Lamar County Commissioners opted to discontinue the burn ban that has been effective throughout the county since last month. The action took place in their regular called meeting Tuesday  morning.  Effective immediately, outdoor burning in the county is allowed.

  High school basketball teams are back on the hardwood tonight with many continuing district play. — Paris – The Prairiland Patriots look to continue their run at the postseason when they hit the road to take on Como-Pickton. The Chisum Mustangs will be at home to host Winnsboro. The North Lamar …

  Aaron Parker Elementary recently recognized four students for reading more than one million words this school year. A word count was generated through Accelerated Reader (AR), a computer-based reading program that allows students to take a quiz after reading a book. The program tracks the total number of words …

  The Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office will be forced to make some cuts to its operations. Patrols will focus mainly on high crime areas and some deputies will be moved to reserve status. Some items will be auctioned off. The shortfall is because the Sheriff’s department insurance premiums have increased …

  This year, 2018, marks the United Way of Lamar County’s 75th anniversary in Paris and the event will be celebrated at the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Awards on Wednesday, February 21, from noon-1:00 pm at the Paris Junior College Ballroom. In addition to reporting on the 2018 Fall Campaign, a wide …

  Hugo Police made contact with 20-year-old Keyondra Markell Gaffney after a traffic stop and ended up arresting him on felony drug charges. A Choctaw County man was arrested Monday after a traffic stop turned into a major pot bust. Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics officers searched Gaffney’s vehicle and discovered …

  Area high school basketball teams have their sights set for the postseason as district play continues on. — Paris – The Prairiland Patriots win a rivalry game at home over the Chisum Mustangs Friday night, 58-55. The Lady Patriots sneak by the Lady Mustangs as well to stay on pace for …

  An SUV collided with a Shredding Service van on Hwy 121 near the Hwy 11 intersection in Fannin County. One person in the van, identified as Nicholas Edwards, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person was flown to a hospital in Plano in undisclosed condition. The crash is …

  The SPCA, along with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and the Honey Grove Police Department, have seized 117 dogs, 21 puppies and two cats from a location authorities say was a puppy mill. A spokeswoman from the SPCA says the animals were mistreated, neglected and suffering from health problems. …

  Lamar and Red River County Crimestoppers are offering a reward of $1000 for the suspect or suspects who vandalized two SUVs that were parked near the corner of Price and First Street in Paris. If you have any information, call 903-785-TIPS.