News

March, 2024

• 22 March

  More Drama For Fannin County Courthouse

    Last summer, the Fannin County Courthouse failed inspection and was deemed an imminent danger after undergoing a $30 million restoration. Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham has filed a petition for depositions to find out who is responsible for work that failed to meet requirements. Problems include faulty electrical wiring, …
• 22 March

  Lamar County “CERT” Needs Volunteers

  The Lamar County Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is in immediate need of volunteers. The volunteers assist emergency responders in major emergencies, such as tornados or significant fires, by directing traffic, going house to house, looking for trapped people, and helping volunteer fire departments. Training includes first aid, fire …
• 22 March

  New Superintendent Named For Bonham ISD

  The Bonham ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Joy Wilson the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Dr. Wilson will officially take over from the current superintendent, Kelly Trompler, on July 1. – Press Release from Bonham ISD.
• 22 March

  Deaths Of Dozens Of Geese Under Investigation

  Oklahoma Game Wardens are investigating after finding sacks filled with 52 snow geese carcasses. Officials found them dumped along the Indian Nation Turnpike near Antlers. Someone had shot the geese without harvesting the meat. Anyone with information should call Operation Game Thief at 800-522-8039. They are offering a cash reward.
• 22 March

  Head Of Carter County Non-Profit Sentenced For Embezzlement

  The former executive director of the Carter County non-profit MORE Foundation, Roslyn Melodie Haile, 64, of Ardmore, has been sentenced for embezzling nearly $430,000. The money came from the organization’s bank accounts for personal use between 2017 and mid-2021. The court also convicted Haile of Income Tax Fraud. She was …
• 22 March

  Wood County Jail Inmate Dies

  Jailers found a Wood County inmate unresponsive on Thursday and began life-saving measures. EMS arrived and transported the inmate to U.T. Health-Quitman, where the inmate was pronounced deceased. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, and they are withholding the name until they notify the family. The deceased …
• 22 March

  Mt Vernon Man Jailed In Titus County

    Deputies arrested 31-year-old Rakeem D. Chandler of Mt. Vernon on warrants for Burglary of a Habitation, Forgery, and Credit Card Abuse. At the last report, he was in the Titus County Jail.
• 22 March

  Hopkins County Jail Bookings

    Hopkins County arrested Joseph Dalton Dodson and Renee Leigh Dodson on multiple felony charges. Deputies booked them for Possession of more than four but less than 200 grams of a Controlled Substance and three counts of Abandoning or Endangering a Child. They also charged Joseph with Violating his Parole. …
• 21 March

  Mt Pleasant Theft Suspects Identified

    UPDATE Titus County identified the suspects! We couldn’t have done it without the community we serve. Thank you! We need your help identifying the two individuals pictured! They acquired someone’s debit card information and purchased over $2,000 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s! They left in a black single-cab Dodge …
• 21 March

  Hopkins County Commissioners Meet Monday

  TIME: 9:00 A.M. DATE: Monday, March 25, 2024 PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs. Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag AMERICAN FLAG: TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One …