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An East Texas Sheriff’s Deputy has fatally shot a burglary suspect in a ditch along I-20 near Longview. Reportedly, 37-year-old Dewayne Morgan, of Tatum, was pronounced dead Sunday night at a hospital. Deputy Logan Joines was treated for minor injuries from the attack. Joines attempted to subdue Morgan with a …

Police are looking for two men who have robbed several cell phone stores throughout North Texas. Since July, the two have robbed stores in Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and Red Oak. Investigators say on Saturday, the robbers pointed their guns at children.

The Paris Police Department is hosting a Texas Night Out this evening from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at the Love Civic Center. Paris Police spokesman Curtis Garrett says the event is a way to increase neighborhood spirit, fire safety, improve police-community partnerships and help keep the city safe. There will …

An escapee from a Wyoming state prison could be in North Texas. One man, 48-year old Jason Green, was caught by Mesquite Police and identified as one of the escapees. Police believe the other man who got away could be the second, 30-year old Robert Akin Simpson. He is considered …

Veteran-Photographer Thomas Morrissey to Speak at Writers Organization  Thomas (Tom) Morrissey, of Texarkana, will speak at the Northeast Texas Writers Organization meeting on Thursday, October 10, beginning at 6:00 pm at Herschel’s Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. A 17-year veteran and former helicopter pilot, Morrissey will present thoughts on his …

Brittany Sessums Paris Police responded to shots fired call in the 1500-block of Neathery St. Friday afternoon at 5:45. Officers made contact with Brittany Sessums, 23, and she had possession of methamphetamine. Officers arrested Sessums and charged her with possession of a controlled substance and placed her in the Lamar …

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, Paris Junior College invite the community to give at lifesaving blood drives SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (September 30, 2019) –There is no substitute for human blood. And when a patient’s life is on the line, blood must be at the ready with only a moment’s notice. The …

By Margaret Ruff The Roan Oak Masonic Lodge #860 of Garrett’s Bluff has donated $500 scholarships for five associate degree nursing students at Paris Junior College. The scholarships will help the students with tuition, fees and related expenses. The students are Andre’ King and Clayton Thomas of Paris, Makayla Stringer …

The Drama Department at Paris Junior College chose the theme of “A Season at Sea” for the four productions offered this fall and spring semesters. The four are “Treasure Island,” “Gilligan’s Island, The Musical,” “The Tempest,” and for the Sixth Annual New Works Festival, “Pyro Playfest: Shipwreck’d.” All productions take …

Adventure and pirates take to the Duane Allen Stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater this October at Paris Junior College, as the Drama Department opens  “Treasure Island” on Oct. 3 in the Ray E. Karrer Theater, and attendees will plunge into a tale set in the days of sailing …

Hopkins County Commissioners Court will meet Monday morning at 9:00 and following the meeting convene into a work session. The regular agenda will deal with utility easements, budget items and personnel matters. In the work-session commissioners will meet with Sheriff Lewis Tatum and Fire Chief Andy Endsley.   Sulphur Springs …

Fagundes Officers arrested 34-year-old Nathan Jeremy Fagundes on an Austin warrant for Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence. He remains in the Hopkins County Jail. Busby Deputies arrested 30-year-old Kenneth Wayne Busby in Hopkins County on a warrant for Surety off Bond on a previous charge of Possession of a …

Deandre Clark Reportedly, 23-year-old Deandre Clark, of Fort Worth, was arrested in Titus County for Burglary of a Building. His bond was set at $5,000.

Buchanan Gregg County Jail Bond has been set at $762,000 for an East Texas man facing multiple charges. Reportedly, 21-year-old Tyler Dewayne Buchanan, of Longview, was arrested for affidavits of incarceration for unlawful carrying of a weapon, theft of a firearm, and a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly …

North Lamar High School Project Graduation is hosting a cheeseburger dinner at the game Friday night at North Lamar Stadium. The price is $5 and includes a burger, chips, drink, and dessert. Project graduation is a lock-in on graduation night that gives the seniors an opportunity to play games, win …

Lamar County United Way chairpersons, representatives of partner agencies and other volunteers, met at the New Hope Center Friday and received a report on the status of this year’s fundraising drive. So far, nearly $187,000 has been collected or pledged towards this year’s goal of $500,000. Money raised from this …

Paris Police arrested 29-year-old Dominick Maxwell Trigg on multiple Hopkins County warrants. Trigg is charged with Burglary of a Habitation with the Intent to Commit Another Felony and two counts of Aggravated Robbery. His bonds total $150,500.

After a very brief session Saturday, the murder trial will resume this morning for former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger. She’s accused of fatally shooting Botham Jean, in his own apartment, which she mistakenly thought was her own. She thought he was a burglar when she opened fire.

Game Warden Field Notes Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement compiled the following reports.  From Cheer to Fear While on the way to patrol the San Jacinto River, a Montgomery County, the game warden observed a vehicle driving erratically toward a bridge near the river. They voluntarily pulled into the …

Northeast Texas Community College hosts its annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rodeo October 18-19 at Elite Western Arena. The college rodeo action starts at 7:30 Friday night and at 2:00 pm on Saturday. Elite Western Arena is at 938 County Road 1655 in Mount Pleasant.  NTCC student-athletes will compete …