Baseball at Paris for Friday Showdown
Arguably the biggest game of the year for Wildcats baseball takes place on Friday, Apr. 21. Sulphur Springs heads to Paris in a game that directly decides their playoff fate. Coach Jerrod Hammock’s squad must win Friday if they wish to have a shot at the postseason. The Wildcats enter Friday’s game at Paris in fifth (2-10), and have to win out to avoid a tiebreaker scenario. Winning two of three is not only possible but...
Man Arrested Near School With Felony Amount of Marijuana
April 21, 2023 – Charlie Ray Gibson, age 22, was stopped by Sulphur Springs Police on Calvert Street in Sulphur Springs this week. The traffic stop occurred at around 3PM. During the stop, Sulphur Springs Police Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from Gibson’s Ford Pickup. A grey sack, filled with small clear baggies each containing a green leafy substance, was located in Gibson’s vehicle. Gibson,...
Lady Cats Softball Completes Back-to-Back Undefeated District Seasons
Lady Cats softball for the second season in a row has completed a perfect district season. Excluding a suspended 2020 season due to the coronavirus, Sulphur Springs has now won five straight district championships. Softball head coach David Carrillo said his players almost expect to win district championships, but that is because his team knows the third part of the season for the sport, playoffs, is the most important part of the...
SSISD Aide Jailed for Tampering With Evidence
April 20, 2023 – Anna-Marie Francis Moreland, age 35, was arrested at her residence this week. That arrest took place early in the morning. She faces a charge of Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence. Anna-Marie Francis Moreland, 2023 Moreland, who reports herself as an employee of the Sulphur Springs ISD, has been charged in connection to her husband’s recent arrest. Mathew Earl Moreland, 2023 Mathew Earl Moreland, age 27,...
Travis “Bigg Hump” Humphrey
Travis “Bigg Hump” Humphrey, Sr., age 45 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away on April 15, 2023, at his residence. Travis was born on December 21, 1977, in Maysville, Kentucky to Robin Humphrey. He worked as a personal security guard. Travis was an avid fan of all sports. He was a die-hard Cincinnati Bengals fan. When he wasn’t watching the Bengals play, he was watching whatever game was on. When games weren’t on, he had the sports...
Sherrie Lee Cooksey
Funeral service for Sherrie Lee Cooksey, age 45 of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mrs. Cooksey passed away on April 17, 2023 at Christus Mother Frances – Sulphur Springs. Sherrie was born on July 28, 1977...
Lexi McCoy, Lausen Ost Named SSHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Lexi McCoy and Lausen Ost were honored Tuesday morning as the top students at Sulphur Springs High School. Lexi McCoy achieved the honor of valedictorian with a 4.4773 grade point average. McCoy has achieved many academic UIL honors while attending SSHS. She competed in the most events in the entire school, and was recognized as an academics medalist. McCoy was state runner-up in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition. Being...
SSISD 27 Resignations, 7 New Personnel, and 9 Personnel Changes
April 19, 2023- Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees met Monday April 10th. During their regular monthly meeting several personnel changes were announced. A total 27 employees resigned from the district, 7 new employees have been hired on and a total of 9 employees have had their positions changed. Resignations: Robinson, Lisa – Assistant Superintendent, Administration Lamb, Michael – Superintendent, Administration...
Health Care Night Out
April 19, 2023- Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will be hosting Health Care Night Out, Tuesday May 9th from 5-8pm. Located at the Venue at Two Nineteen 219 Main St. there will be Food, Drinks, and door prizes available during this event. The Health Care Night Out is open to current CHRISTUS associates, job seekers and students enrolled in a health care program. This come and go event is a terrific opportunity...
Clyde “Nick” Nichols
Memorial services for Clyde “Nick” Nichols of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at League Street Church of Christ with Jerry Savage and Buddy Wiggins officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Nichols passed to his Lord on April 16, 2023, at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. Nick was born on January 20, 1936, in Dallas, Texas to Clyde R....
