The 2018 Snowflakes & Diamonds Gala is coming up Saturday at 6:00 pm at the  Love Civic Center. The gala will feature dinner, free beer and wine and live entertainment featuring Twisted Whiskey and DJ Wyatt Bowden. This event benefits the Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society.

  Wade Park Before and After New Equipment Some of the money raised through a bond issue approved by Paris voters in May will be used to renovate two city parks. Work got underway at Oak Park this week and is slated to begin soon at Wade Park. The cost …

  The City of Paris Sanitation Department will maintain its normal collection schedule Monday on Martin Luther King Day, January 15, to better provide outstanding service to its residents. Regular collection policy and procedures will apply. The Compost Site is closed every Saturday during January and February. Call 903.784.9289 or 903.784.9277 with any questions.

  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 …