Hopkins County Deputies and first responders report numerous wrecks on I-30 this morning blamed on icy roads. There was a crash involving eight 18-wheelers at the 114 westbound mile marker, and they said there were no injuries. That scene was cleared by first responders shortly before 9:00 am. Sulphur Springs …
Read More »Multiple 18-Wheelers In Ditch In Honey Grove
Approximately seven semis have slid into a ditch at the Hwy 82 and 56 merges in Honey Grove. There were no reports of any injuries.
Read More »Lone Star Ag Credit Distributes Record $24.1 Million In Dividends
FORT WORTH, Texas: Lone Star Ag Credit is distributing a total of $24.1 million in patronage dividends to its customer-owners, based on its continued strong growth in net income, earning assets, and capital in 2021. The cash patronage payment is a record for the rural lending cooperative. “As a cooperative, we’re …
Read More »Lamar County Human Resource Council Mardi Gras
Lamar County Human Resource Council’s “Mardi Gras” is Friday (Mar 4) at 7:00 at Love Civic Center. This year’s Mardi Gras proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, Gifts of Love, and LCHRC Support Programs and features a Cajun dinner, silent and live auction, complimentary adult beverages, a live band, …
Read More »Paris Man Jailed For Felony Theft
Reno Police arrested Dillon Louis Fellors of Paris for property theft valued at more than $2,500 but less than $30,000. He’s in the Lamar County Jail.
Read More »Hughes Springs Teacher/Coach Arrested
Hughes Springs ISD notified parents of the recent arrest of a teacher/coach. Aaron Michael Marshall was arrested Wednesday for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Assault of a Child, Bigamy, and Indecency with a Child by Contact. Marshall is an assistant junior high volleyball coach, and the alleged victim …
Read More »Cass County No Longer On Non-Compliant Jail List
Cass County Sheriff Larry Rowe The state commission on jail standards has removed Cass County from its list of non-compliant jails. They added them to the list following a December inspection that showed that the facility failed to show that inmates are allowed one hour of supervised recreation at least …
Read More »Gregg County District Judge Reappointed As Presiding Judge
The Honorable Judge Alfonso Charles Gov. Abbott has reappointed District Judge Alfonso Charles of Longview as Presiding Judge of the Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for another four year term. The duties of the presiding judge include promulgating and implementing regional rules of administration, advising local judges on judicial management, recommending …
Read More »Cause Of Fatal Sulphur Springs Fire “Undetermined But Unintentional”
Sulphur Springs Fire officials have ruled that the blaze on South Moore Street on January 20 was undetermined but believed to be unintentional. Investigators could not prove that an extension cord in a bedroom where the fire started was the cause. The fire killed three-year-old Heaven Lee and one-year-old Hayden …
Read More »Sulphur Springs Man Accused Of Stabbing Relative
Jake Adam Blount Hopkins County Jail Sulphur Springs responded shortly after 10:00 Tuesday night to a report of an assault and found a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officers located 27-year-old Jake Adam Blount, identified as the suspect and the victim’s relative, and arrested him for Aggravated Assault with …
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