News

November, 2021

• 9 November

  North Lamar Wildlife Team Advances To State Contest

  North Lamar High School’s Wildlife team advanced to the state competition by their second-place finish at the area contest in Nacogdoches on Nov 3. Members of the group left to right, Justin Bankston, Remington Brown, Conner Watson, and Maverick Brown. Two areas competed; the North Lamar team placed second in …
• 9 November

  Crash Kills Two From Sulphur Springs

  A two-vehicle crash killed Charles Craig and Janice Craig, 86, of Sulphur Springs Sunday afternoon in Hopkins County. Reportedly, Charles Craig was driving a 2017 Nissan Murano at 12:51 Sunday afternoon attempting to exit a business driveway to get onto State Highway 154, three miles east of Sulphur Springs, but …
• 9 November

  New Data On COVID In Texas

  New data from the Texas health department released Monday proves what health officials have been trying to tell vaccine-hesitant Texans for months: The COVID-19 vaccine dramatically prevents death and is the best tool to avoid transmitting the deadly virus. According to a report detailing the Texas Department of State Health …
• 9 November

  Cooper Teens Arrested For Arson

  Jayden Limbaugh | Javon Jones Delta County Deupites arrested Jayden Limbaugh and Javon Jones, both 19 and from Cooper. They charged them with second-degree arson after deputies said they intentionally set two homes on fire early Sunday. There is also possession of marijuana charge of under two ounces. The first …
• 9 November

  Clarksville And Longview ISDs End Mask Mandate

  Clarksville ISD’s board voted to rescind the districtwide mask mandate at its last meeting. Superintendent Kermit Ward recommended they repeal the ruling due to the number of COVID cases shrinking. However, he said the district could return to the mask-wearing policy if patients start rising at a dramatic rate. Longview …
• 9 November

  The Wall That Heals

  Sulphur Springs extend their honor by being one of the 25 cities selected for The Wall That Heals Tour. The wall is home to more than 58,000 replicating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Veterans and community members got a chance to experience this honorary piece over last weekend, allowing them to …
• 9 November

  Another Arrest In Halloween Murder

  Andre Morine Texarkana Police arrested Andre Morine, 24, of Texarkana, AR, as the second suspect involved in the shooting at a Halloween party on Oct 30. Morine reported to the police when he larned his warrant last Friday and is in Bi-State Jail.
• 9 November

  A Little Problem Getting Off A Tractor

  Jerry Mack Price, Jr. Hopkins County Deputies Justin Wilkerson and Kevin Lester, Sgt. Scott Davis and Sgt. Richard Greer drove to Jerry Mack Price, Jr’s residence and found him on a tractor. They knew he had resisted arrest in the past. They advised him of the warrants and asked Price …
• 8 November

  MPISD – News

  Hannah Harvill and Sam Brown Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS seniors named Heisman High School winners The MPHS winners for the 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship program are seniors Sam Brown and Hannah Harvill. The Heisman High School Scholarship continues a 27-year tradition of honoring seniors who accomplish tremendous feats in …
• 8 November

  Constructon Starts On Paris Loop 286

  Watch for Road Work on State Loop 286 in Lamar County PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that a project to upgrade drainage structures and guard and bridge rail on State Loop 286 around Paris, Texas, will begin Nov. 15. Contractor Highway 19 Construction LLC was granted …