The recent induction of 69 students into the Paris Junior High School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) stands as a testament to the exceptional standards upheld by the educational community in Paris. This prestigious event saw 69 seventh graders welcomed as new members, each exemplifying not only …
Read More »North Lamar ISD Celebrates Fine Arts Signing Day
North Lamar Independent School District proudly hosted a signing day event today to honor the exceptional achievements of their talented Fine Arts students. The following students were among those celebrated at the event: Joy Greenwell, daughter of Mark and Sara Greenwell, has been awarded a scholarship to pursue …
Read More »Monday’s Sports
NBA Sunday Round 1 G4 Clippers (2-2) 116 – Mavericks (2-2) 111 Knicks leads 3-1 over the 76ers, Pacers are 3-1 over the Bucks, and the Timberwolves sweep the Suns. NHL Monday Round 1 G4 Stars (1-2) vs. Golden Knights (2-1) at Las Vegas 8:30 pm ESPN MLB Rangers …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Monday, April 29
Friday afternoon at 2:33, a Paris Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 1900 Block of Simpson Street for expired registration and recognized the passenger as Brian Nichols. He knew Nichols, 37, had an active warrant out of Red River County. They arrested Nichols for Felony Red River County …
Read More »USDA Links Bird Flu To Cats
TSN- The USDA is urging people who live near dairy farms to be on the lookout for any sick pets that might have bird flu. The Avian Influenza Virus crossed from birds into cattle at some dairy farms in Texas earlier this year. Now, the USDA says cats appear susceptible …
Read More »Lamar Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking
A Lamar County jury convicted Taj Lee of Possession of a controlled substance of less than one gram and one count of Possession with intent to deliver 20 grams of cocaine. After hearing testimony about Lee’s previous criminal history during the sentencing phase of his trial, the jury sentenced him …
Read More »Lamar County Man Sentenced In Fatal Crash
Landon Kyle Allen pleaded guilty in Lamar County District Court last week to Intoxication manslaughter and Intoxication Assault. Allen had allegedly been drinking when he lost control of his pickup and overturned. It killed one of his passengers and injured the other. The court sentenced him to five years in prison for …
Read More »Traveling Veterans Tribute Coming To Bonham
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s ‘Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute‘ will be on display for the public at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2. The Tribute Wall displayed will be the larger version of the traveling Tribute Wall …
Read More »Ribbon Cutting For New Sulphur Springs Senior Center
The City of Sulphur Springs is hosting a Ribbon-Cutting event for its new Senior Citizen Center on Wednesday, May 1, at 11:00 am at 301 Oak Avenue. The federally funded Center has a local funding match through the City of Sulphur Springs. The Center will provide a prominent gathering place …
Read More »Six East Texans Jailed In Stolen Check Ring
Law enforcement agencies have arrested six people, including two from Wood County, for allegedly forging a total of $44,161 worth of checks. They stole the checks from Smith County businesses between March 31, 2023, and April 2. Officials charge 48-year-old Dale Forbus Reynolds and 36-year-old Jessica Carmon Henderson of Mineola …
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