Two Choctaw County Jail inmates are back in custody after surrendering to authorities Thursday, only about an hour after they walked out of the laundry room for a visit with their girlfriends. Authorities say trustees Rakeem Lennox and Harley Davidson are now being held in lockdown and have been …

  The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday morning that its President and CEO had submitted his resignation. Ken Higdon said in his resignation that he had accepted a similar position in Denison. His last day at the Lamar County Chamber will be November 3.

  Three Lamar County men accused of separate sex crimes against children are slated for pre-trial hearings in District Court today. Kerry Lynn Mann of Powderly, Ronald Duane Bishop and Eldon Paul Jackson of Blossom all have trials set for this month.

  It’s week seven of the Texas High School Football season. — Paris – Tomorrow night 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 …

  The Paris City Council has entered into a contract with T-Mobile to place a cell phone tower on the east water tower. The space on the tower will cost T-Mobile $1800 a month but will rise 3% each year.

  The Paris Antique Fair and Paris Wine Festival starts this weekend at the Gibraltar Hotel in downtown Paris. The event will feature vendors from throughout the region and tastings offered by eight area wineries. Hours will be 10:00 am until 8:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Saturday. …

  Area high school volleyball teams were on the court last night for district competition. — Paris – The Paris Lady Cats sweep through the Pittsburg Lady Pirates in straight sets, 25-18, 25-16, and 25-22. The win keeps Paris at the top of the district standings at 5-1. The Prairiland …

  The playoff picture is starting to shape up as area volleyball teams take to the court tonight for district play. — Paris – The North Lamar Pantherettes head to Texarkana to face the Pleasant Grove Lady Hawks. The Paris Lady Cats look to stay at the top of the standings when …

  The Delta County Cotton Harvest Festival in Cooper is Saturday. Activities include a Motorcycle Run and carnival and plenty of food. Free live music will feature Curtis Grimes and Muscadine Bloodline.

  Paris Antique Fair – New Location Downtown Paris – The Gibraltar Hotel! 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 …