saturday. Jacob Gatewood paced the Wildcats with an 8th place finish. The Lady Cats were missing two top runners due to illness and injury. Myranda Pierce continued her strong season as she led the Lady Cats with a 16th place finish. Both teams will run in Mt. Pleasant this Saturday. The site of the district meet is also expected to draw...
Wildcats Team Tennis Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
What a difference a weekend can make! The Wildcats Team Tennis squad won their first two matches of the season Saturday and now controls their own destiny for getting into the playoffs. The Wildcats downed Pine Tree, 12-7 and then bested short-handed Marshall, 16-3. The Wildcats are 2-3 in district play and 2-7 overall. Wins at Mt. Pleasant Tuesday and at home next Tuesday against Greenville will earn the Wildcats a berth in the...
Coach Abron Talks Off Week And Texas High
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Triston Abron commented on the off week and on this week’s opponent, Texas High, Monday morning. Coach Abron said he was pleased with defensive players attitude and work ethic during the off week. He said the Wildcats would have their hands full this week. Coach Abron said the defense would have to remain focused because the Tigers seem to line up in a different alignment every week. By Don Julian,...
First Half Marathon Draws Hundreds Of Runners
Some 200 runners competed in the first ever half marathon in Sulphur Springs Saturday. It benefited Lights of Life. Overall male winner was Shiloh Childress who had the fastest time of 1-hour 35-minutes. Overall female winner was Brandi Caddell with a time of 1-hour 52 minutes. Master Male winner was Bies Van Besien. Master female winner was Kristi Beech. Winner of the Partner Relay was Katrisha Milligan and partner and the Team...
Arrest Made In Connection To Tobacco Shop Burglary
Five thieves broke into a Sulphur Springs tobacco shop in the 1000 block of Gilmer around 3 a.m. Sunday. A citizen heard glass breaking and notified police. Lawmen pursued a vehicle west on I-30 until spike strips disabled it near Cumby. One man was arrested in a manhunt but another eluded capture. Police believe he stole a car in Cumby that was later recovered in Dallas. Three other suspects also fled the burglary scene. ...
Lady Cats’ Volleyball Fall In Heart Breaking Non-District Finale
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team lost a heart breaker Tuesday night at home in their last non-district match before the start of district play. Royse City rallied from a 2-1 deficit to take the last two close sets and the match 3-2. The loss snapped a five match winning streak for the Lady Cats. The Lady Cats will enter district play with a 12-10 record. The Lady Cats open district play on the road at Marshall Friday afternoon at 4:30...
Capital Murder Suspect Arrested
Working on a tip, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department arrested 21-year old James Crawford of Talco for a capital murder in Mt. Vernon last week. The suspect was arrested in an apartment in Marshall at 1 a.m. Tuesday. Crawford is accused of the murder of 75-year old Kenneth Raley of Mt. Vernon. The body of Raley was found in his Miller Street home last Wednesday evening. Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones said it was obvious foul...
