Lamar County Commissioners will meet at 9:00 this morning and are expected to continue discussing a tax abatement for Kimberly Clark. If approved, the abatement will help the company with a multi-million dollar improvement to the plant in Paris and maintain at least 500 full-time employees during the term …
Read More »Court Today for Lamar County Man Accused of Sexual Assault of Child
A man recently transported from a state penitentiary in Huntsville to the Lamar County Jail is slated to appear in court this afternoon. Jared Tanar Roberts, 37, is facing a new charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a child. The alleged victim is now a ten-year-old child. Roberts is currently …
Read More »High School and NFL Wrap Up Scores Plus Stars Pickup 2nd Victory
Area high school football teams were in district action Friday night. — Paris – The Paris Wildcats get off to a hot start with a big road win over Liberty Eylau, 28-24. The Cooper Bulldogs are 2-0 after shutting out Chisum, 32-0. Clarksville had a big night over Detroit, 35-16. The …
Read More »Antlers Funeral Director Arrested for Possession
Antlers funeral director Tom Burkhart was arrested by Pushmataha Deputies after a misdemeanor amount of meth and marijuana were found at his residence. His bond was set at $3000.
Read More »Authorities Searching for Bonham Man Accused of Sexual Indecency With a Child
Authorities are searching for a Bonham man accused of sexual indecency with a child. Charles Edward Aldridge is wanted on felony warrants for sexual contact with a nine-year-old child and indecent exposure. Investigators say Aldridge is on the run with his son, Eddie.
Read More »Boren Promoted to Captain at Paris FD
The Paris Fire Department has promoted one of its firefighters to the rank of Captain. Drew Boren took on his new leadership position on Saturday.
Read More »113th Annual Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Banquet Tomorrow
The 113th Annual Lamar County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and awards ceremony will be held tomorrow night at the Love Civic Center. The theme of the banquet is “Where Champions are Made” and legendary Coach Gene Stallings will be the featured speaker. Awards will be given to various businesses throughout …
Read More »Paris Woman in Court Today for Child Endangerment
A 24-year-old Paris woman will appear in Sixth District Court in Lamar County this afternoon for allegedly endangering a child. Stephanie Breann Simer was arrested after police executed a search warrant at a home on 14th Street and discovered methamphetamine and a loaded firearm. The drugs and gun were reportedly …
Read More »High School Football and Zeke Suspension a Go For Now
It’s week seven of the Texas High School Football season. — Paris – Tonight the North Lamar Panthers bring in the Anna Coyotes to R.L. Maddox Stadium for the 7-4A district opener on MIX 107.7. The Paris Wildcats will be in Texarkana to face the Liberty Eylau Leopard on 101.9 KBUS. …
Read More »Weekend Events Around Paris
Paris Antique Fair – New Location Downtown Paris Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14. Brought to you by the Paris Downtown Association – sponsored by Toyota of Paris, Harrison Walker & Harper, Paris Pecan Co., Carriage House, Paris Visitors & Convention Council, First Federal Community Bank and Suddenlink. …
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