News

July, 2021

• 6 July

  OSBI Offering Reward For Hugo Cold Case Murder

  Jatavion Alexander Photo Courtesy OSBI The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) offers a $10,000 reward for information in the cold case murder of a Hugo man. Someone shot and killed 27-year-old Jatavion Alexander on July 4, 2020. They found his body in his vehicle in the 800-block of South …
• 6 July

  Gilmer Woman Jailed In Titus County

  Deanna Emfinger Titus County arrested 60-year-old Deanna Emfinger of Gilmer on multiple felony warrants. She is charged with Prohibited Substance in a Correctional Facility, Theft of Property with priors, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and two warrants from Gregg County for Theft of Property with prior convictions. Her bonds total …
• 6 July

  Hopkins County Law Enforcement

  Authorities notified Hopkins County that State Troopers were involved in a high-speed pursuit on Eastbound I-30 in Hunt County. They came through Cumby and ended in Chili’s parking lot in Sulphur Springs. Hunt County Deputies detained one suspect, and State Troopers claimed another. Nobody was jailed in Hopkins County. A …
• 6 July

  Upshur County Detective Dies Unexpectedly

  Upshur County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a CID Investigator. Marc Rider collapsed shortly after arriving home from work Thursday evening and died a short time later at the hospital. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Tuesday afternoon (Jul …
• 5 July

  Paris Boil Water Notice Cancelled

  A lightning strike on the tower at the Water Treatment Plant in Paris disrupted communications and caused low water pressure for some residents. It resulted in a Boil Water issued before fixing the problems Saturday and withdrawing the notice. Water is now entirely safe to drink.
• 5 July

  Tire Collection This Saturday In Lamar County

  On Saturday, July 10, from 8:00 until noon, a free tire collection event is open to all Lamar County residents. The drop-off location is 220 North Main in the lot East of the big Lamar County Courthouse Parking lot. Volunteers will be on hand to help unload your tires, so …
• 5 July

  Water Balloon Fight At Maxey House

  Paris, Texas –– Join us at the Sam Bell Maxey House for a good, old-fashioned water balloon fight! Join us at 2 o’clock on July 10 as we toss balloons, enjoy some wacky and wild water balloon races, and play some yard games! Need more info? Give us a call at …
• 5 July

  Friends Of The Maxey House Annual Meeting  

  Paris, Texas –– Have you ever wondered what all we do at the Sam Bell Maxey House? Have you ever wanted to help out and did not know how? Are you a high school or college student wishing to add experience to your resume? Then this is the event for you! …
• 5 July

  Boaters Need To “Clean, Drain, And Dry

  TPWD Emphasizes Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry.” AUSTIN – Over the holiday weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging boaters to do their part to fight back against aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels and giant Salvinia which are threatening Texas lakes. Over the …
• 4 July

  Jarvis Christian College – News

  Dr. Newman Elected Chair of NAIA Council of Presidents Jun 30, 2021, President of Jarvis Christian College to assume duties July 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo.: The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced that Dr. Lester Newman, president of Jarvis Christian College, has been elected as the new chair for the …