The Fifth Annual Iron Elite Celebration at Paris Harley Davidson is Saturday at 11:00 until 3:00 pm with live music from Mix Society Band beginning at noon. There is also a free fish fry and Harlem Nights Paris Beer Garden along with a Bike Show. All makes & models are …
Read More »Paris Man Jailed After Stabbing Incident
Paris Police arrested 46-year-old Samuel Dewayne Brooks after responding to an assault in the 1700-block of Fitzhugh Ave. Brooks had allegedly been in an altercation with a 42-year-old family member and had stabbed the family member. The victim was transported to Paris Regional Medical Center where they treated him for …
Read More »Paris Officers On Leave After Fatal Shooting Back On Duty
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 …
Read More »PEDC Tables Action On New Business Project
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 …
Read More »Girls Area Round Set Plus Stars Stay In First In Today’s Sports Update
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 …
Read More »North Lamar Claims Regional Science Fair Medals
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 …
Read More »What’s Ahead This Weekend Around Paris
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 …
Read More »Report: Detroit Considering Forming EDC
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 …
Read More »Roxton Man Faces Drug, Weapons Charges
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.
Read More »United Way Honoring Longtime Community Leader
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.
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