Local Area Headlines
Hopkins County Bookings
January 18, 2022
Antonius Brett Anderson Sulphur Springs Police conducted a stop on I-30 at the 122-mile marker for no license plate light. A computer check with dispatch confirmed that 34-year-old Antonius Brett Anderson of Little Rock was wanted on an Oklahoma warrant for Failure To Appear on a charge of Possession of …
Read More »Election Workers Needed In Hopkins County
January 18, 2022
Hopkins County Election Officials are seeking workers for the Mar 1 Primary Elections. If you are interested, contact Tammy Calhoun at 903-438-4074. All election workers must attend a mandatory training class, and applicants may participate on Monday (Jan 31) at 8:30, 1:30, or 6:00 pm. They also have Tuesday (Feb …
Read More »Hunt County Intoxication Manslaughter Indictment
January 18, 2022
Hunt County arrested Hunter McDaniel James Monday on multiple charges. A grand jury had indicted him for Intoxication Manslaughter with a Vehicle. Deputies also charged James with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon and a misdemeanor marijuana charge. No other information was available.
Read More »Titus County Bookings
January 18, 2022
Heather Hampton Titus County arrested 23-year-old Heather Hampton on four warrants for Motion to Adjudicate Guilt. They were Mills County warrants on two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance in a Drug-Free Zone, Delivery of Marijuana in a Drug-Free Zone, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. There is no …
Read More »One Dead, Three Youths Seriously Injured In I-30 Crash
January 18, 2022
State Troopers are investigating a crash on I-30 about 20 miles from New Boston early Sunday morning that killed a woman and seriously injured three juvenile males. Troopers say 58-year-old Connie Sparrow of Texarkana lost control on an icy bridge causing the vehicle to hit the concrete side rails. All …
Read More »Gladewater Homeowner Victimized By Burglar Who Ransacked House
January 18, 2022
A Smith County man was arrested Monday morning after breaking into a house on Hwy 271 in Gladewater. The homeowner said he didn’t know the suspect, who was identified as Rogelio Renteria and didn’t know why he tore up his house and smashed the windshield on his truck. He told …
Read More »AARP Free Tax Aid In Sulphur Springs
January 17, 2022
Free COVID Testing Offered By Paris Lamar County Heath District
January 17, 2022
Press Release by PLCHD PLCHD will be conducting another FREE COVID Testing Site Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm at The COVID Center, 1128 Clarksville Street, to help alleviate the backlog of sick people needing tests at the local ERs. No appointment is required, but you will have …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Monday (Jan 17)
January 17, 2022
Storm Spotter Training Program Scheduled for Monday (Jan 31). The 2022 severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. Therefore, the National Weather Service will conduct a free, virtual severe weather training class for Lamar …
Read More »Retired Teachers To Get Another Check
January 17, 2022
Retired teachers in Texas have started receiving an extra check from the Teacher Retirement System. State Representative Greg Bonnen of Galveston pushed for that “13th check” during last year’s legislative session. As a result, lawmakers approved $700-million to pay more than 400-thousand retired school employees. The first checks went out …
Read More »Local Sports Headlines
LeTourneau University
December 12, 2016
MEN’S BASKETBALL Christian Seidl Balanced scoring was the name of the game for LeTourneau on Saturday as four YellowJackets in double figures led by Christian Seidl who poured in 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting from the floor. LETU played unselfish basketball; assisting on 20 of 28 field …
Read More »UT Southwester And UIL Program
December 12, 2016
UT Southwestern and UIL Launch Concussion Tracking Program AUSTIN – December 12, 2016 – The nation’s largest statewide effort to track concussions among high school student-athletes will begin with the launch of a registry in Texas designed to track brain injuries in high school sports. UT Southwestern Medical Center’s …
Read More »UIL Football State Championships Information
December 12, 2016
AUSTIN, TX— The 2016 UIL Football State Championships will take place this Wednesday through Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Conference 1A Six-Man Division II – Balmorhea (14-0) vs. Richland Springs (13-0) – 4:00 p.m. Conference 1A Six-Man …
Read More »HS Basketball Tournament Results Plus Cowboys Win Streak Over
December 12, 2016
Paris – Area basketball teams were in tournament action over the weekend. The Paris Wildcats win the consolation bracket at the New Boston tournament, beating Daingerfield Saturday afternoon 62-36. The Wildcats are back at home tomorrow night against Sulphur Springs. In a Red River Valley match up the Prairiland …
Read More »High School Basketball Results Plus Stars Win Big
December 9, 2016
Paris – Red River Valley basketball teams are back in action today and tomorrow for tournament play. The 18th ranked Paris Wildcats suffer their first loss of the season, 75-70 at the hands of Arkansas High in the New Boston tournament. Yesterday morning the North Lamar Pantherette’s win their …
Read More »Community Calendar
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Brice Chillz on Wheelz day
- Corprew 2nd grade field trip
- Fowler Kindergarten music program, 5:30 p.m.
- Wallace STAAR testing—5th & 6th grade Math
- MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Math & 8th grade Algebra I
- MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Algebra I
- MPHS art at VASE State
- MPHS NHS meeting, MPHS Auditorium, 7:45 a.m.
MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The 8th Annual Walk Of Hope, which supports National Crime Victims’ Week, is slated for downtown Paris on Apr. 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The event will raise awareness for victims of crime and child abuse. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks, and Mix Society will provide music.
Friday, April 26, 2024
- CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
- Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
- Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
- MPHS art at VASE State
- MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**
Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Wallace Chess tournament
- MPHS UIL Academics at Regional meet, UT Arlington
- MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for our First Mt Vernon Community Health Fair at the First United Methodist Church, 522 TX-37 in Mt Vernon. Don’t miss a great day of health information, free screenings, and vaccines.
FREE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE:
-Free Lab Work
-Lipid Panel (must fast)
-PSA Test
Free Health Checks
-Blood Pressure
-Blood Sugar
-Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
Other Activities
-Free Car Seat Checks
-CPR Demonstrations
-Informational Booths
– & More!
For more information, please get in touch with Kiara Marquez at Kiara.Marquez@TitusRegional.com
The North East Texas Choral Society members are excited to present its 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” They present the concert on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the SSHS Auditorium.
Tickets are on sale on our website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any singer, and at local banks. This is a concert of American traditional music from sacred, spiritual, and gospel sources that you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, Sunday School class, or study group and share the experience.
Argo VFD’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser is on Saturday, May 11, at the fire station starting at 5:00 pm. They are serving fried catfish and all the fixings with to-go plates available. A live auction for cakes, pies, and other donated items starts at 6:30 pm, and there is a bounce house for the kids. The cost is any donation, and everyone is welcome.
The Hopkins County Freedom Ball is a beloved annual event in our community, dedicated to the local men and women who have served and are currently serving in our United States military. Proceeds earned at this event benefit our veterans exclusively and are used to honor and provide services to them in return for their sacrifices made for us. You can check out the highlights from last year below, as well as the great news. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 event! Don’t miss out this year. Please purchase tickets before they sell out and participate in this incredible evening.
For tickets, contact Danny Davis:
118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs
903-438-4003
The Mount Pleasant Tigers Boys Basketball Camp will be held again this summer on May 28-29, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Willie Williams Gym. It is open to completed 1st-6th grade students. The cost will be $40, including a shirt and ball. To register, use the QR code on the flyer or go to https://form.jotform.com/241023589224150. For questions, contact Coach Turnipseed at the email address below.