Lamar County deputies responded to a family disturbance in the 3600 block of FM 194 in Blossom and found 61 year old Bobby Dale Parker holding a pair of scissors and standing over a woman who had been cut. The woman did not require hospitalization but did suffer some …

  Lamar County Judge Chuck Superville has appointed Ronnie Bass to be the new commissioner for Precinct 3, which is in the northwest part of the county.  Bass will replace Rodney Pollard, who retired to spend more time with his family.  Bass won the Republican primary election in March and …

  Paris – In high school football from over the weekend the Cooper Bulldogs pick up their first win of the season 24-22 over Prairiland to open district play. The North Lamar Panthers hand Canton their first loss 42-12. The Rivercrest Rebels remains undefeated with a 24-6 win over Alba-Golden. …

  The Paris City Council and Paris Economic Development Corporation will meet 5:30 this evening and discuss developments for the construction of a proposed spec building at 2305 N.W. Loop 286.   The PEDC is recommending that Bobby Smallwood Construction Company be awarded the contract to construct the building.

  Paris Police are investigating a burglary at a residence in the 10 block of NW 13th. Officers were told that an unknown suspect broke into the home while nobody was there and took jewelry, currency, and a television.

  The Red River Valley Fair will open tomorrow night and run through Saturday, October 1. The carnival will open at 6pm nightly and at 11am on Saturday.  There will also be plenty of Arts and Crafts, Chili Cook-off and of course lots of live entertainment. Gate admission to the …

  The Lamar County Commissioners court is expected to appoint a new Precinct 3 Commissioner at this morning’s meeting,.  Lamar County Judge Chuck Superville is recommending that Ronnie Bass be named to succeed Rodney Pollard, who retired  to spend more time with his family.

  PJC Regents will meet in two separate meetings this evening.  The first, scheduled for 5:30 will deal with an appeal from faculty member Pamela D. Smith, whose contract was not renewed.  The 7:30 meeting will deal with the purchase of a new bus for $124,000. The bus will transport …

  Jury selection begins today in Franklin County in the Capital Murder trial of 22 year old James Arthur Crawford the third.  He is accused  of killing 75 year old Rex Raley at a home in the 900 block of Miller Street in Mount Vernon in September of 2014. Testimony …

  Our Teacher of the Week is Cheslie Brook 1st grade teacher at Chisum Elementary…nominated by Emilee Massey who said: “Ms Brook is so kind and understanding I enjoy learning with her she is amazing. ” Teacher of the Week is back for the new school year. We need your …