The Paris Wildcats close out District 14-4A play tonight as they host Pittsburg. A win by the Wildcats clinches the No. 3 playoff spot. First pitch is 7:30. — Prairiland, having already clinched a playoff spot, will be at Winnsboro for a 7:00 pm first pitch. — While North Lamar will close out there …

    Thu 26 7:00p 9:00p NL Pantherettes vs Brownsboro (home team) in the Softball Bi-District Playoffs at Quitman High School – Charges: $5 adult, $3 students, and all passes accepted Fri 27 7:00p 9:00p NL Pantherettes (home team) vs Brownsboro in the Softball Bi-District Playoffs at Quitman High School – Charges: …

  Inmates at the Grayson County jail set fire to the second floor of the facility Sunday night. After the fire was put out, some of the inmates initially refused to leave their cells so an investigation could be conducted.  No one was hurt, and the investigation is ongoing.

  Authorities are investigating after a woman was killed on the Indian Nation Turnpike in Atoka County over the weekend. Troopers say a woman crossed the center line and collided with an 18-wheeler. Both vehicles caught fire but the occupants in the semi weren’t seriously hurt. No names have been …

  A man suffered non-life-threatening wounds after he was shot by a Honey Grove Police Officer on South 2nd Street Sunday night. State Troopers say it happened after a traffic stop where the driver became combative. The suspect’s name isn’t being released at this time.

  The Red River Valley Tourism Association (RRVTA) invites you to this year’s regional event, the US Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale! In the Red River Valley area, Saturday and Sunday (Jun 2-3) it is the yard sales, garage sales, sidewalk sales, farmer’s markets, and flea markets. All located within participating …

  East Texas Giving Day is being observed tomorrow at the corner of Lamar and Collegiate in Paris from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. It’s a day of online giving where donors can give to nonprofits at one location. Participating are  United Way of Lamar County, Paris Junior College, Habitat for …

  Softball playoffs are set for several area teams. The Prairiland Lady Patriots will play Redwater Thursday at 8:00 pm. Game 2 will be Friday at 6:00 pm. If necessary, Game 3 will be Saturday at 6:00 pm. All three games will be at Pine Tree High School. — The NL Pantherettes will play Brownsboro in a three-game series beginning Thursday night at 7:00 pm. Game …

  Early voting for the May municipal elections in Texas is now underway and will continue through Tuesday, May 1. At stake are city councils, school boards, and some hospital board members. Some area entities are holding bond issue and local options referendums. Election Day is Saturday, May 5.

  A home in Powderly was totally destroyed by fire late Friday night. The home was fully engulfed when firefighters from Chicota, Blossom, Powderly, Hopewell, East Post Oak, and Lamar Point arrived on the scene and could not be saved. The house, which is owned by a volunteer firefighter, had …