Broken Bow Police are searching for a person interested in the death of a woman whose body was found in a tent. She was identified as 50-year-old Melissa Mussett of Dequeen, Arkansas, and the person of interest is her husband, Brian Mussett. He’s 5-10 with brown hair and brown eyes. …

The Texas Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting regarding short and long-term improvements to Loop 286 on Tuesday, July 26, at Celebrate It, 4195 Pine Mill Road, from 2:00 until 7:00 pm. The Loop, 286 Improvements project aims to improve safety, increase regional mobility, improve traffic operations, and …

Hopkins County got some much-needed rain Thursday, and although a Ban on Outdoor burning is still in effect, some property owners wasted no time burning trash and brush on their property. Fire Marshal Andy Endsley told us several Class C Misdemeanor citations were issued to those violating the ban. Violators …

Jaire Rodriguez-Castaneda Deputies arrested Jairo Rodriguez-Castaneda, 29-year-old, of Yantis, on warrants for Bond Forfeiture on a narcotics charge and failing to pay the fine on a drug paraphernalia conviction. Sulphur Springs Police arrested Tony Jay Harrington, 34-year-old, of Yantis, after seeing him fail to drive in a single lane. They …

Michael James Quam In federal court Michael James Quam, 29, of Lindale, pleaded guilty to Possession of Child Pornography. He faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing. Prosecutors say Quam had four child porn videos on his cellphone, all showing children under 12.

Texarkana Police have arrested a man accused of a shooting that caused a crash and left the victim in critical condition. They charged 38-year-old Jasmine Briscoe with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, evading arrest, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Investigators believe the shooting resulted from …

$32 Million Paid to Date in Civil Settlements  TYLER, Texas – The Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 36 defendants in 13 federal districts across the United States for more than $1.2 billion in alleged fraudulent telemedicine, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing, and durable medical equipment (DME) schemes. In …

City Secretary Candias Webster is the first to become certified in Mount Pleasant History. Mount Pleasant, TX, July 21, 2022 – Candias Webster is the first Certified City Secretary in Mount Pleasant’s history after completing the Texas Municipal Clerk Certification Program (TMCC). The certification program is a professional development program …

Beginning Monday, July 25, the Lamar County COVID Center will be relocated to 400 West Sherman Street in Paris. The phone number for the COVID Center will remain the same (903) 715-0422. You must call to schedule an appointment for COVID TESTING. Walk-ins are welcome for COVID Vaccinations.

Registration for the  2022 Hopkins County Back to School Fair is underway. For six years, our annual back-to-school fair has been a one-stop destination to prepare students and entire families for the start of school. The number of people  served each year continues to grow and they anticipate providing for …