Campbell’s Soup and the Amcor Rigid Plastics have begun construction for a new bottling facility at the Campbell’s plant in Paris.  The $7 million facility will bottle all flavors of V8 juice. The new plant will create about a dozen jobs, and should be completed by the fourth quarter …

  Our Mom of the Week is Lezlie Carrell nominated by Courtney Harbison who said…..My mother is an amazing mom to my sister and I, and amazing wife to my father, and a wonderful “Mamie” to our children. I can not explain how difficult it must be to juggle all …

  After 20 years and 577 wins with the PJC Dragons, head baseball coach and Athletic Director, Daron Clark has accepted an offer to become the AD of New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico. During his tenure with the Dragons, Clark helped groom six All-Americans, 55 All-Conference players, …

  The Heat Advisory for North Central and East Texas has been extended through at least 8pm Saturday. Temperatures will continue in the middle to upper 90s with afternoon heat index values between 103 and 105.

  Texas retail gasoline prices dropped a penny this week to an average $2.14 per gallon. AAA Texas experts say the cost of crude oil has moved higher over the past few weeks, making gasoline more expensive to start the summer driving season.

  The Paris Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday night at 8pm The events are sponsored by the Paris Horse and Rodeo Club and are sanctioned by  CPRA, CRRA and UPRA. Events include Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Cowgirl Barrel Racing,  Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling and Team Roping.  The …

  51 year old Michael Piland has been indicted by the Fannin County Grand Jury for allegedly shooting his wife, Shannon,  in the face at their home in Dodd City. She lost an eye and part of her brain in the attack and is unable to speak. Piland is currently …

  Paris Junior College has announced the resignation of  Athletic Director and baseball coach Derron Clark. Clark will become the new Athletic Director at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, N.M.  Clark’s lifetime career record is 577 – 550 .

  The Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw has presented a Purple Heart to a State Trooper serving in Paris. Trooper Tim Keele observed a suspicious person sitting on the concrete barrier in the middle of Loop 286 and when he made made contact with the suspect the man became …

  Wednesday morning around 8:15, a Paris Police Officers arrested Jerry Young, 55, in the 700 block of NE 5th. Young had an outstanding felony warrant for theft of property of $2500 with two or more previous convictions.