Lamar and Red River County Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of 37-year-old Desmond Duane Coleman. He’s wanted on Red River County felony warrants for burglary of a habitation and unauthorized use of a vehicle. He’s described as a black male, 5 -11, and …

  The Paris City Council will meet in a special Executive Session behind closed doors tomorrow to discuss a $1.28 million incentive package for a company that could create at least 100 new jobs for the community. Several other topics, including the responsibilities of the city council, residential maintenance and …

  Paris – The 7-4A All-District Selections have been released. Decorian Phillips of the Liberty-Eylau Leopards is selected as the District’s Most Valuable Player. Paris Wildcat Senior Running Back Donovan Williams is named Offensive MVP after 1,600 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns. Junior Defensive End Vershaud Richardson is the defensive …

  The Boys and Girls Club of Red River Valley’s online auction continues. More than 300 items are available. You can register to bid and buy these items at bgcparis.com or the organization’s Facebook page. The live auction will be tomorrow at 1st Street Studio in downtown Paris. It will …

  Blossom will hold its annual Christmas parade on Saturday at 2:00 pm. The theme this year is “A Country Christmas.” The city will offer a $100 prize for the best float. Other prizes include $50 for the best ATV, $25 for the best bicycle and $25 for the horse …

  North Lamar ISD Assistant Superintendent Brandon Dennard has resigned to become the Superintendent of the Red Lick ISD in Bowie County. His last day with North Lamar will be the end of this semester. He will begin his new position on January 8.

  The Paris Regional Medical Center Team raised more than $23,000.00 as part of its 2017 United Way Campaign, which is $6,000.00 more than 2016 donations. Team Members pledged donations, but, in the spirit of keeping it creative, hosted other events including a pumpkin decorating contest to help raise funds. …

  In lieu of having a canned food drive this year, North Lamar Independent School District held a school-wide loose change drive with the proceeds going toward the Kiwanis Club of Paris Food Drive. The pocket change collected by students will help with food baskets for those in need during …

  Area high school hoops teams were on the floor last night. — Paris – The Clarksville Tigers cool off the Prairiland Patriots with a 37-31 win at home. The Chisum Mustangs pick up an impressive road win over North Hopkins, 42-38 to improve to 6-3 on the season. The …

  The community is invited to honor all crime victims on tomorrow at 6:30 pm at the 15th Annual Tree of Angels at the Central Presbyterian Church 309 S. Church St. in Paris. Crime victims are invited to bring an ornament or select an angel to place on this special …