Health4U class is a free program held Mondays at 10:30 through the Paris-Lamar County Health District focusing on helping build healthier communities by educating adults on healthy living. It’s held at the Paris-Lamar County Health District, 400 W. Sherman St. in Paris. For more information call Jessica at (903) 785-4561. http://www.parislamarhealth.com

Paris Independent School District students recently competed in campus spelling bees and eight students will represent the District in the annual Lamar County Spelling Bee in the Weger Auditorium at Paris Junior High School on Feb. 5 at 4:00 p.m. Campus winners are Justiss fourth graders Nicuria Brooks and Emma Vincent; Aikin fourth …

The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2018 report that highlights recommendations for policy changes and legislative action. The Committee’s report includes thirteen recommendations to improve upon education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment, and infrastructure as they relate to the military community of Texas. …

Employee absenteeism after major sports events like the Super Bowl is on the rise, suggests new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam. More than half of professionals (54%) know someone who’s called in sick or made an excuse for skipping work following a big game. That’s up from 41% three years …

The PJC men’s basketball team fell to Tyler junior college last night 74-47. Jaylon Pipkins led the Dragons with 22 points. The North Lamar Pantherettes defeated Quinlan Ford 5-1 in soccer last night. All five goals were scored by five different players. Friday night basketball Mt Pleasant at Greenville (boys …

Democrat State Representative Ron Reynolds, of Houston, has filed a bill that would more than double the minimum wage in Texas to $15.00 an hour, up from the current $7.25 an hour. If passed, the increase would take effect on September 1, 2019.

Both the Texas and Oklahoma legislatures are considering bills banning the sale of tobacco products, cigarettes, and electronic cigarettes from to anyone under 21. The Oklahoma bill also includes vaping equipment. The US Surgeon General says teen vaping has become an epidemic.

Support the Paris High School Baseball team by attending the Annual Chili Supper this Saturday from 4:00-8:00 at the Paris High School Cafeteria. The $6.00 includes chili with all the fixings, dessert and drink. Contact Coach Sikes at Paris High School or the Paris High School office for tickets.

The Oklahoma Medical Examiner has identified the burned human remains found in Pushmataha as those of 56-year-old Daver Jo Moore. The OSBI arrested 25-year-old James Dunlap for murder and his mother, 44-year-old Misty Lea Mack for accessory after the fact. No other details have been released and the investigation is continuing.

All earn first chairs On November 14, 2018, band students from Region 4 and 21 met at Longview High School to compete for a place in the All-Region Orchestra.  North Lamar High School had three students earn a place in the ensemble that performed December 1 in Longview.  Pictured in …