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Mount Vernon Man Jailed On Firearm, Burglary, Credit Card Abuse Warrants
Dec24

Mount Vernon Man Jailed On Firearm, Burglary, Credit Card Abuse Warrants

Tyler Jon Bogardus A 26-year-old Mount Vernon man was jailed Dec. 23 on three felony warrants. Hopkins County sheriff’s officials were notified that Tyler Jon Bogardus was being held in Camp County jail on three Hopkins County warrants. HCSO Deputies Aaron Chaney and Elijah Fite traveled to Pittsburg, took him into custody at 2 p.m. and transported him to Hopkins County jail. Bogardus remained in Hopkins County jail Christmas...

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Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories For 2019 Continues With #13-15
Dec24

Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories For 2019 Continues With #13-15

By Don Julian A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list began running Monday, Dec. 23, and will continue through the first day of the New Year, with additional . On January 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16 #15 Sulphur Springs High School Sports Story For 2019: Wildcats Team Tennis Makes PlayoffsMy #15 highlight for SSHS Sports in...

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Arkansas Man Jailed On Controlled Substance, Marijuana, Weapon Charges
Dec24

Arkansas Man Jailed On Controlled Substance, Marijuana, Weapon Charges

Kevin D. Turner A 29-year-old Little Rock, Arkansas man was jailed Monday morning after troopers found a pill, other suspected controlled substance and weapon in his possession during a routine traffic stop, troopers alleged in arrest reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Warren Williamson stopped a 2013 Dodge Challenger at 9:50 a.m. Dec. 23 on Interstate 30 at mile marker 141 for traveling slow in the left lane. As the...

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HCSO: Suspicious Activity Complaint Results in Controlled Substance Arrest
Dec24

HCSO: Suspicious Activity Complaint Results in Controlled Substance Arrest

Christopher Calvin Lightfoot A suspicious activity complaint early Tuesday morning resulted in a Mount Vernon man’s arrest on a controlled substance charge, according to arrest reports. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of suspicious activity in the area of FM 269 and County Road 2416 after 3 a.m. Christmas Eve. They reported seeing a Chevrolet Malibu, which matched the description of the vehicle...

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Winnsboro Man Accused Of Trying To Escape From Hopkins County Jail
Dec24

Winnsboro Man Accused Of Trying To Escape From Hopkins County Jail

Coy Wayne Wells A 53-year-old Winnsboro man arrested Friday morning for aggravated assault and three other charges Monday added another offense to the list of charges he is accused of — escape. Coy Wayne Wells is accused of one of the shortest known jail escape attempts in Hopkins County. He was reportedly in custody in less than a minute, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Well allegedly walked out the book-in...

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Hopkins County Man Jailed For Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter
Dec24

Hopkins County Man Jailed For Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter

A 36-year-old Hopkins County man was arrested Monday night on intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges, following a crash on FM 1567 in which one children was reportedly killed and another injured. Brant Lee McGinnis, whose mailing address is Yantis but according to authorities lives in Hopins County, was alleged to have been intoxicated while driving the 2003 GMC Yukon on FM 1567 near FM 2948 Dec. 23, when the crash...

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Services Announced For Micky Masters
Dec24

Services Announced For Micky Masters

Micky Masters, 73, of Beaufort, South Carolina passed away on Sunday December 22nd, 2019.  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday December 28th starting at 2pm at the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held immediately after the service.   Micky Masters was born on September 5th, 1946 and adopted by Jim and Johnnie Masters.  She was raised and lived in Sulphur Springs along with her...

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Micky Masters
Dec24

Micky Masters

Micky Masters, 73, of Beaufort, South Carolina passed away on Sunday December 22nd, 2019.  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday December 28th starting at 2pm at the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held immediately after the service.   Micky Masters was born on September 5th, 1946 and adopted by Jim and Johnnie Masters.  She was raised and lived in Sulphur Springs along with her younger brother Jimmy...

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Dike VFD Recognized For 34 Years Of Service
Dec23

Dike VFD Recognized For 34 Years Of Service

Hopkins County Commissioners Court and HCFD Chief Andy Endsley recognize Dike VFD members for 34 years of service to the community. Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Dike Volunteer Fire Department as part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration. Each month a different volunteer fire department is recognized for their ongoing contributions to the...

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Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories for 2019 Begins With #16: Lady Cats Soccer
Dec23

Don Julian's Top 16 SSHS Sports Stories for 2019 Begins With #16: Lady Cats Soccer

A review of the sports files recently produced a list of 16 top stories involving Wildcats and Lady Cats teams during 2019. The list begins running Monday (December 23) and will continue through the first day of the New Year. On January 2, a story will provide the entire list of 16. # 16 involves the Lady Cats Soccer Team that overcame injuries and a very tough schedule, especially in early tournaments, to qualify for the playoffs. In...

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