Everett Elementary second graders gather around their teacher’s desk to see that overnight their caterpillar had spun itself into a silky cocoon. Each day the students witness amazing changes as they grow butterflies from caterpillars. Seeing the changes, from left, are Debbie Allred’s students Elizabeth Giberson, Shawn Smith, Gabby Lawson, and Joel …

  Teachers and staff at North Lamar ISD raised $816 for the Children’s Advocacy Center through its ‘Jean Week’ campaign. NLISD superintendent Dr. Jason Adams and NL representative Tammy McGuire, second from right, presented a check to CAC Executive Director Rebecca Peevy, second from left, and Angela Bates, CAC Forensic Interviewer/Family Advocate. The money will be used …

  Troy Thomas was flown to a trauma center in Plano after a head-on collision over the weekend on Hwy. 82 East, between Blossom and Detroit. The driver of the other vehicle, 24-year-old Andrew Rougex, of Detroit, was reportedly treated at PRMC. Troopers say Rougex may have fallen asleep at …

  The 50th Annual Lamar County Junior Livestock Show gets underway this week at the RRV Fairgrounds. The show will be on Thursday and  Friday and the buyer’s appreciation meal is at 5:45 pm Friday at the community exhibit center. The sale of market animals will be at 6:45 in …

  The Hugo ISD will resume classes today after the teacher walkout, and students will be required to attend school on five Fridays to meet attendance requirements. Teachers will have an additional work day on April 27.

  PJC won their second straight baseball game as they edged out Navarro junior college 7-6. With the win, the dragons are now 16-24 on the season. PJC will be at Navarro on Saturday for a double-header. — Weather permitting, district softball and baseball will continue tonight for area teams. — Paris High will …

  Everett Elementary has a virtual zoo on display in the second-grade hallway for all to see.  It just takes scanning a QR code into an electronic device for one to learn about the animals.           Using Chromebooks and iPads, the second-grade science classes began researching facts, life cycles, habitats, …

      “Truth or Dare” [PG-13] (Wide) Watch Trailer A harmless game of Truth or Dare among friends turns deadly when someone – or something – begins to punish those who tell a lie or refuse the dare. Stars: Lucy Hale, Tyler Posey, Violett Beane, Sophia Ali   “Overboard” [PG-13] (Wide) Watch Trailer …

  Paris Community Theatre is presenting Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Performances are this Friday–Sunday. Friday and Saturday performances start at7:30 pm and Sunday performances begin at 2:30 pm. “Rumors” contain adult language and situation, and parental discretion advised. For tickets or more information, please visit www.pctonstage.com. — Through this Saturday (Apr 14) the City of Paris will have two drop-off locations for …

  With the potential for severe weather approaching this spring, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase specific items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies. It is Saturday through Monday (Apr 28-30). A list of emergency preparation supplies that you may purchase tax-free is on the Comptroller’s …