U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced that a Jacksonville, Florida, woman has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas. Sharena Seay, 39, pleaded guilty to money laundering before U.S. Magistrate Judge John D. Love on April 11, 2024. According to information presented in court, Seay laundered …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Thursday, April 11
Joshua Adam Westbrook Wednesday night at 8:24, Paris Police arrested Joshua Adam Westbrook, 38, in the 3800 block of Clarksville after a caller informed them of a theft at that location. Westbrook purchased items on Tuesday, April 9, then returned to the store on Wednesday, April 10, selected identical items, …
Read More »Heads Up In Panola County
Low-lying areas of Panola County face potentially historic flooding with similar impacts as seen in 2016. Officials remind residents to prepare accordingly and be aware of their surroundings, as events may quickly change. Keep medication, a change of clothing, or other essentials close at hand. Panola County Judge Rodger McLane …
Read More »Doctors Concerned About Possible Eclipse Eye Damage
Days after an eclipse plunged a big part of the state into darkness, google searches for the phrase ‘my eyes hurt’ have hit the highest rate since tracking began. Doctors say there are ways to tell if you damaged your vision from staring at the sky. Dr. Kim Wampler with …
Read More »Homeland Security Chief And Texas Border Fences
The head of Homeland Security says they are following through with an order from Congress to build more border walls in Texas. But Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told Congress this week that his department’s latest budget does not contain funding for more fencing. Instead, there is a focus on investing in …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
Hopkins County arrested Marquay Tawon Brown on Wednesday. They charged him with Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle and two counts of Theft of a Firearm. He’s in the Hopkins County Jail. Deputies arrested Russell Wayne Petry in Hopkins County on a warrant for violating his probation of Unlawful …
Read More »Hopkins County 4-H Solar Eclipse Art Exhibit
The Hopkins County Infinity 4-H Club is coordinating a Solar Eclipse Art Exhibit with age divisions separated in seven-under, 8-12, 13-18, and 19 and over. The Club is accepting entries through Friday, April 12, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office. The maximum entry size is 16×20 inches. Display …
Read More »Tee Times Still Available For Hopkins County Chamber Golf Tournament
Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, which is Friday, May 3. Teams can register online at the Chamber’s website, HopkinsChamber.org, or the Chamber can email you the registration form. They have filled all of the afternoon spots, but there are still slots available …
Read More »Major Theft Ring Busted In Shelby County
From Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of four individuals linked to a theft ring in Shelby County. On Monday, April 8, at 8:30 am, investigators and deputies with the SCSO responded to a call in the 7000 block of Highway 7 West in …
Read More »PJC Women’s Basketball Camps And Tryout April 12-14, June 19-20
PJC Women’s Basketball is offering an ambitious slate of camps for all ages and skills. The first one will be Spring Mini-Clinics, held Friday through Sunday, April 12-14, plus a tryout on April 14. All activities will be held in the Hunt Center at the Paris location, on the east …
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