The man who was being sought as a suspect in the stabbing death of his father in Moore, Oklahoma, has been arrested in North Texas. Reportedly, 21-year-old Jacob Barber was taken into custody when after officers responding to a suspicious person report found him sleeping next to a commercial building. …

The United Way of Lamar County’s “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive will begin next week and continue through August 9. Supplies may be dropped off at the United Way office at 2340 Lamar Avenue or at partner businesses, which are listed on our news website. (Lamar National Bank, Everett …

  There will be a celebratory event for the 2019 9u World Series champions tonight at 6:30 pm. The event will be at Paris Ford on the loop with hamburgers and hot dogs provided. North Lamar Panther football reserved season tickets holders will have the opportunity to reclaim their seats Aug. 5, …

A 20-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to pointing a laser at a DPS helicopter. DPS agents were in the air when a green light illuminated the helicopter’s left side. The pilot reversed course and the chopper was again targeted, …

Delta County Deputies are investigating after a female Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) meter reader was attacked by several of the property owner’s dogs. The woman was transported to a hospital in undisclosed condition. It’s unclear if the dogs were current on their rabies vaccinations and they have been quarantined on …

A Lamar County jury has convicted Jermaine Davis of the murder of KeTemya Hurndon. The jury also convicted Davis of Possession of between five and 50 pounds of marijuana and felon in possession of a firearm. Davis will learn his punishment after a sentencing hearing.

There will be a celebratory event for the 2019 9u World Series champions Thursday night at 6:30 pm. The event will be at Paris Ford on the loop with hamburgers and hot dogs. The Chisum Mustangs will host a Football Camp for Grades 3rd-9th on July 27–29. The cost is $40. Equipment pickup …

Fun, food and giveaways planned for students Ready, Set, Go!, a community event for students attending Aaron Parker Elementary, will be Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Students and their families will enjoy activities, food, and giveaways. The back to school celebration will be located on the north …

A former Mesquite Police Officer has been found not guilty of aggravated assault for shooting an unarmed man twice in the back as he was fleeing from the officer. Derick Wiley was fired by the department after the 2017 shooting that wounded Lyndo Jones. Authorities say Wiley mistook Jones for …

Marco Gonzales recovered from a shaky start to throw seven strong innings, Austin Nola hit a three-run homer to put Seattle ahead for good, and the Mariners handed the Texas Rangers their eighth straight loss with a 7-3 victory Monday night. Game 2 of the series is tonight at 9:10 …