When Paris Junior College reopened on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, a new era began at the institution. Dr. Jerry King. King, the former President of Trinity Valley Community College, is a dedicated educator and took the helm as PJC’s interim President. At the same time, the college is searching to …

On New Year’s Day, Texas enacted thirty new laws, including one that makes diversity offices on college campuses illegal. The 29 new laws aim to change the economy and upgrade tax codes, property appraisal processes, and the criminal justice system. Others touch on e-cigarette use by minors and commemorative license …

Flu and COVID-19 infections are rising across Texas, and the CDC warns it could worsen. The CDC lists Texas as a level 10 and “high” activity level for the influenza season. Week 50 includes activity reported from December 10 to 16. Texas Health Services says there was a 4.86% increase …

A McCurtain County court has sentenced a teen to six years probation after pleading “no contest” to shooting with intent to kill. They initially charged 16-year-old Kyrese Renovato as a juvenile for shooting an Idabel woman back in July.

A roadside improvement project along a portion of US 271 begins on Wednesday, January 3. The contractor will remove trees and brush on the highway from FM 196 North in Lamar County to State Highway 37 in Red River County at Bogata. TxDOT has given the contractor 92 days to …

Hopkins County Deputies responded to a welfare concern on Hwy 19 South and located a Fruitvale man lying on the side of the road. He was 25-year-old Thomas Warren Masters Johnson, and they found him in possession of a credit card belonging to another person. Deputies learned that he had …

Hopkins County Court At Law Judge John Ginn Prominent Sulphur Springs attorney John Ginn will be sworn in Tuesday morning (01.02.24) at 10:00 as the new Hopkins County Court At Law Judge. He will replace Clay Harrison, stepping down to return to private practice. Ginn is an American Board of …

The Gallagher Family Foundation is again sponsoring the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Gala. The Gallaghers are champions of quality rural healthcare and believe in the work of the Foundation. We are so excited to have their support! Please get your tickets to the 18th Annual Gala before it is …

PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that a rehab project to improve a portion of FM 1487 in Red River County begins on Monday, January 8. The contractor, AK Gillis & Sons LLC, Sulphur Springs, was granted 304 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at …

The City of Paris Emergency Management Division is working with the United Way of Lamar County, the Salvation Army, and CitySquare Paris to open warming stations in case of bitterly cold and extended icing events that may occur during the winter. When conditions warrant, the City of Paris will request …