The Paris Lamar County Health District’s latest COVID update shows that there were 377 active virus cases in the county as of Sunday. They reported no new fatalities. Regarding COVID testing, there were 53 positive PCR and 157 positive Antigens. There were no positive antibody tests.

The Lamar County COVID Center is now at 400 West Sherman Street in Paris, and the phone number for the COVID Center will remain the same (903) 715-0422. You must call to schedule an appointment for COVID testing, and walk-ins are welcome for covid vaccinations.

Officials arrested a DeQueen, Arkansas, man wanted by police for questioning after his wife was found dead in a tent last week in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Officers arrested 43-year-old Brian Mussett in McCurtain County on a warrant for Violation of Probation. They are holding him without a bond. Police say …

John Robert Havener DPS One of the Texas Ten Most Wanted fugitives is now in custody. They arrested 52-year-old John Havener in Bryan County, Oklahoma, after a traffic stop by Durant Police. Texas wanted him for aggravated assault against a public servant, parole violation, and multiple other charges.

A 37-year-old woman fired off several rounds with a handgun near a ticket counter at Dallas Love Field at about 11:00 am on Monday before being shot by a Dallas Police officer. They took her to Parkland Hospital to have her injuries treated. Law enforcement identified the suspect as Portia …

A house fire killed one person and injured another in rural Collin County. Flames broke out Sunday in a home about four miles southeast of Blue Ridge. When firefighters arrived, the fire had completely engulfed the house. They extinguished the blaze and found a body inside the destroyed home, with …

At least one East Texas hospital has reported a case of MonkeyPox. UT- Health East Texas reported one patient that they treated and discharged home in good condition. They did not disclose the hometown of the patient.

Firefighters in Balch Springs responded to a large grass fire that set 26 homes on fire and destroyed nine. They reported no injuries. According to the city manager, the fire may have started after crews cutting grass in a field hit a metal object, causing sparks.

This classroom full of future truck drivers receives instruction from their teacher, Bob Ashbreck, on the right. The three students seated immediately in front of Ashbreck are, from left, Abather Shnewer, Alexandra Pille, and Aiden Schafft.

Sher Elizabeth Hailey From Franklin County Sheriff’s Facebook Page The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Sheri Elizabeth Hailey (Runaway Juvenile), 5’2″, 180lbs, blonde shoulder-length hair, blue eyes, last seen wearing black shorts, brown t-shirt, carrying a blue/black backpack. We are working in cooperation with the Longview TX …