News

December, 2021

• 12 December

  Paris ISD collaborates with Mathews Auto Group to present GROWL Awards to Teachers

  Paris ISD principals named winners for the November GROWL Awards “Getting Results from Outstanding Wildcat Leaders.” Winners are Sharon Brown, Ruth Rainey, Sonia Simon, Tamara Fowler, Christine Bennett, Rebecca Pilkington, Sydney Hines, and Cayce Green. Superintendent Paul Jones and Assistant Superintendent Althea Dixon conducted a drawing for grand prizes sponsored …
• 10 December

  Hazardous Weather Outlook

  Southwest Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana, East, and Northeast Texas Today and Tonight Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will be possible across much of the area today. However, the NWS expects thunderstorms to increase intensity and coverage this evening and tonight as a vital cold front approaches. Some storms could be severe. …
• 10 December

  United Way of Lamar County Toy Drive

    Drop off unwrapped toys at the United Way of Lamar County office. We will share them with our partner agencies that need to distribute toys this Christmas season! Celebrate the JOY of the giving season with an end of the year, tax-deductible gift to the United Way of Lamar …
• 10 December

  Omicron Variant Found In North Texas

  North Texas confirmed two cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Both are adult men with no recent travel history, fully vaccinated, but neither had a booster. One had mild symptoms, and the other was asymptomatic. One man with the new variant is from Collin County, and the other lives …
• 10 December

  Lamar County COVID Update

  The Paris-Lamar County Health District reports three new positive PCR COVID tests and eight new positive Antigen tests. In addition, they said there are no recent deaths from the virus, and the number of active cases of the disease has increased to 75.
• 10 December

  McCurtain County Couple Dies In Crash

  Two McCurtain County, Oklahoma residents, were killed when their car crashed into a disabled truck on Hwy 37. Oklahoma troopers say 79-year-old Walter Frey of Idabel attempted to pass a stopped vehicle when he crashed into the truck. He and his passenger, 62-year-old Melinda Frey, died later of their injuries. …
• 10 December

  Teen Charged In Hugo Murder

  The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a teenager in connection with a murder in Hugo that occurred on November 15. They charged 17-year-old Sacarious Holman as an adult with first-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old Phillip Jones. Officials say a juvenile of Native American descent is also …
• 10 December

  New Official For City Of Paris

  Rob Vine The City of Paris has hired an Assistant City Manager. Robert Vine most recently served as Dayton’s Police Chief and Deputy City Manager. He has also worked for the Mt Pleasant Police Department. Vine will be in charge of Engineering, Planning and Community Development, Utilities, Public Works, Library, …
• 10 December

  Clarksville City Council Approves EDC Agreement

  The Clarksville City Council has approved a $250,000 loan agreement negotiated by the Clarksville EDC and 3R Lumber. The deal will keep at least 14 jobs in the city and should add ten more during the loan’s five-year life.
• 10 December

  Weekend Events In Paris Area

  Christmas in Reno will be held Saturday (Dec 11) from noon until 5:00 pm at Reno Kiwanis Park. The event will feature holiday shopping with local vendors, karaoke, food, and many activities for children and adults. For more information, call 903-784-6581 or visit renotexas.us online. The Annual Wassail Fest in …