The Paris Junior College Board of Regents have decided to table a proposal to sell a building the college owns. The board made its decision after meeting in executive session for almost an hour. The building under consideration has not been disclosed. If the board does eventually decide to …
Read More »Paris Residence Burglarized
Paris Police Officers responded to a burglary of a residence in the 10 block of SE 23rd. Officers say someone had stolen electronics from the residence while the complainant was out of town. The investigation is ongoing.
Read More »Garage Sale to Benefit North Lamar Project Graduation
North Lamar’s senior class is having a garage sale on Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at NL’s old athletic facility located at R. L. Maddox Stadium. Donations are being accepted and can be made by contacting Deborah Sherwood at 903.517.8866 between the hours of 8:00 …
Read More »Services Set for Fallen DPS Trooper
Funeral services for fallen DPS Trooper Jeff Nichols will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 31, 2016 in the Lamar Ave. Church of Christ. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Read More »High School Baseball Results Plus Mavs Win in Today’s Sports
Paris – Last night on the PJC Campus at Hub Hollis Field the North Lamar Panthers take game one of the crosstown showdown on the diamond in a 1-0 pitcher duel over the Paris Wildcats. Sophomore pitcher Matt Gibbons picked up the win on the mound. Ashton Chaffin had …
Read More »Faught VFD Pancake Day This Saturday
The Faught Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual “ Pancake Day” this Saturday from 6am until noon. It will be held at the Faught Station 1, on FM 195, about 6.5 miles from Loop 286.
Read More »Carson and Barnes Circus in Paris This Weekend
The Carson & Barnes Circus will be at the Lamar County Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday. Show times are at 2pm and 5pm both days. The circus is sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley.
Read More »Two Arrested After Noise Complaint at Culbertson Park
Paris police responded to a complaint about loud noise in Culbertson Park and arrested two men on felony charges. 30 year old Patrick Bullock was charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. Another man at the location, 23 year old Dearius Hawthorne was arrested on an outstanding …
Read More »Paris Police Blotter for Tuesday
Paris police are continuing to investigate a burglary that occurred in the 1200 block of 19th Street SW. A possible suspect had fled the scene after he was located by a security guard. Guards recovered several items that had been stolen. Two vehicles were stolen from some homes on …
Read More »Paris Man Arrested for Illegal Gun Possession
Paris Police made contact with 33 year old William Moss and found him to be in possession of a firearm. Moss was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm.
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