COVID-19

  The City of Mount Pleasant today closed Mount Pleasant Public Library until further notice in response to updated Federal guidelines discouraging the gathering of more than ten people to help mitigate the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The library will offer an alternative “curbside” pick-up service to make …

Due to the growing concern on COVID-19 and recommendations from the CDC to not have gatherings with more than ten individuals, the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will be cancelling all events, committee meetings and programs through April 30. In addition to this, the Sixth Annual Cinco de Mayo on …

Guaranty Bank & Trust announced today that, effective immediately, it plans to operate all locations with limited in-person services as part of the national effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Drive-thru banking services will remain available at applicable locations during standard hours of operation. All locations will …

    Beginning March 23, 2020, all spring courses at Paris Junior College will be available online for students. The Paris campus, PJC – Greenville Center, and PJC – Sulphur Springs Center will be closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Students should login to Blackboard and look for instructor emails in …

    Liberty National Bank of Paris, Lamar National Bank, Peoples Bank, Guaranty Bank & Trust and First Federal are temporarily closing their lobbies to the public.    

As the March 20 monthly sales tax due date approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds businesses to use the agency’s online tools for tax filing and payment. “We are committed to the health and safety of taxpayers, members of the community, agency employees and businesses throughout the state,” Hegar said. …

Sulphur Springs ISD just wanted to let you know that the pickup window for the free meals has changed. The pickup time is now 7:30 am – 11:00 am at the same pickup sites. We just extended it an hour. SSISD Food Services will be providing free meals for all …

Meeting nutritional needs as district extends closure To assist North Lamar ISD families in meeting the nutritional needs of students during the district’s closure, school breakfasts and lunches will be offered free of charge. All meals will be provided in a “grab and go” style via curbside service at Higgins …

Districts implement at-home learning plans To slow the spread of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 in our community, Lamar County schools made a unified decision to close through March 27. Chisum, Detroit, North Lamar, Paris, Prairiland, and Trinity Christian Academy are all committed to providing an outstanding education to our students …

President Donald Trump has proposed the government sending checks to Americans to help curb the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak. He said the amount would be significant and millionaires would not get it. The amount of the proposed checks hasn’t been disclosed. Trump has proposed a huge economic rescue …