Paris police officer Tierra Ricks, Brian Ramirez, and Derek Belcher have been sworn into their new positions by Paris City Clerk Janice Ellis. Newly hired Officer Ricks graduated from the East Texas Police Academy last Friday after 19 weeks of training and will begin her field training today. Ramirez and …

  Law enforcement across Southeastern Oklahoma is warning holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for counterfeit cash. Notices have been put on social media for Pushmataha and Bryan counties. Counterfeit bills were also reportedly passed in Ardmore and Paris last week.

  Regional champion and eighth-ranked Lions host Harding in National Semifinal. COMMERCE – The No. 8 Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions’ football team aims to keep a fantastic run alive, hosting the NCAA Division II Football Championship Semifinal against the Harding University Bisons on Saturday in front of a nationally televised …

  The cooler weather didn’t stop these students from bundling up to ring bells for the Salvation Army. Taking a shift at Walmart, the Junior Crime Stoppers from Stone Middle School collected loose change and bills for the Salvation Army’s red kettle that will benefit those in need during the …

  The Texas High School Football playoff continue across the state with several East Texas Teams still alive. — Tonight out of Class 3A Division II the defending champion Gunter Tigers will take on New Diana at Royse City. In Class 4A Division I the top-ranked Carthage Bulldogs face off with …

  Texas and nationwide retail gasoline prices dropped this week. Triple A-Texas experts say gasoline demand has hit the lowest mark since last February. Regular gas around Paris ranged from $2.12 to $2.34.

  It’s that time of year again. A time to be renewed and refreshed. Come to the Cowboy Church in the Camp in Reno as they present the 12th Annual Christmas in the Camp December 7, 8 and 9. Horse-drawn wagon tours through the Red River Valley Bible Camp begin …

  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 …