Lamar County deputies are investigating after a scammer claiming to work for Amazon called a Lamar County woman and told her that the TV she ordered online was a cash-on-delivery-item. The intended victim told the scammer she hadn’t ordered a TV and the scammer then told her he needed …

  Paris police and Lamar County Crimestoppers are asking for the public’s help in finding the culprits who stole a grey Toyota pickup with tag numbers BG8428 that was stolen from the 1700 block of  of N. Main Street  and recovered in the 400 block of NE 6th where a …

  Officers responded to the 500 block of NE 6th after a theft of a vehicle complaint. An unknown suspect had taken a 2014 Nissan Sentra from that location. Police later located the vehicle in the 1700 block of N Main which was where a 2005 Toyota Tundra was reported …

  Wednesday morning after 9:00, Paris Police responded to a forgery complaint in the 1800 block of FM 195. Allegedly Cedrick Dangerfield, 33, charged gas to a former employer’s account that he no longer had access. Officers arrested Dangerfield for forgery. While Dangerfield was in custody, police charged also charged …

  Wednesday afternoon around 3:40, Paris Police arrested Jonathon Atkinson, 27, and Adell Kirby, 37, in the 2500 block of Graham after a traffic stop. Police found Atkinson and Kirby in possession of marijuana, over nine grams of methamphetamine, a scale, and new baggies used for packaging narcotics for sale.

  Last night the Texas Rangers drop their series with the Boston Red Sox after falling 11-6. Boston scored all 11 runs through the first four innings. While the Ranger come back attempt fell well short, they did get a blast from Prince Fielder [AUDIO]. With the Astros winning last …

  The United Way of Lamar County has announced  that it will be donating $600,000 to local health and human service organizations and programs. The money was raised locally during this year’s campaign and 100% of the money raised will stay in Lamar County. 21 organizations will receive funding this …

  Volunteers are needed for this weekend’s Paris-Lamar County Habitat for Humanity Brush with Kindness.  The painting project is planned for 8am tomorrow  and Saturday at 634  11th Street NW.  If enough volunteers show up,  they should be done by 10am each day. To volunteer, call 903-783-0599 or 903-715-7942.

  Paris Police responded to a theft complaint in the 100 block of NW 4th. Officers were told that an unknown suspect had taken a trailer and riding lawnmower with an estimated combined value of $2800. Paris police responded to the 3000 block of Hubbard in regards to a motor …

  A house in Blossom was totally destroyed Wednesday afternoon after a camper parked behind it caught fire. Fire fighters say the camper behind the home was fully engulfed when they arrived and spread to the mobile home nearby. No one was at home at the time of the fire …