Model A Club to make appearance at Autumn Trails
Tex Willis, President of the Autumn Trails Model A Club, invites you to the Classic Car Show on Saturday October 22 in Winnsboro’s downtown and City Park areas on Weekend 4 of the annual festival. October 8… the Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, Pet Show and Chili Cookoff in downtown Winnsboro October 14-16… Trail Ride from Winnsboro City Park, 42 Tournament, Pie Contest and Barn Dance You can pick up a free brochure...
Otha Eugene “Gene” Ward; Elizabeth Jolene “Jo” Spurlock Ward
A celebration of life service for Otha Eugene “Gene” Ward and Elizabeth Jolene “Jo” Spurlock Ward will be held on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at 10:00am at the Winnsboro Church of Christ. Mr. Gerald Elliott officiating. Gene and Jo entered into the Lord’s presence, on Saturday, October 1st, 2016, just as they had lived, together. Otha Eugene ‘Gene” Ward was born in Tiptonville, TN. on August...
Charles Edward Spence
Mr. Charles Edward Spence, age 77 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, September 30th, 2016 in Winnsboro. He was born on September 9th, 1939 in Pittsburg to the late Cary A. Spence and Gussie Hilburn Spence. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for Renshaw Well service and others, he was also a member and deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Helen Florence Goodson Spence,...
Commissioners Purchase SUVs for Sheriff’s Deputies
Monday morning Hopkins County Commissioners accepted bids on road materials, road oil, and culverts, accepted a new personnel policy for the county, and accepted bids for new Sheriff’s Service SUVs and two used dump trucks. County Judge Robert Newsom stated the commissioners have been working on the personnel policy for one year. He said some changes have been made including a per diem expense for travel. Prior to this year, travel...
Como-Pickton FFA Successful at Four States Fair
Como-Pickton FFA found success at the Four States Fair recently and have a number of events on the calendar for October. Ag Mechanics: FFA members from Como-Pickton FFA participated in the Four States Fair Ag Mechanics contest for the first time. They exhibited four projects at the show: A 14ft decorative entry gate constructed by Osvaldo Gutierrez and Brynden Andrews which placed third in its class. First in class projects were a...
Grand Jury Returns 53 Indictments in September
Fifty-three indictments were handed down by a Hopkins County Grand Jury on September 19, 2016. Indictments include Injury Child/Elderly/Disable with Intent Bodily Injury, Arson, Evading Arrest, and a number of drug charges. Not all names of those indicted were release. Those who have been arrested on their individual charges were released to the public. Holly Ann Allen was indicted on two counts of Injury Child/Elderly/Disable with...
Multiple Fire Departments, Jail Trustees, and Sheriff’s Department Drone Assist with Structure, Grass Fire Friday
An all-call was issued by the Hopkins County Fire Chief Friday as a structure fire and grass fire on County Road 2399 was raging as the first on the scene arrived. According to Andy Endsley, County Fire Chief, a mobile home fire was eventually contained and many of the personal possessions of the residents were saved. The residents were not at home at the time of the fire. He stated that all volunteer departments were called out,...
Charles Riley Underwood
Graveside services for Charles Riley Underwood, age 65, of Sulphur Springs will be held Monday, September 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Smyrna Cemetery, in Winnsboro, with Rev. Ronnie Spence officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, September 19, 2016 at 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Underwood passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. He was born July...
Arbitron Ratings Show KSST Continues as Hopkins County Favorite
Since 1947, KSST radio has earned the respect of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for consistent coverage in local news, weather, and sports. That tradition, along with good music, has made KSST the most listened to radio station in Hopkins County. According to Arbitron ratings, KSST continues to hold the number one listener favorite position in the county. “I am not surprised,” stated Chad Young who purchased KSST over two years...
Ludell Sparks French
Funeral Services for Ludell Sparks French, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 11 am at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Moore officiating and Linda Meek assisting. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Kenny Rogers, Weston Teer, Johnny Kizer, Brandon Rogers, Cecil Nelson, Ricky Nelson and J.P. Perez serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Friday, September 16,...
