A North Texas man was critically injured Sunday afternoon after a sky diving accident. The 54-year-old man’s parachute did not fully open, and he landed in a field in Fannin County near Whitewright . The man, who has not been identified, is listed in critical condition. Fannin County deputies …

  Paris Junior College students are competing against other colleges in SGA Region 3 in a blood drive today.  The event is sponsored by the Student Government Association and will take place in the Student Center Lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The blood drive  will be counted as …

  37 year old Kaugena Lucette Bills was arrested in the 1300 block of  Clarksville for theft with at least two prior convictions. She allegedly tried to steal about $230 worth items from Krogers.

  Another Fannin County church has been destroyed by fire. The Grove Hill United Methodist Church, just outside of Leonard has been a staple in Fannin County for over a century. This is the second church fire in Fannin County in a week. That state fire marshal and Fannin County …

  Paris – The crosstown showdown on the hardwood defined what a rivalry is down to its very definition. Starting on Friday night with the North Lamar Pantherette’s winning 51-49 over the Paris Lady Cats on a Bailey Jones basket at the buzzer. The Pantherette’s improve to 6-3 in district …

  Congratulations to our KOYN Teacher of the Week is Alison Reese 3rd Grade teacher at Hugo Elementary. She was nominated by Dakota who said: Ms. Reese should be the next teacher of the week because she goes above and beyond to help each of her students. She loves each …

  Lamar County commissioners will meet in regular session this morning and discuss the upcoming Paris Wine Fest.  It’s proposed that the courthouse again be used as the starting point, where information packets can be distributed. The Fest is scheduled for April 9 from 6pm – 9 pm.  Other agenda …

  The North Lamar ISD Board of  Trustees will discuss a possible bond election at tonight’s meeting. Public input on the proposal will also be invited at the meeting. Trustees will also discuss going out for bids for new band uniforms because the program  has grown so much recently. Tonight’s …

  The Paris City Council will discuss a proposed public transportation system  for the city at tonight’s meeting.  Under the proposal, the city would put up $25,000 for the system, which will be run by the Ark Texas Council of Governments with a $100,000 grant.   Senior citizens and disabled people …

  The Blossom Volunteer Fire Department is having its annual fundraiser Chili Supper and Auction tomorrow at the Blossom Elementary School Cafeteria. Serving starts at 5:00pm and the auction starts at 6:00pm. They’ll  be serving hot or mild chili, Frito pie, hot dogs, regular or jalapeno beans, cornbread and tea …