“Updated” Jail Project Update
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom says all the more than 100 piers have been installed for the foundation of the new County Jail project. He says work is beginning for plumbing and electrical. After that a foundation slab is expected to be poured by December 1. Walls will be put up next. Judge Newsom says by December 1 the project should be back on schedule. He adds it remains within budget.
HC Sheriff’s Deputy Shea Shaw Will Receive a Life Saving Award
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Shea Shaw received a medal Thursday for protecting the lives of a Michigan couple after their vehicle broke down on I-30 on September 25. There was a close call as another vehicle was in collision with the rear of Deputy Shaw’s patrol truck. During a medal ceremony Thursday, County Judge Robert Newsom read information prepared by Corporal Dennis Findley and Criminal Investigator Daniel Winn. The medal...
Remember to Register to Vote This Week
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has visited several counties on mission trips that do not have the right to vote, as we know it. He is encouraging all citizens of Hopkins County to register and vote in the November General Election. The last day to register is Monday, October 6. Election day is Tuesday, November 4. County voters will have two county elections and numerous state races to vote on.
The New Jail is Moving Along Nicely
The work crew building the new Hopkins County Jail began putting in piers for the foundation Monday. A little bit of dirt work remains to be done elsewhere. A total of 103 piers will be put some 20 to 30 feet deep unto shale. Workers are hoping to have them all done by the end of the week. County Judge Robert Newsom says the project is 11 days behind schedule due to discoveries made during earthwork.
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,...
In the Spirit of Cooperation
With the new Hopkins County Jail project coming close to railroad property, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom has been working on an agreement with the railroad. Judge Newsom said he found the first draft from the railroad to be unacceptable. He suggested some changes and he said he’s optimistic the revised document would be approved by both parties. The east side of the jail project is near railroad property.
New Jail Dirtwork
Dirt work is continuing for the new Hopkins County Jail Project. Lots of things are being dug up including some leftovers from when the first jail was built on the site. The digging has also uncovered an area high in lead content and the site of an old oil spill. County Judge Robert Newsom says the County has hired Apex Geoscience to make sure recovered materials are handled in an environmentally proper manner. [pb_vidembed...
Ty Rollison Day
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom proclaimed Thursday as Tyrik Rollison Day in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for the recognition the athlete has brought to the area through his sports career. Rollison, perhaps the greatest quarterback in Wildcats’ history, led the team to a state championship in 2008 and was named an All-State quarterback. Thursday night Rollison opened his senior season as quarterback for Texas...
New Jail Groundbreaking Ceremony
[sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://www.ksstradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/New-Jail-Groundbreaking.mp3″] The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hopkins County Jail is scheduled for Monday, August 11, at noon. Twelve to fifteen months of construction will follow. Prior to the ceremony, the Hopkins County Commissioners Court is expected to be involved in letting of bids for sub-contractors with their architects and...
Adam Teer Named Civic Center Manager
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announced Friday that Adam Teer, the current Director of CANHelp, has been selected to be the Civic Center Manager beginning August 1. Teer will be allowed to help CANHelp fill its’ Director vacancy and train the new person. Teer will replace Interim Civic Center Manager Dana Cleaver, who is leaving to work at the Hageman Reserve in Sulphur Bluff. By Don Julian, KSST News and Sports Director...
