Attorney Andrew Lester announced his resignation Tuesday from the nine-member Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the board that oversees Oklahoma’s 25 state colleges and universities. He was facing mounting criticism over his role representing drugmaker Johnson & Johnson in its legal fight with the state over the opioid crisis. …

Photo by Tony Corso tonycorsoimages.com Forty-one first responders from several jurisdictions in Lamar County held an emergency preparedness drill this week. The purpose of the drill focused on a simulated active shooter situation. Volunteers served as simulated victims. The drill was a test of the ability of police, EMS, fire, …

Hugo Police is asking for the public’s help in investigating two separate shootings at the Rosewood Apartments. The first shooting was Friday afternoon when an unknown suspect shot at a vehicle that had pulled into the parking lot. There were no injuries. The second shooting happened Monday around 8:00 pm …

The Paris City Council has asked Police Chief Bob Hundley to look into drug and other criminal activity at some hotels in the city. Some of the hotels have more service calls than others, and Chief Hundley will attempt to get the hotels having problems to clean up their acts. …

Two million pounds of seasoned beef have been recalled by Taco Bell because of concerns of metal contamination. Kenosha Beef International says the product was shipped to restaurants around the country and involved five-pound bags of seasoned beef taco and burrito filling.

WBAP is reporting that the arrest affidavit for a former Fort Worth Police Officer has turned up new details. Aaron Dean is charged with murdering Atatiana Jefferson during a welfare call to her home. According to the affidavit, Jefferson reached for a gun and pointed it out the window before …

  After losing in five sets to Commerce on the road in their district opener, the Prairiland Lady Patriots have been on a mission to reclaim the top spot. Last night at home, Prairiland did just that as they swept Commerce 25-13, 25-22, 25-17. The Paris Wildcats continued their domination …

Area firemen teach fire safety practices The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) set the week of October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week. In observance of the campaign, North Lamar elementary campuses brushed up on fire safety. This year’s theme was “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape.  Plan and Practice Your …

Standouts for the first six weeks Students and staff standouts from North Lamar High School were recognized for the first six weeks. Nominations by teachers were based on character, academics, attendance and overall representation of the core values of North Lamar ISD. Beginning front row left are Brady Garrison, Riley …

Twenty (20) Paris High School students in Jennifer Cook’s Commercial Photography classes recently competed in the Red River Valley Fair photography exhibit. Courtney Scales won the first place blue ribbon. Alysabeth Andoe, Sidney Frierson, Zeke Hubbard, and Noel Molina received second place red ribbons. Third place white ribbons were won …