Correction: Last Thursday, February 29, we ran a story from the Titus County Sheriff’s Office that Titus County had arrested Christopher D. Coggins, 39, of Talco. We researched the penal code wrong, saying it was for Burglary with the intent to commit a felony or theft. The arrest was for Criminal …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Friday, March 1
Colton Heath Golightly Officers arrested Colton Heath Golightly, 35, Thursday on a Parole Warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. It was after officers stopped him in the 2500 block of Lamar Ave for an equipment violation. They processed Golightly without incident. Karen Elaine Hines Thursday, police arrested Karen Elaine …
Read More »Largest Wildfire In Texas History
Light snow covered scorched prairie, dead cattle, and burned-out homes in the Texas Panhandle on Thursday. The carnage was the result of the largest wildfire in Texas history. The Texas A&M Forest Services reports the Smokehouse Creek fire merged with another wildfire and is only a tiny fraction contained. The …
Read More »Cornyn To Seek Top Senate Job
Senior U.S. Senator from Texas has announced that he will run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign after Senator Mitch McConnell said he would step down from the post in November. Cornyn, a former Texas Attorney General, was first elected to the Senate …
Read More »Bond Set For Paris Embezzlement Suspect
Bond is $200,000 for a Paris woman charged with embezzlement from her employer. Allegedly, 50-year-old Cheri Elaine Maxfield wrote herself paychecks from K&G Mowers totaling $192,118 more than her salary. The thefts reportedly occurred in 2022, 2023, and January 2024. Business owner Kevin Kelley said his accountant is still …
Read More »Paris Kiwanis Pancake Days Friday And Saturday
The Paris Kiwanis Club Pancake Days are Friday and Saturday, March 1-2, at Lamar County Fairgrounds. They will use the money raised for Kiwanis projects. For tickets, contact any Kiwanis Club board members, call 903-782-1794, or email paristexaskiwanis75460@gmail.com.
Read More »Paris Community Theater Production “Clue” Opens Friday
Paris Community Theater (PCT) presents the comedy-murder mystery “Clue: On Stage,” based on the 1985 movie inspired by the classic board game. Performances will be today, through Sunday, March 10, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 and Sundays at 2:30 at the Ray Karrer Theatre at Paris Junior College. Get your …
Read More »Details On Pursuit Involving Northeast Texas Law Enforcement
From Franklin County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Chris Mars On Monday afternoon, February 26, Franklin County received a call of a pursuit coming into Franklin County. They advised that the suspect vehicle was a 2024 dark-colored Ford Expedition. The occupants had tried to pass a forged check for $6,000.00 at a …
Read More »TAMUC Alum Promoted To Senior Associate Vice Chancellor
Press Release From Texas A&M Commerce A&M-Commerce promotes alum Dr. Shonda Gibson to senior associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and chief transformation officer for The Texas A&M University System. As chief transformation officer for the A&M System, Gibson’s mission is to explore and ask pertinent questions, create networks and partnerships for change …
Read More »Mt Pleasant Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
Press Release From Mt Pleasant Police Department On Wednesday night, February 28, at 9:55, the Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) responded to the apartments at 1708 Shadywood Lane about someone harassing a female. The officer discovered that a shooting had just occurred and found a male with multiple gunshot wounds …
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