Officers responded to a fraud complaint in the 1500-block of Clarksville Street and were told that an unknown suspect(s) had passed three counterfeit $20 bills at unknown times during transactions with the business. The investigation is ongoing. Paris Police Department received a complaint that alleged that a child under …
Read More »NLHS Science Students Participate At State
Three science students from North Lamar High School competed in the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio on March 24 and 25. Participating in the Physical Science category was Emma Fowler with her project ‘I love Electrolytes’ and Teddy Fischer with his project ‘3D Printing: Plastics and their properties’. Josh Fulton competed …
Read More »NL Academic Team Advances To Region
North Lamar High School will be competing at region after competing at the District 14 AAAA Academic meet in Pittsburg on Friday and the Lincoln Douglas Debate and Speech Tournament in Pittsburg on Tuesday. The top three individual winners and the top team in each event will go on to compete in the region …
Read More »North Lamar Junior Heads To State Rodeo Competition
Jessee Young, a junior at North Lamar High School, has been named champion of several events after competing in the Region IV Texas High School Rodeo Finals over the weekend in Sulphur Springs. Titles she now holds are the 2018 Champion Reining Cow Horse, 2019 Champion Breakaway Roper, and …
Read More »Easter Festivities This Weekend At Maxey House
The public is invited to enjoy various Easter activities at the Sam Bell Maxey House during “Easter at the Maxey House” on Saturday from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Admission is free for all of the activities on the grounds. The regular admission fees apply for tours of the …
Read More »Lamar County Men Plead Guilty To Sex Crimes Against Children
Two Lamar County men have pleaded guilty in District Court to sex crimes against children. Wiley Towers, 74, pleaded guilty to three counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Jared Roberts, 38, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading …
Read More »Lamar County Commissioner’s Court To Meet This Morning
The Lamar County Commissioner’s Court will meet in special session this morning at 10:00 am. The agenda lists that commissioners will make a payroll correction and approve payment of claims, payroll, and other bills.
Read More »High School Sports Update Plus Rangers Unveil New Menu
In GOLF: the NL boys finished 2nd place in the district. Palmer Campbell, Karson Stephens, Kameron Scott, Jackson Nottingham and Cody Williams qualified for regionals for the boy’s team while Morgan Ross qualified for the girls! — The NL baseball game at Pittsburg has been moved from Friday to Thursday night at 6:00 pm. — …
Read More »Paris Area Weekend Preview
The Lamar County Humane Society, Neighbors Emergency Center of Paris, and Petco will host a pet adoption Saturday from noon to 2:00 pm. Money for pet food has been collected by Neighbors to give in adoption bags. For more information, call 903-784-6860. Maxey Baptist Church will be hosting an …
Read More »Oklahoma Teachers Set To Walk Out April 2
Oklahoma teachers are set to walk out on April 2 over salary demands and school districts are trying to determine how big the impact will be. Some school districts plan to close indefinitely during any walkout. Some are planning on closing for one day. There are many other schools …
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