Radio Station KHKC in Atoka County took a direct hit from a tornado last night. The general manager and his daughter were inside the building when the tornado hit but were not injured. The entire front part of the station is gone, as well as part of the roof.

  Lamar County and the City of Paris as well as other areas of Northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma were hard hit by tornadic storms that roared through the area late Monday afternoon and Monday night. 2 people are confirmed dead in Oklahoma, and there was extensive damage in Hugo. …

  Paris – High school baseball and softball playoffs are in full swing and several teams will be advancing. The North Lamar Pantherette softball team sweeps the Crandall Lady Pirates in the area round, winning game one 15-4 followed by an 8-1 win on Saturday. The Pantherette’s will take on …

  Dr. Ray M.  Keck has been appointed Interim President at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Keck succeeds Dr. Dan Jones, who served as President at A&M-Commerce from 2008 until he passed away April 29. Since 2001, Dr. Keck had served as the fifth president of Texas A&M International University in Laredo, …

  Two men are hospitalized after an officer involved shooting in McCurtain County. Authorities say Game Warden Mike Virgin and Deputy Sheriff Corey Sharrock went to a home near Broken Bow and were met by gunfire. Deputy Sharrock was shot just below his bullet proof vest,  but returned fire and …

  Municipal elections were held throughout Texas Saturday.  In most locations, turnout was described as “ low”.  We’ve got results on our website. Paris City Council –  District 6 the winner is Cleonne Drake Voters denied a North Lamar ISD  $56 million bond issue by a large margin during Saturday’s election. …

    Congratulations to our KOYN Teacher of the Week is Linda Miles psychology instructor at Paris Junior College. She was nominated by San Juanita Ugalde who said: “Ms. Miles has motivated me a lot, since I am one of her oldest students in her class.  She is my psychology …

  Paris – High School baseball playoffs begin tonight while softball teams pick up with the Area round. The North Lamar Pantherette softball team will take on the Crandall Lady Pirates on MIX 107.7, beginning with game one this evening at 6pm. Game two is tomorrow at 2 with game …

  The Paris Art Fair/Kids Safe Saturday is tomorrow from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Love Civic Center. . There will be lots of vendors with many nice gift  ideas for Mother’s Day, plus educational events for children. The Lamar County Humane Association will be having a Pet Adoption event at the …

  A loud explosion rocked residents in parts of Fannin County Thursday morning. Fannin County authorities say part of the Valley Power Plant in Savoy was being demolished and the sound was said to be portions of the vacant plant being imploded. The remaining buildings will be taken down in …