Park And Senior Center, Potential Economic Development Projects On Jan. 4 Agenda
Pacific Park and senior center projects as well as potential economic development projects are among the topics on the Sulphur Springs City Council Jan. 4 agenda. The City Council will first meet at 6:30 p.m. in executive session to consult with an attorney, discuss real property matters, specifically potential acquisition of property for storm drainage purposes, and to consider two economic development projects: one for D6 Inc. and...
Sentence Reached For Cumby Man Accused Of Shooting His Pregnant Wife
A 43-year-old Cumby man accused of shooting his pregnant wife in August has been sentenced as part of a plea agreement, according to prosecutors and court reports. Jason Cory Sanders (HCSO jail photo) Jason Cory Sanders has remained in custody at Hopkins County jail since his arrest on Aug. 10, 2021, on a capital murder charge, according to jail reports. He was accused of shooting his wife, who was about 9-weeks pregnant, in the torso...
Mississippi Man Arrested On 2 Manslaughter Warrants In Connection With 2020 Fiery Crash That Killed 2 Boys
A 33-year-old man was arrested Wednesday at the District Court on 2 manslaughter warrants in connection with the 2020 fiery crash that killed 2 boys on Interstate 30 in Sulphur Springs. Photo released July 15, 2020 of Lidavin Zmotreal Truitt Lidavin Zmontreal Truitt, his sister, another man and two nephews were reportedly traveling east on Interstate 30 east around 5 a.m. May 24, 2020, destined for Mississippi when the crash occurred....
Dike Property Owners Voice Opinions Regarding Planned Solar Facility, Property Rights, Incorporation
Nearly half of Monday morning’s Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting revolved around planned solar projects in Hopkins County, especially the one greenlit for the Dike community. Dike property voice their opinions Monday morning regarding a planned solar farm in Dike, property rights and incorporation during public comments portion of the meeting. Dike property owner Michele Barnes Dike property owner Michele Barnes has...
US Flags Lowered In Honor of Victims of Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
US flag lowered in honor of the American service personnel and others killed in the Kabul bombing Aug. 26, 2021 United States flags around Sulphur Springs and the community have been lowered in honor of the victims of the Aug. 26, 2021, attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation issued Thursday. Flags in public places in the city and community have been lowered by the Hopkins County Marine Corps...
3 Sulphur Springs Men Jailed On DWI Charges
Three Sulphur Srpings men were jailed in as many days on DWI charges. A 36-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested Thursday evening on a third or more DWI charge, 43-year-old Sulphur Springs man on a felony DWI-related charge Wednesday and a 75-year-old by DPS on a misdemeanor DWI charge, according to arrest reports. South Broadway Street DWI Arrest Chaisen Jadran Chamenss(HCSO jail photos) Sulphur Springs Police Sgt. Matt Glenn...
Gilmore, Matthews’ Service To SSPD Celebrated At Retirement Reception
Thursday was a bittersweet day for Sulphur Springs Police Department. Officers, staff, city employees and friends gathered at City Hall to celebrate the service of two tenured public servants who collectively have dedicated more than 58 years to the police department and to wish the pair well as they begin the next chapter in their lives — retirement. July 29, 2021 — Retirement Reception for SSPD Communications Operator...
Mesquite Man Sentenced On Aggravated Assault Charge
Fort Worth Man Pleads Guilty To Felony DWI An 18-year-old Mesquite man was sentenced on an aggravated assault charge. A 61-year-old Fort Worth man pleded guilty to felony DWI and was sentenced in court this week as well, according to court and jail reports Aggravated Assault Sentence A sentencing hearing was conducted Monday in the 8th Judicial District Court for Justin Quentil Richards, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon...
34 Indictments Signed During April 2021 Grand Jury Session
At least 34 indictments were signed during the April 2021 Grand Jury session, pushing those cases forward for prosecution, according to records released this week by the District Clerk’s Office. More than 25 individuals were named in the indictments, including four people accused of two or more offenses. Charges ranged from aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle to fraudulent use...
Jimmy Don Goldsmith
Funeral service for Jimmy Don Goldsmith, age 81, of Birthright, TX will be held at 4:00P.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Paul Bailey officiating. Internment will follow at North Hopkins Cemetery with Justin Goldsmith, Jaden Goldsmith, Mike Gibby, Greg Martin, Brad Martin and Mac Conner serving as pallbearers and EmmettMcIntosh, Members of Birthright United Methodist Church, Mike Miesse and...
