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 …
Read More »Paris Woman Charged With Theft
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.
Read More »Another Fannin County Church Destroyed By Fire
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 …
Read More »Bond Set For Hopkins County Man Who Fired At Officers
Bond has been set at $75,000 for a Hopkins County man involved in an armed standoff with deputies and a SWAT team made up of Sulphur Springs police, deputies and State Troopers. 62 year old Jerry Walton Crawford allegedly fired shots at the officers, and one bullet damaged …
Read More »COMMERCE POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY
The fourth class of The Commerce Citizen’s Police Academy is scheduled to start on Thursday, March 3rd. The Citizen’s Police Academy was established to promote an understanding of the Commerce Police Department and its policies and procedures. Police work is filled with many variables that require …
Read More »Weekly Roadwork Report
TxDOT Atlanta District For Feb. 7-13, 2016 Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing a new bridge. IH 30 – From SH 8 to Anderson Creek, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures. US 82 – From IH 30 …
Read More »Paris ISD Employees Receive GROWL Award
“Getting Results from Outstanding Wildcat Leaders” January 2016 Sponsored by: Service Solutions
Read More »Careful With Political Signs
TxDOT Reminder: Don’t Place Signs along Highway Right of Way Violators face fines up to $500 PARIS – During campaign season, the scenic Texas landscape blooms with a particular kind of flower, the political sign. TxDOT officials remind the public that placing campaign and other signs on public …
Read More »LeTourneau University
MEN’S BASKETBALL An offensive rebound and put-back attempt by ETBU’s Junior Mitchell led the visiting Tigers to a 56-54 win over LeTourneau University on Saturday in Longview. The YellowJackets (9-13, 6-7 ASC) had forced a desperation 3-point attempt by Dylan Augustine with the shot clock winding down before …
Read More »Hopkins County Man Jailed for Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon
Bond has been set at $50,000 for a Hopkins County man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies were called to a disturbance on CR3310 and found 30 year Michael Anthony Baker sitting in his car with two knives in his possession. Deputies say he was …
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