Methamphetamine Found in Bags Underneath Feet of Five Year Old
February 21, 2019 – A Jacksonville, Arkansas couple stopped on I-30 by the Texas Highway Patrol was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Greater Than 400-grams. They had in their possession four zip-lock bags containing approximately 4003-grams of a crystal-like substance known to be ICE Methamphetamine. The zip-lock bags were in two large plastic bags in the second row seat floorboard underneath...
Emory Woman Arrested for Meth, Cocaine, and Warrant for Endangering Child
A traffic violation noted by a Hopkins County Deputy led to the arrest of Sarah Irene Alsip, 29, of Emory. Alsip was stopped at Loop 301 at Jefferson Street at approximately 2 a.m. Thursday morning. She was found to be wanted on a warrant for Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence. A female deputy arrived on scene and following a pat down, found a plastic baggie containing methamphetamine along with a syringe in her pocket and a...
Hopkins County Jail Houses Hunt County Inmates Due to Hunt County Jail Gas Leak
Due to a gas leak at the Hunt County Jail, approximately 15 inmates were transferred to Hopkins County Jail and others to Tarrant County early this week. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum said the transfers were received without incident and that the courtesy holds were necessitated by the danger to the inmates at the Hunt County facility. Although the county does charge for courtesy holds, he stated that these inmates would be...
Powerlifting Qualifies Two Girls for Regional Powerlifting Meet
The Sulphur Springs High School Powerlifting Team will be sending two girls to the Girls Regional Powerlifting Meet held at Pine Tree in Longview on February 28. Qualifying are freshman Addyson Lamb, ranked #9 in the region in the 123-pound weight class and Sable Erdmier , ranked #4 in the region in the 165-pound weight class. Both girls had lifts that were personal records at a meet in Commerce Friday. In Commerce, Erdmier had a 250...
Chamber Connection February 21, 2019
We enjoyed a wonderful 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Love Makes the World Go ‘Round!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Gladys Howell, Bernie Beers; Growth and Renewal Award, Lynda Hager; Community Pride, Hopkins County United Way; Agriculturalist...
Thursday Forecast
50% chance of showers and thunderstorms; High: 53; Low: 45; East wind 5-10 mph increasing to 10-15 in the afternoon, gusts to 20 mph
Seven Lady Cats Basketball Players Make All-District Team With One Superlative
Lady Cats senior point guard SaDavia Porter was named the district’s Defensive Player of the Year on the District 15-5A All-District Basketball Team released Wednesday (February 20). The team was selected by the district’s coaches who could not vote for members of their own team. Porter was one of seven Lady Cats named to the All District Team. Selected First Team All District: Senior post Autumn Tanton and Senior guard...
Coach Talk: Rebounding a Key in Wildcat Bi-District Win
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said rebounding was a key to victory for the #4 ranked Wildcats in Tuesday (February 19) night’s bi-district win over John Tyler, 66-50 at Wills Point. The Wildcats now face #24 ranked Midlothian in an Area game Friday night at 7:30 p.m. at Forney. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats had perhaps their best rebounding performance of the season Tuesday night. Coach Cipoletta said the...
Saltillo Lady Lions Season Ends in Regional Quarterfinal Loss
The #20 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions’ basketball team had their season come to an end Tuesday (February 19) with a regional quarterfinal loss to #17 ranked Slidell, 51-30. Lady Lions Coach Colton Smith said Slidell is a good team coached by a good coach in Lance Shelton. Coach Smith said Slidell had only two losses on the season. He said they shot the ball well and made 9 three-point baskets. Slidell led 14-3 after one quarter,...
