Sulphur Springs ISD Closed on Friday February 21, 2025
February 19, 2025 – This is a reminder that all SSISD campuses and buildings will be closed on February 21, 2025. The closure will be for the annual NETLA Junior Market Show. Best of luck to all the Wildcats showing their projects this year!
KFC Moves Headquarters from Kentucky to Texas
February 19, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), an iconic brand deeply rooted in Kentucky’s history, has announced the relocation of its headquarters from Louisville, Kentucky, to Dallas, Texas. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952, KFC has long been associated with Kentucky’s cultural and culinary identity. The move aims to position the company closer to a growing business hub, allowing...
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is a Happening Place in March
February 18, 2025 – Your Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center is a happening place. Just see what they have planned for just the month of March 2025! Meet new friends, unleash your artistic skills you didn’t even know you had, and get down and party in the month of March 2025 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center! You’re sure to have a blast! Sr Citizens Center March Calendar Mardi Gras...
Paris Junior College wins Community Investment Award in Greenville
February 18, 2025 – Paris Junior College was honored with the 2024 Community Investment Award from the Greenville Board of Development (GBOD) at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce/GBOD’s annual banquet held on Feb. 7, 2025. PJC President, Dr. Stephen Benson, was joined at the awards dinner by PJC Board of Regents Secretary Berdie Gibson and Regents Josh Bray, Dr. Linda Kapp, Charles Lynch, Ginna Bowman, and Taylor Slagle....
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo Returns April 10
February 18, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, Texas — After exceeding all expectations in its first year, Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Man Bingo is back for round two of raising money for men’s healthcare in Hopkins County. The event will take place Thursday, April 10 in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Last year, the first Man Bingo, affectionately referred to as Mingo, significantly surpassed its goal and funds were...
Wildcats Took on Pleasant Grove in Their Last Home Game of the Season
February 16, 2025 – The Sulphur Springs High School Wildcats took on Pleasant Grove in their last home basketball game of the season February 11th, 2025. Below is KSST’s coverage of this exciting game. Sports Director John Mark Dempsey called Play by Play and Tony Flippin provided Color Commentary. Be sure to check out this nail biting game see how your Wildcats...
Paris District Road Report for Week of February 17, 2025
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 17, 2025. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions...
Paris Junior College Expands Community Input Opportunities
February 14, 2025 – Paris Junior College is committed to serving our community and is holding listening sessions to gather input on what that community thinks the College should be doing in the near future. In addition to two in-person listening sessions coming up Feb. 18 and 19, PJC has added two online sessions on Feb. 25 and 26. Full details are listed below: • Tuesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m., PJC – Sulphur...
City of Alba Receives $1,817,000 to Renovate Water System
February 14, 2025 – The city of Alba, TX Received $1,817,000 to rehabilitate an elevated storage tank, install a new generator, and replace water distribution lines. Alba is a town located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and Farm To Market Road 17 on the western edge of Wood County, Texas The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today authorized execution of contracts for $35,788,153 in grant funding from the Rural Water...
Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark to Discuss Happenings at the Senior Center
On this exciting episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey, Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor sat down with John Mark to chat about the exciting future activities planned at the Senior Center. Dawna and John Mark chatted about Valentine’s Day, the Single Seniors Soiree planned for singles, the 90 plus Bridges Banquet, and so much more. Be sure to check out this...
