Wreaths Across America have designated Saturday, December 16 to honor veterans across the nation with special balsam fir wreaths. Sixteen cemeteries in Hopkins County will host ceremonies to mark this occasion and then volunteers will place the wreaths on veterans’ graves.
The local cemeteries pa
Chamber Connection – Dec. 14
By Butch Burney
As 2022 comes to an end, it is time to get nominations in for those individuals and businesses that have been outstanding this year.
Nominations are being accepted for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of th
Veterans who are buried in Sulphur Springs City Cemetery will have a wreath placed on their gravesites on Saturday, Dec. 18, during National Wreaths Across America Day. For a $15 sponsorship, you can help provide the wreaths during the ceremony. To make a donation, go to WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/tx0
by Butch Burney, Chamber President
As you finish up your Christmas shopping – or get started, if you’re a Christmas Eve shopper – don’t pass up the treasure of local stores and restaurants.
Shopping local isn’t just a slogan, it’s a way of life. When you shop (and eat) local, you not only supp