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 …

  Red River County Deputies are investigating after an assault allegedly on a Pleasant Grove school bus returning from a basketball game Paris. The Pleasant Grove middle school boys’ basketball team was on the bus when the incident occurred. The alleged victim’s parents have filed an assault complaint.

  North Lamar ISD teachers and staff members recently raised $805 through their ‘Jean Week’ campaign for the Downtown Food Pantry. According to Operations Director Chuck Burton, pictured left, 3,220 meals will be provided through this donation. North Lamar representative Tammy McGuire, center, made the presentation to Burton and Downtown Food Pantry …

  In a friendly competition to help boost the blood supply at Carter Blood Care, North Lamar High School and Paris High School held drives last week collecting a total of 193 units. North Lamar came in with 111 units of blood while Paris had 82 units. Just one pint …