News

February, 2016

• 18 February

  Hopkins County Chamber Connection

      by Meredith Caddell   Biggest Loser Community Challenge begins February 29th…Register NOW!!! Local prize money-$3500! The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is so excited to announce our partnership with NBC’s The Biggest Loser Community Challenge! This is a national wellness initiative designed to help employees become healthier. This …
• 18 February

  Paris Man Arrested for Tampering With Evidence

    Joseph Adam Mattaliano, 26, of Paris, was arrested at 9:28 A.M. in the 1400 block of Church St. on warrants charging him with accident involving injury and tampering with physical evidence. The warrants stemmed from a December 15, 2015 case where Mattaliano’s vehicle struck another vehicle in the 2800 …
• 18 February

  Paris Pair Arrested for Dealing Synthetic Marijuana

    At 8:33 P.M. on February 17, 2016, Paris Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1500 block of Lamar Ave. The driver identified himself by giving a false name. It was later found that the driver, 24 year old Keitric Zonderius Reynolds, of Paris, had an …
• 18 February

  Hopkins County Early Voting Described As Heavy

    Early voting continues and turnout has been described in Sulphur Springs as unusually high. Several hundred cast republican ballots as opposed to just a few dozen voting on the democrat ticket. There were some complaints about violations of state election laws, which prohibit electioneering and campaigning too close to …
• 18 February

  Oxford To Run For Sulphur Springs City Council

    Former Sulphur Springs City Councilman Charles Oxford has filed again to run for the council. He is challenging incumbent Freddie Taylor who is seeking re-election. The last day to file for the May 7 municipal elections is tomorrow.
• 18 February

  Hopkins County Chamber Banquet Thursday Feb 18

    The 90th Annual Hopkins County-Sulphur Springs Chamber of Commerce Banquet andAnnual Membership Meeting will be held tonight at the Civic Center beginning at 6:30. The meal will be catered by Big Smith’s BBQ and many local people will receive well deserved awards for their service to the community.
• 18 February

  Murder Defendant Back Behind Bars

    One of the defendants in a Northeast Texas murder case is back in custody after breaking house arrest conditions. 21 year old Marquell Deonte Smith and two other defendants had been released from the Bowie County jail when their bonds were lowered, but had strict rules set, which included …
• 18 February

  Physician Guilty Of Illegal Distribution Of Pain Medicine

      An East Texas physician has been convicted of illegally dispensing pain medication. 49 year old Dr. Sameer Andoni Fino of Murphy pleaded guilty in federal court to dispersing Narco – a Schedule 3 pain medication that is made with Hydrocodone and Tylenol. As a result of the plea …
• 18 February

  Man Killed In Crash With Cement Truck Identified

    State Troopers are investigating a fatal crash in Anna between a cement truck and a car. The driver of the car has been identified as John Dee Paul of McKinney. He died when the driver of the cement truck lost control, crossed the median and hit his car.
• 18 February

  Man Charged With Child Negligence And Drug Offenses Due Lamar County Court Today

    A man charged with child criminal negligence and drug offenses is due in court in Lamar County today. 35 year Frank Dozier was arrested in September after his girlfriend’s baby tested positive for marijuana and methamphetamine last summer. He’s also charged with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession …