Paris Police made contact with Gregory Perkins in the 700 block of Bonham as a result of a traffic stop. He was arrested after officers found him in possession of prescription medication without a prescription and a small amount of marijuana. Perkins was later found in possession of counterfeit …

  The Lamar County inmate who failed to return back to the jail after his work release has turned himself into the jail. Abel Ortega, who was serving a 60 day sentence for violating a protective order had been wanted since Monday night.  It’s uncertain if he will face additional …

  Hugo police and OSBI agents are investigating a murder that occurred late Wednesday night at the Rosewood Apartments. The victim’s father confirmed that James Willis Alexander was shot to death and police say he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are working to identify suspects and witnesses to …

  Texas has set a new record for statewide registered voters. 15,015,700 Texans had registered – roughly 78 percent of Texas’ estimated voting population of 19.3- million. Early voting in the November 8th election begins October 24.

      The headline is actually the perfect analogy to this coming Sunday’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers.  Why?  The running game.  As it turns out, the Dallas Cowboys stand tall as the NFL’s top rushing team, while the Green Bay Packers just happen …

  Paris – Red River Valley football teams return to action tonight for district play. The Paris Wildcats hit the road to take on the Princeton Panthers on 101.9 KBUS. The North Lamar Panthers will travel to Texarkana to take on a struggling Liberty Eylau Leopard team on MIX 107.7. …

  The First Annual Paris Police Officer Association’s Varmint Hunt is coming up Saturday starting at noon until noon on the 16th. Entry fee is $100 per team, two people per team. It happens in Lamar County and surrounding areas. All TPWD rules and regulations must be followed and no trapping is allowed. Scoring …

  Badge pinning ceremony will be held today at 4pm in the Paris Municipal Courtroom for new officers B.A. Middleton and Cody Logsden; Newly promoted Captain Joseph Nelms will receive a Gold Badge and his K9 Cupa will receive his badge; and Life Saver Awards will be presented to Officers …

  A portion of U.S. Highway 82 in Lamar County has been dedicated and named in honor of a Paris-based DPS trooper who died in the line of duty earlier this year. The designation  of the Trooper Jeffrey Nichols Highway extends from 42nd Street SE to the Red River County …

  Boswell Police Chief John Page resigned at Wednesday night’s city council meeting for what he called, “ unforeseen reasons”.  The council promoted Assistant Chief Brian Earnest, to interim  chief. .