Intoxicated Man At Hotel Arrested for Narcotics
April 24, 2023 – Sulphur Springs Police responded to a report of an intoxicated man outside a local hotel this weekend. The man was swaying back and forth and stumbling around near a roadway. The man had several pieces of luggage with him. Police attempted to perform a field sobriety test, but ultimately decided he was a threat to himself and others. Plano, TX resident, Jackson Daniel Delich was arrested and placed in a patrol...
Jimmy Gafford
Graveside service for Jimmy Gafford, age 66 of Brashear, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Brashear Cemetery with Bro David Burns officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Mr. Gafford passed away on April 20, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Jimmy was born on September 5, 1956 in Hopkins County, Texas to Bobby Carl Gafford and Marry Jo (Rogers) Gafford. He married Crystal Garrett on...
David Wayne Knotts
David Wayne Knotts, age 65, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. David was born to L.C. and Glenna Dean (McClung) Knotts on March 22, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. He married Tina Marie McCoy on February 28, 1983, in Hopkins County, Texas. David was a milk hauler for 28 years. He was a Dallas Cowboy fan rather they were winning or not. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Ricky...
Paris District Road Report for April 24, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting April 24, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Miller Grove ISD Names Dr. Linda Rankin as Superintendent of Schools
Miller Grove ISD named Dr. Linda Rankin as the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools on April 20, 2023. Dr. Rankin currently serves as the High School Principal at Miller Grove and has been in this position for the past two years. Dr. Rankin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M-Commerce along with a Master of Education degree and a Doctor of Education degree from Lamar University. She earned her Superintendent...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Fourth Wednesday Lunch and Learn April 26th 2023
The Hopkins County Genealogical Society invites members and nonmembers who want to learn more about doing genealogical research to join us on April 26th. Bring your sack lunch, salad or drive-through meal and meet with us from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the genealogy library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Tx. Coffee, tea,...
Wildcats Golf Heads to State, Winning Regional Meet
Wildcats golf has qualified for the state for the first time since 2015. For the first time in Sulphur Springs history though, the men’s golf team are Regional champions. “They were super pumped, they were thrilled,” Coach Jeremy DeLorge said Friday. “They were super happy with being able to not only qualify for state but be Regional champs too.” The Sulphur Springs coach said his squad did great battling...
Early Voting For Dike Class-C Incorporation
April 21, 2023 – Voting to make Dike, TX a city will be holding early voting for the May 6th election. Early voting starts Monday April 24 continuing through May 2nd. Should the vote be passed to make Dike a city, elections for a Mayor as well as a new City Commissioner will be in effect from the same ballot. Currently there are two candidates for the mayoral position, Dru Bell and Brett Lester. Also, there are four candidates...
Jerry McGowan
Graveside service for Jerry McGowan, age 90, Hopkins County native, longtime resident of Mesquite and recently of Plano, will be held at 11:30AM Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Miller Grove Cemetery with Father David Houk officiating. Mourners are requested to join the funeral procession, departing from Murray-Orwosky at 11:00AM. Jerry was born at home in Miller Grove, a fifth child for Everett Roy McGowan and Verna Anderson...
Friday From The Chamber April 21st, 2023
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting: Friday, April 28th Business Before/After Hours If you are a Chamber of Commerce member and want to host a Business After Hours (or Before Hours), we have some openings for you! We are scheduling our monthly networking events for the remainder of the year, and are looking for host businesses. The cost of the event is free; we just ask that you provide some refreshments. You simply open your business from 4:30-6...
