Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled release of natural gas today between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at two locations in Lamar County. One is approximately seven miles south of Loop 286 at the south end of CR 24140 and one mile south of FM 1184. …

  Officers responded to the 3100 block of Clarksville in regards to a suspected narcotics violation. Officers made contact with 22-year-old Shalein McCray who was allegedly in possession of fewer than four ounces of marijuana and multiple Xanax tablets. McCray attempted to resist but was subdued and arrested for manufacture or …

  Paris Police is investigating a stabbing that allegedly occurred in the 1500 block of West Houston. The victim refused to provide any information to the officers, but the investigation will continue.

  Officers responded to a warrant arrest in the 2900 block of Clarksville. Officers made contact with 24-year-old Taylor Marion who was known to have an outstanding warrant out of Lamar County for possession of a controlled substance. When officers attempted to place her under arrest, she pulled a knife …

  Area high school football teams took to the field for this weekend for their first scrimmages of the 2017 season. The scrimmages were made up with two portions of practice. A controlled portion and live action with an active clock.  There will be one more week of football scrimmages …

  A Fannin County father accused of killing his son in a drunk driving crash has pleaded not guilty. Kristoffer Croft, 35, of  Leonard, faces several charges, including first-degree murder and driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.

  Because of storm damage at the Grant Choctaw Casino Event Center, the Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers concert is now rescheduled for November 17. If you have purchased tickets they will still be honored. If you purchased tickets for the original concert, they will be refunded at the …

  Jury selection is set for September 20 for a Lamar County couple charged with manslaughter. The charges against Ricky Tucker and Kelsey McFadden stem from the death of 18-month-old Trinity Tope, who died of a drug overdose. The toddler’s mother is currently serving 22 months for manslaughter.

  The Paris ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 this evening in the Ballard Administration Building. The board is expected to keep the tax rate the same, at 1.45 per hundred valuations. The public can make their opinions known at the meeting tonight. Distinctions the district received in …

  Students in Bailey Elementary and Higgins Intermediate in North Lamar ISD will begin classes as scheduled this morning. All 38 items that required fixing as the result of a city inspection have been taken care of.