Sulphur Springs, Texas, June 27, 2022 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. Beat the Heat With temperatures frequenting the triple digits this month, be aware that heat related injuries are a real threat. People …
Read More »East Texas Attorney Helped Argue Original Roe Vs. Wade
A Texas woman who helped argue the original Roe vs. Wade case before the Supreme Court reflects on the court’s reversal of the 1973 decision. Linda Coffee is now 79 years old and lives in Mineola. She and Sarah Weddington represented Norma McCorvey, then “Jane Roe.” Coffee says, “It’s going …
Read More »Clarksville ISD Hires New AD, Head FB Coach
Clarksville ISD has voted to hire Chris Davis as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. He teaches Phys Ed at Cheatham Elementary school and serves as the football team’s offensive coordinator.
Read More »Detroit Independence Day Events
The Detroit Independence Day events begin this Friday with a Stacy Musgrove concert at the Detroit Tabernacle. BBQ Cookoff begins at 4:00 pm at the city park, and you can purchase BBQ plates for $10 each. The Fireworks Show will start in the dark in the City Park. There is …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
Conner Lee Hogan Sulphur Springs Police responded to a disturbance early Friday and ended with the arrest of 21-year-old Conner Lee Hogan, who officers had dealt with about two hours earlier. Officers say Hogan was holding a knife close to his body in an aggressive manner. A scuffle ensued, and …
Read More »Franklin County Deputy Dies Suddenly
Law enforcement officers throughout Northeast Texas are mourning the death of one of their own. Franklin County Deputy Melvin Jackson died suddenly Saturday night of a blood clot that may have been related to a bout with COVID last week. He was 48 and would have been 49 Wednesday. He …
Read More »One Week Remains To Apply For COVID-19 FEMA Assistance
Nearly 90 percent of Texas jurisdictions have not actively sought COVID-19 funding reimbursement from FEMA. AUSTIN – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged local jurisdictions to submit applications for federal COVID-19 funding as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deadline is one week away. The federal deadline …
Read More »Cooper Lake State Park Is A “Cool” Place In The Middle Of Summer!
Cooper, TX— Cooper Lake State Park is a “cool” place to visit in July! The sun, white sands, the water, educational programs, and so much more await you at your Texas State Park. The park has again added white sand to both our swimming beaches, South Sulphur & Doctors Creek. …
Read More »Greenville Names New Police Chief
Greenville Police Department The City of Greenville has hired Christopher Smith as Police Chief. He began his career in law enforcement in 1989 as a Detention Officer and has worked for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department for 33 years. During this time, Christopher has served in various divisions within the …
Read More »Sign Up Now: Kids College At PJC July 18
Paris Junior College is holding Kids College for four fun-filled days in mid-July. Classes for kindergarten through fifth-grade children will address a wide range of interests. All courses are at the Paris location. Courses include Basics, Basics, Basics, outdoor survival skills, Cookie Showdown, First Aid, Fun with Clay, Fun with …
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