Paris Police made contact with 36 year old Kenji Barr  in the 300 block of E Washington after they saw him placing a clear plastic baggie which is commonly used for packaging illegal narcotics into his mouth. Officers restrained Barr and found him to be in possession of Lidocaine …

  Paris Police are investigating more burglaries in the city. Someone stole a 9mm handgun from a residence in the 3200 block of Ridgeview.  There is a possible suspect and the investigation is continuing.  In an unrelated burglary, thieves entered a building in the 100 block of Center and stole …

  Paris Police made contact with 36 year old Kenji Barr  in the 300 block of E Washington after they saw him placing a clear plastic baggie which is commonly used for packaging illegal narcotics into his mouth. Officers restrained Barr and found him to be in possession of Lidocaine …

  A controlled burn that got out of hand destroyed about 20 acres near Lake Pat Mayse. Firefighters from 10 volunteer departments in Lamar County battled the blaze, and the Paris Fire Department provided mutual aid. There were no injuries in the blaze, which took about 2 hours to extinguish.

  Paris – Area volleyball teams were in action last night, jockeying for playoff positioning. The North Lamar Pantherettes sweep the Pittsburg Lady Pirates for their 45th consecutive district match victory, dating back to 2012. The Paris Lady Cats keep pace for a playoff spot, beating Atlanta. The Chisum Lady …

  Just before jury selection was to begin for the trial of a Commerce man accused of attacking a Hunt County deputy, the defendant changed his mind and decided to plead guilty to the charge. Quincy Allen Kinchen had earlier pleaded not guilty to retaliation against a public servant. Kinchen …

  The Lamar County Brush With Kindness Friday and Saturday will be at 1680 W. Campbell in Paris.  Scraping and priming are done on Friday, beginning at 8 a.m.  Actual painting is done on Saturday, also beginning at 8 a.m. The North Lamar Education Foundation is bringing back its annual ‘Tailgating for …

  Paris Police responded to a burglary of a habitation at the Booker T Washington Homes.  Someone  entered the residence at an unknown time and took a laptop computer. Another residential burglary was reported in the 1800 block of NE Loop 286. A camera and lenses were stolen from the …

  Paris Police responded to a possible attempted kidnapping in the 3100 block of Clarksville. Officers learned that a man had attempted to pick up a child as the child was walking with the mother. The mother picked up the child and the man fled from the scene. The mother …

  Paris – The playoff picture is starting to shape up for Red River Valley volleyball. The Chisum Lady Mustangs are coming off a big win over Chapel Hill on Friday. Tonight is Senior Night at Mustang Gym where Chisum will host unbeaten Mt. Vernon. A Chisum win would help …