Mary Ann Nesbitt
Jan12

Mary Ann Nesbitt

Funeral Services for Mary Ann Nesbitt, age 91 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Chapel with Rev. Phil Smith officiating.  Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mary Ann passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.  She served in the Navy Waves during World War II. She was born on...

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Hospital Employee Breakfast a Success
Dec14

Hospital Employee Breakfast a Success

Friday morning the Memorial Hospital management staff hosted, cooked and served an employee appreciation breakfast for all hospital and clinic employees. According to Sherry Moore, Director of Marketing/Managed Care/Volunteers approximately 290 hospital employees attended and enjoyed the event. While the number of employees was approximate the amount of food prepared was not. The staff prepared: 240                  Hash browns...

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Arlene Logan

Funeral Services for Arlene Logan, age 85 of Dike, will be held Monday, December 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs City Cemetery with Kevin Willard, Randy Willard Billy Willard Chris Whaley, Justin Walbruck, Russ Logan, Bubba Williams and Andrew Doughty serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Murray...

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PJC Regents OK Sulphur Springs Campus Project

The Paris Junior College Board of Regents, at a meeting this week, accepted the bid of $122,287 from Richard Drake Construction to construct the foundation of the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center welding shop. T he welding shop will be located at the new PJC-Sulphur Springs Center (formerly Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company) that will undergo remodeling and expansion to accommodate all academic and vocation programs in the future. Regents...

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“Updated” The Lights of Life Gala Celebration Kicks Off
Nov04

“Updated” The Lights of Life Gala Celebration Kicks Off

The 19th Lights of Life Campaign and 9th annual Gala is underway after a kickoff event at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning. The events were created by the hospital foundation to raise funds to purchase items for the hospital. $25 lights in memory of or in honor of loved ones are now for sale and will go on a Christmas tree that will be lighted on December 4. This year’s goal is $250,000. Our special thanks to our...

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Chamber Connection October 2, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
Oct02

Chamber Connection October 2, 2014 by Meredith Caddell

Thank you to everyone who attended the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Brendal’s Bakery Guests were treated to a wide array of delicious cupcakes as we celebrated with owners Gary & Brenda LaMonte, the grand opening of Brendal’s Bakery & Cupcake Couture! They are located at the corner of Main & Gilmer Street. The bakery offers a wide array of products from cupcakes, cookies, any kind of cake imaginable, plus many...

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Extension Leadership Advisory Board Makes Plans for 2015

Extension Leadership Advisory Board Makes Plans for 2015 August is here, which means that planning for 2015 will soon be in full force! As Extension Agents, we plan our calendars ahead of time (actually, we’ll set dates for months in 2015 which haven’t even arrived in 2014, yet!) This can be a challenge, but with the help of our Leadership Advisory Board, Youth Board, Family & Consumer Sciences Committee, Ag Committee, Master...

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Billy Glenn Crow
Jul23

Billy Glenn Crow

Funeral Services for Billy Glenn Crow, age 72 of Como, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Cross Spur Cowboy Church with Bro. Mike Eason and Lt. Shawn Kirkbride officiating. A military graveside service will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Paris under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition. Serving as pallbearers are Andy Albritton, Thomas Albritton, Ryan Miller, Wesley Miller, Steven Savage and...

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Upcoming Events Brought to You by Your County Extension Office

Upcoming Events Brought to You by Your County Extension Office If you keep up with local happenings, you will often see Texas A&M AgriLife Extension listed as the primary provider or collaborator. Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education is Extension’s mission. Through the programs Extension faculty members provide, Texans are better prepared to: ·...

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H.C.M.H. Entering Phase Two Of Residency Program Planning
Jul02

H.C.M.H. Entering Phase Two Of Residency Program Planning

At their last meeting, the board of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital voted to go on to phase two planning for the hospital possibly getting involved in a Graduate Medical Education Program with UT Health North East in Tyler. CEO Michael McAndrew says the next major issues are approval of a contract between the two and then identifying a program director for the program. McAndrew says the residency program seems to be something the...

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