Paris Junior College will name the stage in the Ray E. Karrer Theater for Duane Allen on Oct. 26. The event coincides with a benefit concert that the Oak Ridge Boys are giving later that evening at Paris Junior High School. The PJC recognition is a private event open only …
Read More »Early Voting Begins Today
Early voting begins today for the November 6 General Election. Turnout is expected to be heavy, with contested races at the local, state and national level. Early voting continues through Friday, November 2.
Read More »Neiman Marcus Top 2018 Fantasy Gifts (In Case You Win The Lottery)
Need a $7.1 million yacht? How about jumping out of a plane on a top-secret spy mission with a $315,000 price tag? Perhaps a backyard luxury clubhouse, or a million pieces of candy. No matter your taste, if you’ve got big bucks this is your time of year. The …
Read More »Hansen Speaks In Paris Plus Football Friday In Today’s Sports
Photo by Tony Corso www.tonycorsoimages.com Last night, Dallas sports broadcasting legend Dale Hansen spoke to athletes, coaches, and administrators from Lamar County at First Christian Church. He spoke to the students about lessons learned in his life as a member of the DFW Media covering teams like the Dallas Cowboys. Legendary …
Read More »It’s Everyone’s Job To Ensure Online Safety At Work
Week three of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is here, and we will shine a spotlight on helping everyone at work — from the break room to the boardroom — understand the importance of online safety. When you are on the job – whether it’s at a corporate office, local …
Read More »More Rain? Here Are Three Steps For Flash Floods
Knowing what to do in Flash Floods is very important. Look at this graphic for three simple steps.
Read More »First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces New Partnership With Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission To Fight Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended a press conference at the State Capitol in Austin where she announced a new partnership with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to fight human trafficking. The First Lady was joined by TABC Chairman Kevin Lilly, Executive Director Bentley Nettles, State Rep. Tony Dale, and …
Read More »“Affluenza Mom” Out Of Jail
The so-called “Affluenza Mom” is out of jail. Tonya Couch had been in jail since June when she tested positive for methamphetamines. Couch goes on trial in November for hindering apprehension and money laundering in connection with fleeing to Mexico with her son, Ethan, in late 2015.
Read More »Cowboys’ Williams Suspended Three Games
Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Cowboys confirmed Thursday wide receiver Terrance Williams has been suspended without pay for three games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substance Abuse. Williams’ suspension will be effective immediately, meaning he’ll be fined and miss games against the Redskins, Titans, and Eagles
Read More »Things To Do This Weekend Around Paris
The North Lamar FFA Parents and Friends Booster Club is hosting the 14th Annual Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament tomorrow at the Pine Ridge Golf Course. Check-in is 7:15-7:45 and tee time is 8:00 am. The four-person scramble is $100 per participant and includes lunch. The Second Annual Trooper Jeffrey …
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