News

March, 2024

• 27 March

  Informational Meeting On Paris Farmers And Artisan Market

  The Paris Farmers and Artisan Market is hosting an informational meeting about the market at 6:00 pm Thursday, March 28, in the City Council Chambers at 107 East Kaufman Street. Current and new vendors and food truck operators who would like to learn about opportunities at the market are encouraged …
• 27 March

  Skydome Mobile Planetarium In Paris This Weekend

  A fun and educational experience of astronomical proportions is coming to Downtown Paris. SkyDome, a mobile planetarium, will offer virtual tours through the solar system daily on Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. The 35-foot wide, 15-foot tall inflatable planetarium will be in the former Paris High School Gymnasium …
• 27 March

  Titus County Jail Bookings

  Titus County arrested Lee Wallace Erwin. They charged him on a warrant for Online Solicitation of a Minor Sexual Conduct. Deputies arrested Kemon Zaquan Daniels in Titus County. They are accusing him of Possessing a Prohibited Substance or item in a Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility.
• 27 March

  Hopkins County Jail Bookings

    Victor Ramirez-Hernandez was arrested Tuesday in Hopkins County for Burglary of a Habitation. They also charged him with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Deputies arrested Amber Diane Landers in Hopkins County for violating her probation for Possession of a Controlled Substance of between one and four grams. At …
• 27 March

  Paris Police Report For Tuesday, March 26

  Kevin Delano Lockett At 1:10 Tuesday morning, a traffic stop for a vehicle equipment violation in the 3400 block of Lamar Avenue resulted in the arrest of Kevin Delano Lockett, 57. Lockett was a passenger in the vehicle, and police observed him making furtive movements as the officer approached. Lockett …
• 26 March

  Hopkins County Chamber Connection – March 27

  By Butch Burney Less than two weeks before the Great Total Solar Eclipse on April 8! Here are a few items we want our residents to know: The crowd we have is weather-dependent. Yes, we are expecting a lot of visitors—thousands—if the weather is sunny. If it’s raining, we won’t …
• 26 March

  California Man Convicted Of Cryptocurrency Laundering

    A San Francisco, California man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. John Khuu, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business, and importation of MDMA before U.S. Magistrate …
• 26 March

  Paris High Seniors Place in Air Force Essay Contest

  Paris High School senior Ashton Hilliard placed second in the Air Force Association Earle North Parker essay contest for the Northeast Texas region. Madeline Green, Mackenzie Martin, and Kiera Martin were all finalists. At a dinner and recognition ceremony held at The Oaks Country Club in Greenville, all four students …
• 26 March

  Do You Want $1 Billion Or $525.8 Million?

  For the sixth time in Mega Millions lottery history, the jackpot prize is worth over $1 billion ahead of Tuesday’s 10:00 pm draw. If you match all six numbers on your ticket, you’ll choose between $1.1 billion paid out as an annuity over 30 years or taking home a lump …
• 26 March

  Texarkana Man Charged With Child Porn

  Jonathan James McLean, 38, of Texarkana, AR, is in the Miller County Detention Center with bail set at $250,000. They arrested McLean on 100 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. On March 14, the arrest resulted from ICAC and TAPD executing a …