Jarvis Christian University announced that the current president and CEO is retiring in June after 11 years at the school. Dr. Lester C. Newman started as JCU president in April 2012 and has worked in higher education for 47 years. He recently brought them from being a college to a …

Former Wills Point ISD employee Kenneth Faling was arrested Friday for Indecency with a Child. His bond is $300,000, and he remains in the Van Zandt County Jail. The Wills Point Chronicle reports school officials sent a letter to families alerting them of the arrest and said the behavior did …

  Guaranty Bank & Trust are proud sponsors of the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s 17th Annual Lights of Life Gala to be held on April 22.  Representing the bank for a photo presentation are (l-r) Brandon Williams, Garrett Glass and (far right) Brad Thomas photographed with the Lights of …

  UPDATE Fatal Mt Pleasant Shooting Press Release from Mt Pleasant Police Department On February 25, 2023, at approximately 2:18 am, the Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) responded to 2321 S. Jefferson Avenue, the Whataburger, responding to a call to the MPPD 911 Communication Center of someone shooting someone. Officers …

The parents of two surviving children at the Uvalde school massacre are filing a lawsuit against state and local officials. The suit seeks damages for negligence and names over 20 defendants. They include the shooter’s gun manufacturer, the local shop where the gunman legally bought his firearm and ammunition, several …

The family of Euless Detective Alejandro “Alex” Cervantes, a drunk driver killed in late November 2021, is suing the driver, Fuzzy’s Tacos, and General Motors. Dylan Molina, 27, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and three counts of intoxication assault. The lawsuit alleges that Fuzzy’s Taco Shop allowed the supervision of an …

The National Weather Service will present a free SKYWARN class on severe weather and tornadoes on Monday, Feb 27, at the Delta County Civic Center in Cooper. For more information, visit skywarn.gov/fortworth/skywarn. All are welcome to attend.

Lisa Shoalmire The United Way of Lamar County and the Alzheimer’s Association are presenting a Lunch and Learn today at the CF Church at 3410 N. Main Street in Paris. The Guest Speaker is Attorney Lisa B. Shoalmire. She’ll speak on Elder Law, focusing on estate planning, legal documents, and …

The Paris Junior College Drama Department’s latest production, “Weird Science Season,” opened Thursday night with a performance of the play “Silent Sky.” Performances continue in the Ray E. Karrer Theater Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 and a final at 2:30 Sunday afternoon.

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night on FM 17 just south of Grand Saline. The motorcycle driver, Erick Baker, 37-year-old, of Alba, failed to negotiate a curve safely and hit a mailbox. They transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. DPS says he was not …