There’s lots of road and highway construction going on in Paris right now, especially on exit and entrance ramps of Loop 286 and motorists are urged to use extra caution when driving highway construction zones. This is National Work Zone Awareness Week and by law, drivers are required to …

  Bond has been set at $43,000 for a man stopped  by Lamar County deputies for a traffic violation.  When the deputy made contact with Reginald Wayne Carter, he conducted a probable cause search after smelling the odor of burnt marijuana. A large amount of cocaine and some marijuana was …

  STATEMENT FROM NORTH LAMAR: It is unfortunate that in this day and time we have individuals who want to disrupt school activities by displaying graffiti or internet posts that raise alarm for our students, parents and school staff.  Regardless, any remarks found or written in and around school facilities …

  Lamar County’s new treasurer is now on the job. Commissioners appointed Nicki Bridgers to the position.  She has served as Chief Deputy treasurer for the past 14 years, and also as an assistant to the county auditor.

  47 year old Silvia Westbrook was arrested by Paris police at the adult probation office on an outstanding warrant. She was charged on a motion to adjudicate guilt for possession of a controlled substance. 25 year old Jamie Reavis was arrested at the Parole Office on outstanding warrants for …

  54 year old Leah Pursifull of Paris has begun serving her 6 month jail sentence for embezzling more than $100,000 from the North Lamar Education Foundation.  When her sentence in the Lamar County jail is completed, she will begin serving 10 years probation.

  A new face will soon be seen leading the North Lamar Panthers.  Coach Aaron Emeyabbi (EM-EE-yah-bee) was the name recommended by the search committee and presented to the School Board by Superintendent John McCullough. Approval was given during last night’s board meeting to name Emeyabbi as the new athletic …

  At about 11:54am Officers responded to a burglary in the 1800 block of W Kaufman. Officers were told that an unknown suspect entered the vacant residence and had taken multiple items from inside. The items taken included miscellaneous tools and craft items. The investigation is ongoing.

  Paris Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd where contact was made with Christopher Jones (41 YOA male). Jones was found to have outstanding warrants out of Greenville Texas for manufacture or deliver of controlled substance and possession of controlled substance and was …

  Paris Police Officers responded to a complaint of forgery in the 900 block of Clarksville. Officers made contact with Robert Froelich (30 YOA male) who was attempting to pass a forged check and was arrested for the offense. Froelich was also found to have an outstanding parole warrant from …