2022 top events remembered in photos

By News Staff on Wednesday, January 4, 2023
  • STATE HONORS — The Sulphur Springs High School marching band set a school record by finishing fourth in the UIL Class 4A competition held in San Antonio. It was the first year for the SSHS band to make the state finals and compete in the Alamodome. The band can go after a state title in 2023 if they qualify for the finals. Staff photos by Don Wallace
    STATE HONORS — The Sulphur Springs High School marching band set a school record by finishing fourth in the UIL Class 4A competition held in San Antonio. It was the first year for the SSHS band to make the state finals and compete in the Alamodome. The band can go after a state title in 2023 if they qualify for the finals. Staff photos by Don Wallace
  • DRY DOCK — This oversize load, in the form an extra large boat made a surprise appearance downtown near the Hopkins County courthouse in March. The driver took a wrong turn off the interstate and wound up on the square.
    DRY DOCK — This oversize load, in the form an extra large boat made a surprise appearance downtown near the Hopkins County courthouse in March. The driver took a wrong turn off the interstate and wound up on the square.
  • STYLISH RIDES — Corvettes in the Dairy Festival parade were a popular attraction for fans watching from Connally St. Staff photo by Don Wallace
    STYLISH RIDES — Corvettes in the Dairy Festival parade were a popular attraction for fans watching from Connally St. Staff photo by Don Wallace
  • COLD TEMPERATURES — The unofficial temperature dropped to nine degrees during the Dec. 21-22 cold snap in Sulphur Springs.
    COLD TEMPERATURES — The unofficial temperature dropped to nine degrees during the Dec. 21-22 cold snap in Sulphur Springs.
  • MILKING ACTION — Colbie Glenn, former Hopkins County Dairy Festival queen, showed how to handle farm chores during the recent festival.
    MILKING ACTION — Colbie Glenn, former Hopkins County Dairy Festival queen, showed how to handle farm chores during the recent festival.
  • NEW COACH — Brandon Faircloth (left) was introduced with his family in January 2022 when he was hired as the new head coach and athletic director for Sulphur Springs. The Wildcats made the playoffs, snapping a four-year absence from postseason.
    NEW COACH — Brandon Faircloth (left) was introduced with his family in January 2022 when he was hired as the new head coach and athletic director for Sulphur Springs. The Wildcats made the playoffs, snapping a four-year absence from postseason.
  • FOOTBALL TIME — The Blue Blazes were just part of the ceremonies held in August to mark the opening of the fall school year. A large crowd at Gerald Prim Stadium welcoming the drill team, cheerleaders, band and sports teams. Staff photos by Don Wallace
    FOOTBALL TIME — The Blue Blazes were just part of the ceremonies held in August to mark the opening of the fall school year. A large crowd at Gerald Prim Stadium welcoming the drill team, cheerleaders, band and sports teams. Staff photos by Don Wallace
  • CELEBRATION TIME — Judy Gilreath (foreground) showed off a cake given to the Dinner Bell meal program by officials. The program celebrated its 10th year of giving out free meals to those in need from the First United Methodist Church.
    CELEBRATION TIME — Judy Gilreath (foreground) showed off a cake given to the Dinner Bell meal program by officials. The program celebrated its 10th year of giving out free meals to those in need from the First United Methodist Church.
  • MACON JODICE — Was just of the dozens of visitors who took part in the renovation and painting of Kids Kingdom. The wood work was refurbished and repaired.
    MACON JODICE — Was just of the dozens of visitors who took part in the renovation and painting of Kids Kingdom. The wood work was refurbished and repaired.

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