Posted on Facebook by Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park It’s early in the 95.5 radio tower case, but a Choctaw County woman, Candice Logan, and a Choctaw County man, Matt Wilson, have been arrested regarding the incident. Thank you, Hugo PD Investigator Billy Jenkins, for your investigative skills, Paris PD, …

In a scathing criticism 20 months after the Uvalde elementary school shooting, the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday identified significant failures in responding officers’ delayed confrontation of the gunman, which contributed to the number of casualties. The Justice Department’s 575-page report about the shooting found failures in “leadership, decision-making, tactics, …

The Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society and Reach Center have set a goal of $150,000 for Saturday, January 20’s fundraising Gala, “Snowflakes and Diamonds.” Doors open at 6:00 pm at the Love Civic Center in Paris, featuring a catered dinner by Crawford’s Hole in the Wall, “Common Ground” music, …

Candidate filing is underway for the May 4 municipal elections in Texas. At stake are the city council, school board, and seats on other entities. Some entities will hold bond elections. Alix Putnam, Mayor Reginald Hughes, and Shatara Moore have filed in the Paris City Council race. The deadline to …

Choctaw County Sheriff Terry Park FB PhotoParis Police assisted Choctaw County Deputies in the 700 block of W. Center at the Paris Iron and Metal. Employees identified copper wiring stolen from a radio station tower in Choctaw County and notified the owner, Will Payne, from Oklahoma. The victims identified the …

Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom issued a Local State of Disaster for the City of Cumby. Since Wednesday, Cumby has had a significant water outage due to multiple breaks in the water lines because of the severe winter weather that included a Wintry Mix and prolonged sub-freezing temperatures. The declaration …

Candidate filing is underway for the May 4 municipal elections in Texas. At stake are the city council, school board, and seats on other entities. Some entities will hold bond elections. Three candidates have filed for seats on the Sulphur Springs City Council. They are Jay William Julian, Jr., for …

Judge Austin Reeve Jackson sentenced Samantha Wilson, 30, of Lindale, to prison Thursday for failing to report the repeated sexual abuse of at least one child. The court charged Wilson with abandoning or endangering a child with criminal negligence, and she received 20 years of federal confinement. Wilson told investigators …

Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2024 $40,000 Marquee sponsor for the 18th annual fundraising Gala. Signature Solar’s Founder and Owner, James Showalter, has agreed to sponsor the upcoming Gala at this generous level. Gala Co-Chair John Sellers and Foundation Executive Director …

Defendant ordered to pay restitution of $47,236.94 to elderly victim SHERMAN, Texas – U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzaant sentenced a Wills Point woman to federal prison for fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Lisa Lynn Smith, 62, pleaded guilty to wire fraud …