Aaron Parker Elementary’s 4th-grade students, with their unwavering dedication, transformed their classroom into a living museum, bringing to life the stories of influential figures from history and today. As part of their curriculum, students diligently researched and studied the lives of various impactful individuals, ranging from historical icons to …
Read More »Hopkins County Christian Alliance Hosting Baccalaureate
The Hopkins County Christian Alliance will host a Baccalaureate service for the Sulphur Springs Class of 2024 and their families on Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 pm at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium. The service will feature special music from the SSHS Choir Ensemble, speakers from the community, and …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
Hopkins County Deputies arrested Kassandra Marie Harmon on felony drug trafficking charges. They booked her for the Manufacture or Delivery of more than four but less than 200 grams of a Controlled Substance. They also accused her of Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence with the Intent to Impair an …
Read More »East Texas Man Guilty Of Murdering Housemate
An East Texas man pleaded guilty in Gregg County District Court Monday to Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The state accused 51-year-old Michael Ralston of Longview of fatally shooting his housemate, 44-year-old Eric Wynns. It was during a dispute about loud noise. When police arrived on …
Read More »Paris City Council Selects New Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem
At Monday night’s meeting, the Paris City Council elected Mihir Pankaj as Mayor and Gary Savage as Mayor pro-Tem.
Read More »Paris Chalet Hosting Hamburger Meals To Redo Courtyard
Paris Chalet, a senior living facility providing compassionate care to all Paris residents, is hosting a hamburger fundraiser on Friday, May 17. The money raised will be used to redo their courtyard and build a new pergola. Hamburgers will be $6 and can be picked up or delivered. Orders for …
Read More »How To Apply For FEMA Assistance
After Oklahoma’s tornadoes, you have options. Disaster assistance is available online, over the phone, or in person. Homeowners and renters in Carter, Hughes, Love, Murray, Okmulgee, Osage, and Pontotoc counties impacted by severe storms and tornadoes from April 25 to May 9 may be eligible for FEMA assistance. FEMA may …
Read More »Lamar County Jury Call For Tuesday, 03.14 Has Been Canceled
.They canceled the jury call scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, at Lamar County Court. Those receiving summonses for jury duty do not have to report.
Read More »Fundraiser For Bogata Woman Needing A Liver Transplant
The Rivercrest HS Class of 1987 is holding a fundraiser on June 1st from 5 – 8pm for Carolyn Strawn Gibson. The event will include a BBQ sandwich dinner, silent and live auctions, live music, raffles and much more. Carolyn is suffering from very serious liver disease and is …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Monday, May 13
On Saturday, an officer responded to a welfare concern in the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue. The reporting party advised that Abbie Faith Bishop, 26, was abandoning her infant in a bathroom stall at that location. As the officer arrived, he observed Bishop leaving alone. The officer detained her …
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