The two Paris Police Officers placed on administrative leave after an officer-involved shooting on January 23 have returned to duty status. Reportedly, 30-year-old James Lewis Mathis, III, displayed two large knives in a threatening manner towards the officers and refused to drop the weapons. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation …

The Paris EDC met this week and tabled action an agreement with an Indiana based specialty tire and wheel company. Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel had proposed an $8 million investment in the Northwest Business Park to create 18 jobs. The EDC is proposing an incentive package that would include …

On Friday night the Prairiland lady Patriots will play Harmony in Mt Vernon at 7:30. Honey Grove and Clarksville will play each other at Chisum High School. That game will begin at 6:30. In Bi-District boys’ action, Chisum and Atlanta will meet up next Tuesday at Pittsburg High School at …

Del Toro top category winner Six students at Stone Middle School brought home medals after competing against 299 science projects from 27 school districts at the Region 8 ESC Regional Science Fair on February 13. Competing and placing in their categories were eighth-graders Emeline Del Toro and Joy Greenwell. Del Toro placed …

Saturday, Feb. 22, it’s the Fifth Annual Iron Elite Celebration at Paris Harley Davidson 11:00 am until 3:00 pm with live music from Mix Society Band 12:00 until 3:00 pm. • Free Fish Fry: Noon til gone • Harlem Nights Paris Beer Garden: 11:00 am until 3:00 pm • Bike …

The Paris News reports that the City of Detroit is considering forming an Economic Development Corporation made up of business leaders, nonprofit organizations, and churches. The city will hold a public vote on raising the sales tax from 7.75 – 8.25. The money raised would be for city activities and …

Paris Police observed a suspect walking in the 400-block of NE 25th who was involved in a man with a gun call in the 2400-block of Ridgeview St. Allegedly, officers found 22-year-old Jerry Wayne Watts, of Roxton, in possession of methamphetamine and a handgun and arrested him for both offenses.

The United Way of Lamar County will hold its Annual Meeting today (Feb 19) at noon in the Paris Junior College Ballroom and one of the highlights is awarding its Lifetime Community Leadership Award to Joan Mathis. Tickets are $20 per person, or a table of ten is $200.

The Irving-based Boy Scouts of America is hoping its operations can continue intact throughout the country after filing for bankruptcy protection. The organization hopes to work out a huge compensation plan for thousands of alleged victims of sex-abuse and put their lawsuits on hold. Scouting could be forced to sell …

As heard on Mix 107.7 last night, the Paris Wildcats finished district a perfect 8-0 after a 66-40 win over North Lamar. The game was tied at 11 late in the first quarter. Paris then went on a 46-12 run to blow the game open. Trevon Dennis went off during the …