Local Area Headlines
Constructon Starts On Paris Loop 286
November 8, 2021
Watch for Road Work on State Loop 286 in Lamar County PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade drainage structures and guard and bridge rail on State Loop 286 around Paris, Texas, will begin Nov. 15. Contractor Highway 19 Construction LLC was granted …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Monday (Nov 8)
November 8, 2021
Alexander Charles Waddle Paris Police arrested Alexander Charles Waddle, 30, of Paris, in the 500-block of SE 13th St at 7:19 Friday night. Waddle had an outstanding felony warrant charging him with aggravated sexual assault of a child. The warrant stemmed from an investigation in October where he sexually assaulted …
Read More »Camp County Shooting
November 8, 2021
Camp County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers are investigating a homicide in the northern part of Camp County. They received the call just before noon last Saturday (Nov 6). Deputies found Makayla Goodson, 21, deceased, initially found by her boyfriend. Someone had shot her multiple times.
Read More »Man Remodels Bathrooms And Then Jail Cell
November 8, 2021
Landon Paul Shearer You probably are aware of Sulphur Springs’ glass bathrooms on the square at Celebration Plaza. Landon Paul Shearer, 27, of Sulphur Springs, decided to add ventilation by breaking the glass. Unfortunately, he was in jail for the deed last Friday morning when he decided he didn’t like …
Read More »Como Man Came To Help And Landed In Jail
November 8, 2021
Mark Anthony Coppedge Last Thursday, Mark Anthony Coppedge, 40, of Como, arrived at the Hopkins County courthouse to assist a defendant scheduled for a hearing. He ignores a sign that all entering are subject to search while carrying a glass pipe used to smoke methamphetamine, which had suspected meth residue …
Read More »That’s Not You?
November 8, 2021
When scammers attempt to sell you a gift card, Mt Pleasant Police Department’s phone number appears on your caller ID. Mt Pleasant’s Police Department doesn’t do that! Your police department doesn’t call to ask anyone to transfer money to us, buy gift cards, bail someone out of jail, or anything …
Read More »Marijuana But No Tags
November 8, 2021
Rashad Oneal Hall Hopkins County Deputy Elijah Fite noticed a car without a license plate and attempted to pull it over. The driver, Rashad Oneal Hall, made a U-turn and headed for Commerce. Hall lost control at high speed and rolled at Maple Street in Commerce. Fite pursued Hall on …
Read More »Weekly Roadwork Report
November 6, 2021
TxDOT Atlanta District Nov. 7 – Nov. 13, 2021 Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, daytime work in the median. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges SH 98 …
Read More »Paris ISD – News
November 6, 2021
Donations received from First Federal Community Bank. Superintendent Paul Jones accepted a $3,646.97 check from First Federal Community Bank’s Paris Wildcat Spirit Card Program. Lisa Butler, Assistant Vice President of Deposit Services of First Federal, presented the check. When bank customers use their Wildcat Card as a credit card in …
Read More »NTCC Professor Honored
November 6, 2021
Dr. Page Petrucka At its annual conference, Dr. Page Petrucka, Associate Professor of Theatre at Northeast Texas Community College, was recently honored by the Texas Educational Theatre Association. Her short play, Skin Condition, was a winner in the Texas Educator Category for a ten-minute play. This year, the conference was virtual …
Read More »Local Sports Headlines
Local Baseball and Softball Results Plus Beltre’s Big Night
April 13, 2016
Paris – Area teams returned to action last night in district play of high school baseball and softball. The North Lamar Panthers split with the Atlanta Rabbits. Jake Wynn led the Panther baseball team to a 1-0 victory with a walk off home run in the bottom of the …
Read More »Emeyabbi to Lead the North Lamar Panthers
April 12, 2016
A new face will soon be seen leading the North Lamar Panthers. Coach Aaron Emeyabbi (EM-EE-yah-bee) was the name recommended by the search committee and presented to the School Board by Superintendent John McCullough. Approval was given during last night’s board meeting to name Emeyabbi as the new athletic …
Read More »Full Slate of HS Softball and Baseball Plus Rangers Win Big in Seattle
April 12, 2016
Paris – The North Lamar ISD school board unanimously approved Aaron Emeyabbi as the Athletic Director and head football coach of North Lamar High School. Emeyabbi previously held the position at Ferris high school. A trio of high school baseball and softball games will be aired tonight on our …
Read More »Stars’ Playoff Schedule Round 1
April 11, 2016
ROUND 1 PLAYOFF SCHEDULE RELEASED The NHL has released the Stars schedule for the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Minnesota Wild. American Airlines Center doors open 90 minutes before each game, and home-ice advantage starts with you. Arrive early, be loud and wear your Victory Green! Game 1 …
Read More »UIL Soccer State Tournament Pairings
April 11, 2016
2016 UIL Soccer State Tournament Pairings April 13-16, 2016 Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex (Georgetown, TX) Wednesday, April 13 Conference 4A Girls Semifinals 11 a.m. Salado (26-1) vs. Jasper (22-3-1) 1:30 p.m. Kennedale (25-2) vs. Kilgore (22-5-2) Conference 4A Boys Semifinals 4 p.m. Palestine (28-1-2) vs. Kilgore (19-1-7) 6:30 p.m. …
Read More »Community Calendar
Friday, April 19, 2024
- Corprew 4th grade girl talk
- Wallace Chillz on Wheelz Day
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade History
- Softball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Texas High (away), 4:30 p.m.
- Tennis
MPHS Varsity at District tournament, Longview
- Track
Regional meet in Arlington
Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Track
Regional meet in Arlington
The First Annual Paris Kite Fest, presented by the Paris Area Arts Alliance, will be held on Saturday, April 20, on the North Lamar ISD Grounds. This free event for “kids of all ages” runs from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Kite Fest will feature a DJ, food trucks, games, kids’ crafts, kite contests, and kite giveaways as long as the supply lasts. Bring your kite to fly or a chair to watch the fun.
You can fly any kite, flat, 3D, figure, or guryon. The field will be open to anyone flying their kite until the competitions begin at 2:00 pm. Categories will include the giant kite, youngest participant, oldest participant, highest flying kite, and most beautiful kite. Judging will happen during the flying activity. The flyer/pilot has three chances to fly their kite in the air. The kite must fly for at least two minutes to be eligible for judging. The judges’ decision is final in all categories. The Arts Alliance will award prizes.
As part of this artist-themed event, blank kite kits will be available as long as the supply lasts. The participants will have the opportunity to draw and color designs on their kites and see them fly. The Paris Area Arts Alliance and our generous sponsor, Dollins Bail Bonds, will provide all materials FREE of charge.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to create a personalized t-shirt using fabric markers. A blank kite will be printed on each t-shirt, allowing the individual to turn it into an art project that can be worn all spring and summer as a memory of the first Paris Kite Fest. These t-shirts will sell for $20 with fabric markers provided.
To round out the Kite Fest, traditional games and activities such as blowing bubbles, football throwing, temporary tattoos, and much more will be held. High school students from Chisum ISD and NLISD will volunteer to help with all aspects of the Kite Fest.
For additional information or weather condition updates, visit the FaceBook page for “ParisArea ArtsAlliance” or call 903-782-6215.
Monday, April 22, 2024
- CDC training for new volunteers, 8:05 a.m.
- Fowler Chillz on Wheelz day
MPISD Board meeting, MPISD Administration Building, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Brice STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
- Corprew STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
- Fowler STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
- Sims STAAR testing—4th grade Math
- Sims 1st grade field trip
- MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Honors Math
- MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Baseball
MPHS JV & Varsity at Tyler High (away), 4:30 p.m.
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.