Early voting for the May 7th Municipal elections begins today and will run through May 3. Texans will be voting for city council seats, school boards and in some locations, bond elections will be on the ballots.  In Lamar County, there are contested races for the PJC Board of …

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott is reminding all Texans that they will be able to purchase emergency preparation supplies tax free this weekend. During the 84th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott signed SB 904 into law, allowing for sales tax exemptions on emergency supplies from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April …

  Congratulations to the KOYN Teacher of the Week, Amanda Whitaker first grade teacher at Aikin Elementary. She was nominated by Daysen Watson who said: “She loves each of us as her own kids, she helps us learn everything we need to go to 2nd grade, she’s patient and she’s a great …

  Paris – 11-4A All-District soccer selections were recently released. Paris senior Justin Mitchell was selected as the district’s Co-MVP. Paris Junior Colin Harris is the Offensive MVP. Fellow Paris Junior Cade Blackmon is keeper of the year and Jeremy Beshirs was named coach of the year. And the newcomer …

  AAA Texas reports that gasoline stayed at the same average price at the pump as a week ago. The nationwide retail gasoline average rose a penny. Association experts say prices could move higher during the second quarter of the year due to supply challenges and increased demand for gasoline.

  Jury selection begins Monday for a Greenville attorney who has pleaded not guilty to murder. Royal Lynn Mullins is accused in the shooting death of Curtis “Topper” Gray. Visiting Judge Jane Roden will preside over the trial and Rockwall County Assistant DADamita Sangermano was named special prosecutor. Sulphur Springs …

  The Hugo ISD Board of Trustees has named High School Principal Harold Dalke to be the interim superintendent.  He replaces Tod Harrison, who is resigning for personal reasons effective June 30th.

  Paris Police Officers responded to Paris Regional Medical Center after receiving a report that a woman had accidentally shot herself. She suffered what were described as non-life threatening injuries. The case is under investigation.

  Paris Police Officers responded to the 400 block of Grand Ave in regards to an assault. Officers were told by the victim that she had been assaulted and choked by her boyfriend, 30 year old Fabein Bagby.  He was arrested for assault family violence by impeding breath.

  Paris – Area teams will be looking to get back on the field in high school baseball and softball this weekend. Tomorrow night the Prairiland Patriots are scheduled to play one of two weekend games when they host Redwater, followed by a Saturday contest against Hooks. Both games are …