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Paris Man Arrested After Disturbance Call

  Paris Police responded to a disturbance in George Wright Homes and arrested  24 year old Trevis Barrett in the 200 block of SW 7th.  He was allegedly involved in the disturbance and was wanted on an outstanding warrant for burglary of a residence in the 400 block of Grand …

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Hunt County Woman Gets 60 Years for Murder

  The Hunt County woman convicted of murdering an elderly man has been sentenced. Amber Rae Melton of Caddo Mills was sentenced by District Judge Richard A. Beacom to 60 years in prison for killing 86 year old Robert Carroll Younger and dumping his body in a cemetery. She must serve …

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USDA Finds A&M Commerce Violated Animal Welfare Act

  A September inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that Texas A&M-Commerce violated provisions of the Animal Welfare Act because of infighting and poor oversight. The USDA said in one instance a horse suffered because a manager failed to follow instructions for its care. School officials had promised …

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UIL Reviews Rule Changes Plus Stars Win

  Paris – Area volleyball teams were action last night for district play. In a Lamar County showdown, the Chisum Lady Mustangs stay hot after taking down the Prairiland Lady Patriots in four sets, putting Chisum in 2nd place in district 13-3A. Meanwhile, the North Lamar Pantherette’s dominate a 3 …

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Upcoming Events in Paris

  The Festival of Pumpkins is Saturday October 22nd from 9a-6pm in Historic Downtown Paris. Lots of vendors, food, entertainment and activities for all ages.  The 3rd Annual FREE Drive Thru-Flu Shot Clinic Hosted by the Paris-Lamar County Health District at the loop branch of  First Federal Community Bank  will be held Saturday …

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Choctaw County Judges Recuse Themselves from Embezzlement Case

  Choctaw County judges Jana Wallace, Gary Brock, and Walter Hamilton  have recused themselves from a case involving former Choctaw Electric Co-op CEO Terry Matlock. Matlock allegedly used co-op employees to do work on his private property and used the co-op’s credit card for more than $70,000 in personal purchases. …

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Two Dead in McCurtain County Crash

  Two people are dead after a head on collision in McCurtain County Tuesday afternoon about 3pm. Troopers say 47-year old Debra Kessler of Eagletown, was eastbound on Highway 70 Broken Bow when she crossed the center lane and hit an 18 wheeler driven by 43-year old Roger Ashbrooks of …

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Paris Man Arrested on Drug Charges

  Paris Police responded to the probation office in regards to an outstanding warrant. 21 year old Jalen Hicks was arrested for manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance

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Two Charged Sex Crimes Against Children Appear in Lamar County Court

  Two men charged with unrelated sex crimes against children appeared in Lamar County District Court for pre-trial hearings Tuesday. 46 year old Bryan Williams is accused of continuous sexual assault of a child and remains free on $50,000 bond. 24-year-old Kerry Lynn Mann is accused of sexual assault of a …

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High School Volleyball Plus Stars and Cowboys

  Paris – The post season is right around the corner for Red River Valley volleyball teams. Tonight in district play the Prairiland Lady Patriots and Chisum Lady Mustangs are in a Lamar County showdown with playoff positioning on the line. Match time at Patriot Gym is at 7pm. The …

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