The Paris Community Theatre’s production of Lionel Bart’s ‘Oliver!’ begins September 29 and runs through October 8 at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Paris. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. The performances are being directed by Dr. Kyle Jones. The …

  Paris Police arrested 31-year-old Gerald Bridgers in the 1900 block of E Cherry on an outstanding warrant for theft of property valued at between $2500 and $30,000. The warrant stems from the theft a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle from the 400 block of Shady Oaks Lane. Paris Police went to …

  Paris Police have identified the man killed early Sunday morning in the 1000 block of NE 16th Street as 30-year-old Jason Payne of Paris. The individual notifying police of his death, 19-year-old Asa Coker was on the scene when officers arrived and told them he was the killer. He …

  An Oklahoma teenager was shot to death, one suspect is behind bars and another is on the loose. Christyan Boswell, 18, of Valliant, was fatally shot Saturday at the intersection of Wilbur and Mosley Streets. Cody Hilderbrand, 20, was arrested and a manslaughter warrant has been issued for a …

  Week four of the Texas High School Football season Is in the books. — Paris – The Rivercrest Rebels win a Red River Valley battle, pulling away in the 2nd half to beat Cooper, 34-16. The Paris Wildcats spoil homecoming in Pittsburg, 38-20. Wolfe City defeats Detroit, 14-6. North Lamar falls …

  Paris Regional Medical Center has named Scott Avery its new Chief Operating Officer. Avery is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and has deployed multiple times across the globe including four tours in Iraq leading healthcare teams, hospitals and hospital systems providing care to wounded service members. His most recent …

  The Paris City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 5:30 in the Council Chambers. A routine meeting is planned, and members will hear reports from various commissions and boards. The council will also hear reports on drainage, demolitions and code enforcement. Future plans for Economic Development will …

  North Lamar ISD Board of Trustees will host a welcome reception for Interim Superintendent Charlie Martin on Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in the High School library. Martin began as the district’s interim superintendent on September 5, filling the position of John McCullough, who resigned.

  A bench trial for a 21-year-old Paris man charged with murder is set for Thursday before Sixth District Judge Wes Tidwell. Christroyvius Dejaun Mason had waived his right to a jury trial and planned to represent himself after firing his court-appointed attorneys. He has since re-hired attorney David Turner, Jr., to …

  Paris Police made contact with 32-year-old Danielle Humphrey and 35-year-old Byron Medford in the 1100 block of SE 13th and found them in possession of cocaine, Tetrahydrocannabinol, marijuana, and digital scales. Humphrey and Medford were arrested for manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. Paris …