Area high school boys basketball wrapped up the regular season last night as the girls continue their playoff march. — Paris – The Paris Wildcats capture the No. 2 seed in district 14-4A after beating Pittsburg 67-43. Paris will match up with Mabank to open the postseason next Tuesday. North …

  Because of allegations of spousal abuse, the interim commissioner of Oklahoma’s State Health Department has resigned. The resignation of Preston Doerflinger was accepted by the Health Department board. The incident allegedly happened in Tulsa in 2012 and was investigated, but was closed and never forwarded to the District Attorney’s …

  An Antlers couple was arrested at their home by Pushmataha County Deputies and Antlers Police. Robert Wylie Hill was charged with possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and counterfeit money. Melissa Oulette was charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

  A Pushmataha County motorist who swerved to avoid hitting a dog on the highway was killed Tuesday when her car hit a culvert, went airborne and hit a tree. Carmel Marie Graham, 71, of Finley, was pronounced dead at the Pushmataha emergency room.

  Paris ISD Board of trustees has voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Paul Jones. The board also gave him a 3% raise.

  Last night the girls played the bi-district round of the basketball playoffs while the boys get ready to finish up the regular season tonight. — Paris – The Honey Grove Lady Warriors advance after a 46-22 win over Quinlan Boles. The Rivercrest Lady Rebels take down Gary, 51-37. The North …

  Friday Feb 23rd the Lamar County Human Resources Council is having their annual Mardi Gras at the Love Civic Center to benefit Meals on Wheels. There will be a live and silent auction plus a cajun dinner catered by Michael Perry. Live entertainment from the David Whiteman Band.  Individual …

  Free Team Roping is Saturday, February 17, at 10:30 am at the Short Go Ministries Arena 6990 FM 410 N Detroit. Your entry fee was paid with 100% payback. There are door prizes, open roping, everyone is welcome, and you can draw a partner. Must be present to hear …

  You’ve likely heard the adage, “The only certainties in life are death and taxes.” Well, thanks to United Way of Lamar County at least one of those things is easier. United Way partners with industry leader H&R Block to help people in Lamar County easily and accurately file federal …

  Would you like to send your loved one an extra special Valentine’s gift? A large posse of girls show up and belt out a couple of tunes and present the recipient with a certificate of love. For a $25 donation, to Trinity Christian Academy, they will send out all …