Nations Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Respect for Mass-Shooting Victims in California
Flags at the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial and across the county and nation have been lowered to half-staff in respect for victims of the mass-shooting in California. Locally, the Hopkins County Marine Corps League lowered the flags. In a declaration from the President of the United States: “As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated in Thousand Oaks, California, on November 7,...
Franklin County Sheriff Offers Public “A Public Shooter in the Making” Training Event
Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Association of Texas is sponsoring a free, unique training opportunity at the Mount Vernon ISD Auditorium Saturday, November 17, 2018. A four hour training course entitled, “A Public Shooter in the Making” will be taught by retired Texas Department of Public Safety Inspector Marx Howell and Texas DPS Victim and Employee Support Services Counselor...
DPS, SCU, SWAT Make Arrest on Drexel Drive
Special Crimes Unit and the local SWAT Team assisted Texas Department of Public Safety Narcotics Team conduct a search warrant at a residence on Drexel Drive. During the search, a pistol and approximately$10,000 in U S currency was located. Also marijuana was found at the location. The search came as a result of Texas DPS investigation concerning marijuana being shipped from Fresno, California to be sold in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins...
Wildcats Wrap Up District Season at North Forney Friday
Well traveled Texas high school football coach Randy Jackson seems to enjoy the challenge of rebuilding football programs that are going through hard times. Such a situation brought him to North Forney in 2017. The Wildcats wrap up district play Friday night (November 9) in Forney against North Forney. After a strong 2017 season, the Falcons have fallen on hard times this season. They are 3-6 overall and are 2-5 in district play. They...
SSHS Drama Department Presents The Three Musketeers
Every fall, the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Theatre Department puts on a fund raising production. This fall they are presenting The Three Musketeers. The play premieres Thursday (November 8) at 7 p.m. It will also be staged Saturday (November 10) at 7 p.m. and Sunday (November 11) at 2 p.m. Tickets are available from any cast and crew member or at the door for $5 for students or $10 for adults. Any veteran can get in free on...
Cinch United Finals Rodeo Ticket Giveaway IV
Yes friends… it’s true. KSST is giving away 4 tickets to the Cinch United Finals Rodeo coming to Sulphur Springs November 15th, 16th, and 17th. To enter, comment on this post, and make sure you ‘Like’ our Facebook page. The tickets are good for any date. The winners will be announced on and contacted via Facebook. Tickets can be picked up at the KSST Studios, 717 Shannon Rd during regular business hours (8...
Significant Weather Advisory for Southwestern Hopkins County/Northern Rains County Until 12:45 p.m. Thursday
A significant weather advisory has been issued for Southwestern Hopkins and Northern Rains Counties until 12:45 p.m. At 12:21, Doppler Radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near East Tawakoni or 17 miles southeast of Greenville moving east at 45 mph. Nickel size hail will be possible with this storm.
Commerce Man Arrested
With bloodshot eyes and nervous actions during a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Industrial Dr. Vincent Lee-Sheldon Jones, 30, of Commerce provided motivation for a Hopkins County Deputy to conduct an open air sniff of the Grand Marquis he was driving. Jones had refused consent to search the vehicle. Vincent Lee-Sheldon Jones When the K-9 gave a positive alert, a search of the vehicle found suspected narcotics. Jones is in...
Legacy Hospice Holds Memorial Event During National Hospice Month
On Sunday, November 3, 2018, staff and volunteers of Legacy Hospice of Sulphur Springs hosted a Memorial Service for families of persons who were under their care this year. The event was held in the Sanctuary and Parlor of First United Methodist Church. Opening prayer and a program of encouragement were offered by FUMC Sr. Pastor, Reverend Ed Lantz and by Hospice Chaplain CJ Duffey. Benediction was offered by FUMC Associate Pastor...
