Miller Grove ISD to Close Tuesday
Jamie Fox with Miller Grove ISD contacted KSST to inform the public that all extra curricular activates scheduled tonight, (Mon.), and tomorrow, (Tues.), have been cancelled. Also, the school will be closed tomorrow, (Tues.), due to inclement weather. Please stay tuned for future updates.

Alliance Bank Adjusts Hours of Operation
For the safety and well being of their customers, Alliance Bank of Sulphur Springs is adjusting their hours do to the inclement weather for Monday, (the 30th), and Tuesday, (the 31st). Alliance Bank will close at 6:00pm tonight, (Mon.), and will not reopen until 8:00am tomorrow, (Tues.). Please stay tuned to Alliance Bank’s website and Social Media accounts for future updates. Alliance Bank wishes their customers to stay safe and warm.

Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 01-23-2023 – 1-29-2023
Arrests:
Nichols, Caleb, 23 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-23-2023 for Possession of Marijuana < 2oz. and a Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Azlin, Macie, 24 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-23-2023 on 7 Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants.
Moore, Samantha, 45 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 1-25-2023 on two Wood County Warrants for Possession of Controlled Substance PG2 1 Gr or more Less than 4 Gr and Evading Arrest and detention with a vehicle.
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 100 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 22 citations and 36 warnings during this reporting period.

Hopkins County Community Chest Closure
The Hopkins County Community Chest will be closed Tuesday, (the 31st), due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for future updates.

Paris Junior College Welding Courses 2023
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Welding Shop student Marcus Siggens of Hagensport is shown doing TIG welding in the 1 G position in a shop project. For information about welding or other workforce classes, call 903-885-1232.

Celebrating Berger Peat Moss’ 60th Anniversary
January 30, 2023 – With much enthusiasm and excitement, today the Berger company launched a special video highlighting the company’s 60th anniversary. Berger, which has been rooted in the municipality of Saint-Modeste, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, since 1963, currently employs more than 800 professionals located across Canada, the United States and Central America.
“There aren’t enough words to describe how proud and grateful we are towards all our employees who have contributed to the company’s success and history,” states Valérie Berger, co-president and CEO of Berger. “Over the years, Berger has forged an enviable reputation based on the quality of its products and the personalization of its services; and today, we’re celebrating more than 60 harvest seasons, 60 years of audacity and know-how.”
A third-generation family business, Berger currently operates 11 peat moss bogs and 9 plants in North America. For over sixty years, each successive generation at the head of the company has brought added value, allowing Berger to experience flourishing growth and significant gains in innovation. “We want to share these moments of joy with the entire Berger family,” added Mélissa Berger, co-president and CEO of Berger. “Our most sincere thanks go to our customers, our partners, the communities that welcome us and especially to the members of our staff, as well as their families, who contribute daily to the influence and success of our company, both here and abroad.”
To thank our host communities, Berger makes a point of participating in their socio-economic and community development by supporting suppliers in the region and getting involved in local initiatives by offering donations or various sponsorships.
The launch video is available on Berger’s website at : https://www.berger.ca/en/about/history/60th-anniversary/

A&M Campus Closures
Update: All classes at A&M Commerce have been cancelled for tomorrow, (Tues.), due to the inclement weather…
Jan. 30th, 2023 – The main A&M-Commerce campus and the Dallas site will close at 1:00 PM today, January 30, due to the possibility of dangerous weather/road conditions to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. No business operations (except essential services) or academic activities will be conducted, and classes will be canceled for the remainder of the day, including night classes.
The other off-site locations (RELLIS, Frisco, CHEC, Mesquite, and Navarro) will adhere to the decisions of their host institutions or local school districts.
Faculty will provide instructions to students whose classes are affected by this closure.

PJC Weather Cancellations
Paris Junior College in Greenville, Paris, and Sulphur Springs will close at 1:30 p.m. today due to inclement weather.

911 Abuse Lands Texas Man in Jail
January 29, 2023 – Gary Don Rose age 36 and a resident of Cumby, Tx was arrested and charged with Abuse of 911 Services and Assault of a Peace Officer.

The evening began with Rose calling the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office requesting to speak with a Deputy. After speaking with law enforcement over the phone Rose called 911 approximately 8 times. Rose was advised multiple times not to call 911 unless it was an emergency.
Deputies traveled to Rose’s CR 1126 residence. Deputies met with him and confirmed his identity. Rose was advised he was being placed under arrest and was taken into custody.
While escorting Rose to the patrol vehicle, he proceeded to spit in a Deputy’s face. Rose was chewing tobacco at that time. The assault was confirmed on video.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
City Hall Closed Due To Bad Weather
January 30, 2023 – Sulphur Springs City Hall, Water Department, Library, and Municipal Court will be closing at noon today. A possible closing tomorrow will be decided in the morning. If this is the last day to pay your taxes, the city will be accepting those taxes the next business day they are open.
