New tax records show that Baylor University paid former football Coach Art Briles more than $15 million after firing him in the wake of a sexual assault scandal that rocked his football program. The Dallas Morning News also reported that former university President Ken Starr received more than $4.5 …

  The free City of Paris Residential Clean-up Week begins Saturday, April 7, and will run through Saturday, April 14. Large bins will be set up from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm in the 1100-block of Bonham Street at The Depot and on 25th Street N.E. near the water tower. …

  April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Paris encourages the community to take a stand for children by raising awareness and learning how to prevent child abuse. Friday, April 6, is “Show Your Blue Day.” Corporations, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to wear blue to …

  Area residents may notice more police vehicles in and around the Paris City Parks, not because of response to calls for service, but to enhance the park experience for all citizens. The Police Department expects to see more people and families taking advantage of the upgraded facilities. Additional patrols …

  Gasoline prices are up seven cents this week. AAA-Texas says say gasoline prices have increased with the arrival of spring and as the market begins to transition from winter-blend gasoline to summer-blend, which is usually more expensive to produce.

  In Softball last night on Mix 107.7, the North Lamar Pantherettes beat Pittsburg 8-0. McKayla Figueroa and Jaycie Hall each had 4 RBI in the win. — Prairiland loss to Winnsboro 3-1 — In Baseball, Winnsboro erupts for 6 runs in the 8th to win 7-1 over Prairiland. — …

  “Ready Player One” [PG-13] (Wide) Watch Trailer When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. Stars: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe   …

  Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin is expected to sign a bill passed by the legislature that will give teachers an average $6100 pay increase. Taxes will increase by $1 a pack for cigarettes, three cents a gallon for gasoline and six cents a gallon for diesel. Also, the oil and …

  Hugo Police have 20-year-old Chandler Bostic in custody for an alleged armed robbery and shooting on the west side of the city. The victim was taken to Choctaw County Memorial but then transported her for surgery at PRMC where she was believed to be in stable condition. Bostic faces multiple …

  Lamar County Deputies are continuing to investigate a burglary on CR 44800 in the Northeast part of the county. The suspect was caught in the act by the homeowner and fled before he could steal anything. He remains at large.