Nine “Fruit of the Spirit” Recipients Honored by Colorblind Ministries During 3rd Annual Banquet
With former Dallas Cowboys Everson Walls as speaker, inspiring gospel music by Kenya Chaffer and a beautifully served banquet meal, it was truly an event to be enjoyed and remembered. Pastor CJ Duffey of Colorblind Ministries envisioned this recognition a few years ago, to honor indivuduals in the spirit of love, fellowship and service to the community. In 2016, Duffey organized the first Fruit of the Spirit Awards and Banquet for...
TxDOT Work Scheduled For Week of September 17-21, 2018
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 17, 2018. 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...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5-11, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 5, 2018 to September 11, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 5; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 3; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischief’s: 4; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 8; Suspicious Persons: 5; Alarms: 3; Harassments: 1; Criminal Trespasses: 5; Scams: 2; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 1; Cows Out: 23; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 4; Dog Bites: 0; Fires/Burn...
Geraldine Pinson
Mrs. Geraldine Pinson, age 96 of Longview, passed away on Wednesday, September 12t 2018 in Longview. She was born on May 10, 1922 in Winnsboro to the late Isam Andrew Cox and Mattie Bagby Cox. She was a retired cashier for Wood County Electric and was a member of East Point Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, O.B. Pinson; brothers, Clifford Ray Cox, Curtis C. Cox, Andrew Cox; sisters Mary Gore and...
Sicard Sentenced to 15 Years
Justin Blaine Sicard, 28, of Winnsboro was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Thursday morning in Eighth Judicial District Court. Sicard accepted a plea agreement presented by Assistant District Attorney Clay Harrison. Sicard faced one count of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams in a Drug Free Zone and one count of Possession of a...
Work Begins to Install 4-Way Stop at Highway 19N/FM71 Intersection in Birthright
Traffic along State Highway 19 N at FM71 will soon be slowed to a stop. The intersection will be converted to a 4-way stop. Beginning this next week, drivers in the area should watch for traffic delays as crews begin installing sign bases for the upcoming 4-way stop conversion. This is one of four projects in Hopkins/Franklin County served by TxDOT during the week beginning September 10, 2018. Here’s a look at work planned in...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 29-September 4, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for August 29, 2018 to September 4, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 10; Thefts: 5; Burglaries: 3; Terroristic Threats: 0; Criminal Mischiefs: 0; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 2; Suspicious Vehicles: 7; Suspicious Persons: 3; Alarms: 2; Harassments: 2; Criminal Trespasses: 5; Scams: 0; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 11; Horses Out: 2; Welfare Checks: 1; Assaults: 3; Dog Bites: 0; Burn Ban...
Downtown Business Alliance Members and Volunteers Gear Up for a Busy Season!
At this month’s Downtown Business Alliance meeting, the agenda was filled with planned events that equal a lot of fun for the whole community! President Billie Ruth Standbridge called the meeting to order in the new meeting room of the Backstory Brewery. DBA officers are Vice President Joy Wilson, Secretary Linda Galligher and Treasurer Lynda Hager. Fourteen members and guests attended. Incidentally, you do not have to be a...
Wood County Sheriff’s Report August 22-28, 2018
Wood County Sheriff’s Report for August 22, 2018 to August 28, 2018 includes: Disturbance: 4; Thefts: 4; Burglaries: 2; Terroristic Threats: 2; Criminal Mischiefs: 2; Inquests: 1; Suspicious Circumstances: 4; Suspicious Vehicles: 10; Suspicious Persons: 2; Alarms: 4; Harassments: 0; Criminal Trespasses: 6; Scams: 1; Frauds: 0; Abandoned Vehicles: 0; Cows Out: 26 ; Horses Out: 5; Welfare Checks: 5; Assaults: 6; Dog Bites: 0; Fires:...
TxDOT Projects for Hopkins, Franklin Counties September 3-8, 2018
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Sept. 3, 2018. 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...
