A convicted burglar and sex offender who escaped from an Oklahoma state prison near Stringtown at about 1:30 Wednesday morning is back in custody. Officials located 34-year-old Johnny Simmons around 5:30 yesterday afternoon in Coleman, about 37 miles away, and arrested.

  Citi Retail Services released the results of its annual nationwide back-to-school shopping survey to shed light on one of the most anticipated retail events of the year. The study revealed a shopping paradox – while the vast majority of parents (81%) say they value savings over time, 70% of …

  Choctaw County authorities responded to a home between Boswell and Soper after receiving a report of possible gunfire. Deputies arrested a father and son, 50-year-old Bucky Ensey and 28-year-old Dylan Ensey after they discovered meth, marijuana, and explosives in their home. They were charged with aggravated distribution of a controlled substance …

  For the seventh year in a row, the Dallas Cowboys headed to Oxnard California for training camp Tuesday. The first practice is set for Thursday. With 16 practices scheduled through Thursday, Aug. 17. The first preseason game is August 9, in San Francisco. Before last night’s game against Oakland, …

  “Chicken Dance” “Cha-Cha Slide” by DJ Casper “Macarena” Los Del Rio “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid “YMCA” by Village People “Electric Boogie (Electric Slide)” by Marcia Griffiths “Hokey Pokey” “Wobble” by V.I.C. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams “Shout” by Isley Brothers “Love Shack” by The B-52’s “We Are Family” by Sister …

  Yelp’s new feature might help you avoid food poisoning. The platform announced that it will begin featuring hygiene scores of restaurant alongside reviews, photos, and other information. The feature is currently only available in California, Illinois, New York, Texas and Washington, DC, but Yelp says it intends to roll …

  The Children’s Library program, “Creative Signs,” American Sign Language, will be holding an end of session finale at the Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market tomorrow night at 6:30 pm. The ASL students will be performing songs, poems, etc. in American Sign Language. The event is free and open for everyone …

  Paris firefighters responded at about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon to a house fire in the 600-block of West Washington Street. When they arrived on the scene, flames were visible outside the structure. The extent of damage had not yet been determined.

  Lamar County Deputies are investigating a report of a suspicious person in the Blossom area. The white male, who is believed to be in his late 20s or early 30s, told the complainant that he was with CPS but was unable to provide identification or documentation. He reportedly went …

  A new ordinance has been unanimously approved by the Paris City Council governing how landlords must maintain rental properties. All homes must have running water, properly wired electricity, if applicable, properly working gas,  a stable foundation and roof, glass in the window frames and working doors.