For the first time in 69 years, the Paris Kiwanis Club has postponed its traditional “Pancake Days” this year. Kiwanis made the decision after consulting with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. The event had been scheduled for March 20 and 21, and then March 23-25 for school children.

Southwestern Electric Power Company is temporarily suspending all power disconnections for non-payment. The company said that they wants to allow customers not to have to worry about losing electricity as COVID-19 remains an issue in our communities. They said that they are committed to doing what they can to help …

In keeping with the wishes of the CDC and state and federal requests, all Paris Community Theater rehearsals and children’s classes are postponed until at least Monday (Mar 23). The safety and health of our students, teachers, actors, and production staff is very important to PCT.

Deputies arrested 23-year-old Caleb Holder, of Texarkana, in Titus County for Possession of a Controlled Substance. No bond information was available. Titus County arrested 42-year-old Sean A. Holt, of Talco, for Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle. He was also charged with Surety off Bond for Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon, Injury …

Jonathan Michael Rininger Sulphur Springs Police responded to a disturbance in the 300-block of Helm Lane and learned that the ex-boyfriend of a woman had forced his way into her residence and tried to strangle her. Officers arrested 31-year-old Jonathon Michael Rininger for Assault of a family or household member …

Miller Grove ISD has announced a plan to make sure all students are getting breakfast and lunch during the week. For bus route students: The bus will be delivering breakfast and a sack lunch between 9:30 am and 11:00 am. The driver will have a form to get your name, …

Due to COVID-19, on-site visitation at the Hopkins County Jail is no longer being offered. NCIC, the county’s video visitation contractor, will provide two free offsite visits. For more information, contact the jail by phone at 903-438-4040. From Lamar County, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for the State …

Several nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities in the area have reported limited or restricted visitation measures in place to protect residents.

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs will use the same visitation guidelines established when the area had a rise in flu patients. No visitors under 12 or those who exhibit symptoms of illness such as a fever may visit.