Local Area Headlines
Titus County Fugitive Captured In Missouri
3 hours ago
From Titus County Facebook Page 22 year old fugitive Kolby Dwayne Roach has been apprehended in Garden City Missouri. In a cooperative effort effort between Titus County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies in Cass County, MO, authorities acted on information regarding Roach’s location. Kolby Roach awoke to …
Read More »Paris City Council Accepting Applications for Volunteer Board and Commission Members
4 hours ago
The Paris City Council is seeking more than 35 volunteers to serve on several city boards and commissions. These groups help shape and influence public policy, provide a more diverse viewpoint for the City Council to consider, and enable citizens to participate in city government processes. There are thirteen boards …
Read More »Dodging Thunderstorms Through The Weekend
12 hours ago
North and Central Texas A weather pattern will persist into the weekend, with on-and-off storm chances each day. Some storms will be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes possible. You may need to adjust weekend plans accordingly, especially if they’ll be outdoors. A warming trend is …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Wednesday, April 24
13 hours ago
On Tuesday morning at 7:20, police learned that someone had damaged a glass door of a business in downtown Paris in the 10-block of Grand Avenue. The business owner stated that everything inside the store appeared in order, that nothing seemed missing, and that they estimated approximately $500 to repair the …
Read More »One Killed In Road Rage
13 hours ago
Emergency crews responded to a deadly road rage shooting on Interstate 20 in Caddo Parish on Tuesday morning. According to Caddo Parish dispatch records, it happened just after 10:00 am near I-20 at U.S. Highway 80. At least 15 units with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office initially responded. The shooting …
Read More »You Could Have $150k In Your Pocket
14 hours ago
If you have any $1 bills in your wallet or under your couch, think twice before using them. It is because currency collectors in the U.S. are willing to pay up to $150,000 for some versions of the dollar bill with a particular printing error. According to Wealthynickel.com, some dollar bills …
Read More »ERCOT Planning For Increased Usage
17 hours ago
ERCOT says it’s launching an era of planning and in 6 years demand for power will increase 152 gigawatts. That’s an increase of 40 gigawatts from the forecast they put out just a year ago. Artificial Intelligence and more data centers and crypto mining are the leading causes of that …
Read More »Collin County Woman Charged With Killing Ex-Husband
17 hours ago
A Collin County woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her ex- husband. Thirty-eight-year-old Meridith Nunley of Plano called family friends and told them she’d shot 55-year old David Nunley as he called 911 for help. Court documents show David filed a protective order against Meridith two years ago and …
Read More »Paris Walk Of Hope Thursday April 25
17 hours ago
During this National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, The Walk of Hope empowers victims of crime to come forward to know that the community supports them and what their resources are. This year’s walk will be Thursday (04.25) from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Culbertson Fountain in Downtown Paris. For more …
Read More »Paris Summer 903 Sun Sets Music Fest
17 hours ago
The city of Paris downtown music series will continue again this summer. The “903 Sun Sets” are planned for 7 p.m. every Thursday in June. Performing in the series is Josh Weathers, Fleetwood X, Little Texas and wrapping up the series “America’s Got Talent” Season 2 runner-up Cas Haley.
Read More »Local Sports Headlines
Wednesday’s Sports
13 hours ago
NBA Tuesday West Round 1, G2 Timberwolves (2-0) 105 – Suns (0-2) 93 East Round 1, G2 Pacers (1-1) 125 – Bucks (1-1) 108 West Round 1 Mavericks (1-1) 96 – Clippers (1-1) 93 Luka led the way on defense as the Mavericks even the series. The next game …
Read More »Tuesday’s Sports
2 days ago
NBA Monday East Round 1 Game 2 Cavaliers (2-0) 96 – Magic (0-2) 86 Knicks (2-0) 104 – 76ers (0-2) 101 West Round 1 Game 2 Nuggets (2-0) 101 – Lakers (0-2) 99 Tuesday East Round 1 Game 2 Pacers (0-1) at Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) at 7:30 pm NBA TV …
Read More »Hughes Springs Is Looking For An Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach
3 days ago
Hughes Springs Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Joshua Willis has resigned after one year. Willis came to Hughes Springs as an Arkansas native and a grad from Austin College. Willis’ record was 0-10 in 3A District 11 in 2023-24. The school board is in the process of finding a …
Read More »Monday’s Sports
3 days ago
NBA Sunday West Round 1 Thunder (1-0) 94 – Pelicans (0-1) 92 Clippers (1-0) 109 – Mavericks (0-1) 97 The Western Conference postseason picture has the superstars. It’s led at the top by the Oklahoma City Thunder, whose massive rebuild is far ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, the No. 3-seeded Minnesota …
Read More »Friday’s Sports
6 days ago
NBA Friday Bulls (39-43) at Miami Heat (46-36) at 6:00 pm ESPN Kings (46-36) at New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) at 8:30 pm TNT The top six teams from each conference head to the playoffs, while teams Nos. 7-10 in the standings will enter the play-in tournament on Tuesday-Friday. Two teams …
Read More »Community Calendar
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Fowler Student of the Month
- Sims 2nd grade field trip
- Sims STAAR testing—3rd grade Math
MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Honors Math
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Brice Chillz on Wheelz day
- Corprew 2nd grade field trip
- Fowler Kindergarten music program, 5:30 p.m.
- Wallace STAAR testing—5th & 6th grade Math
- MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Math & 8th grade Algebra I
- MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Algebra I
- MPHS art at VASE State
- MPHS NHS meeting, MPHS Auditorium, 7:45 a.m.
MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The 8th Annual Walk Of Hope, which supports National Crime Victims’ Week, is slated for downtown Paris on Apr. 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The event will raise awareness for victims of crime and child abuse. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks, and Mix Society will provide music.
Friday, April 26, 2024
- CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
- Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
- Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
- Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
- MPHS art at VASE State
- MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**
Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Wallace Chess tournament
- MPHS UIL Academics at Regional meet, UT Arlington
- MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Join us for our First Mt Vernon Community Health Fair at the First United Methodist Church, 522 TX-37 in Mt Vernon. Don’t miss a great day of health information, free screenings, and vaccines.
FREE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE:
-Free Lab Work
-Lipid Panel (must fast)
-PSA Test
Free Health Checks
-Blood Pressure
-Blood Sugar
-Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
Other Activities
-Free Car Seat Checks
-CPR Demonstrations
-Informational Booths
– & More!
For more information, please get in touch with Kiara Marquez at Kiara.Marquez@TitusRegional.com
The North East Texas Choral Society members are excited to present its 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” They present the concert on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the SSHS Auditorium.
Tickets are on sale on our website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any singer, and at local banks. This is a concert of American traditional music from sacred, spiritual, and gospel sources that you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, Sunday School class, or study group and share the experience.
Argo VFD’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser is on Saturday, May 11, at the fire station starting at 5:00 pm. They are serving fried catfish and all the fixings with to-go plates available. A live auction for cakes, pies, and other donated items starts at 6:30 pm, and there is a bounce house for the kids. The cost is any donation, and everyone is welcome.
The Hopkins County Freedom Ball is a beloved annual event in our community, dedicated to the local men and women who have served and are currently serving in our United States military. Proceeds earned at this event benefit our veterans exclusively and are used to honor and provide services to them in return for their sacrifices made for us. You can check out the highlights from last year below, as well as the great news. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 event! Don’t miss out this year. Please purchase tickets before they sell out and participate in this incredible evening.
For tickets, contact Danny Davis:
118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs
903-438-4003