News

October, 2022

• 14 October

  Pittsburg ISD Asking For $88.350 Million Bond

  On Nov 8, voters will decide on Pittsburg ISD’s $88.350 million bond election. It involves a new sixth-grade wing and cafeteria at the junior high and a new high school campus to alleviate space constraints. The bond should impact the average homeowner by approximately $27.68 per month if approved. However, …
• 14 October

  Paris Police Report For Friday (Oct 14)

  Jana Lynn Combs Paris Police responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 200-block of Clarksville at 10:40 pm Thursday. A white passenger vehicle traveling northbound on Church St. collided with another as it crossed the intersection at Clarksville. The driver, Jana Lynn Combs, 29, of Sumner, tested to be …
• 14 October

  Mt Pleasant’s Lauren Burge Wins Third Championship

  Team Remington’s Lauren Burge Wins Lady High Overall Title At 2022 NSSA World Skeet Championship Team Remington’s Lauren Burge won the Lady High Overall title at the 2022 NSSA World Skeet Championship, dusting 441 clays on her way to victory. In addition, her Remington teammates Clay Baldwin and Houston Deshotels …
• 14 October

  MPISD Athletic Hall Of Fame 2022

  MPISD Athletic Hall of Fame 2022 MPISD announces the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame honorees: Charley Carter, Keith Fields, O.B. Goolsby, Jeremy Hampton, Monty James, Ernie McAnally, Serina McFarland, Shawn Onley, and Corey Price. Each inductee will be recognized before the kickoff of the Homecoming game against Nacogdoches on Friday, …
• 14 October

  Jarvis Fest 2022

    The Jarvis Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon is Saturday. Oct 15, at 11:30 am, with the inaugural Jarvis Fest 2022 Sneaker Ball at 7:30 pm. The event features scholarship fundraising for United Negro College Fund through Sunday, Oct 16. The guest speaker for the luncheon is former NBA player …
• 14 October

  Texas Based Pickelball Growing

  Pickleball is moving into prime time. There is even a pro league, Major League Pickleball, based in Texas, with Tom Brady, the latest high-profile investor in the sport. Pickleball is similar to tennis. However, it’s played on a smaller court with paddles instead of racquets. The plan is to add …
• 14 October

  Fannin County Man Dies In Alabama Crash

  A Fannin County man has died of injuries he received in a motorcycle crash last week in Alabama. It critically injured 89-year-old Don G. June of Bonham when the motorcycle he was driving ran off the road and hit a guardrail. The Alabama Highway Patrol is investigating.
• 14 October

  Oklahoma Man Sentenced For Sexual Abuse

  Pushmataha County sentenced 36-year-0ld David Leroy Earls, of Tsukahara, with sexually abusing a mentally disabled person. Earls received 140 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for three counts of sexual abuse in Indian Country. The U.S. Attorney prosecuted the case because the defendant is a tribal …
• 14 October

  Blood Drive At Paris Dairy Queen

  A Blood Drive will be held Friday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at the Paris Dairy Queen in the 2000-block of West Cooper Street. The drive will be in the Carter Blood Care bus. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can call Kelly at 903-395-2151 to schedule an appointment.
• 14 October

  Paris Area Weekend Activities

  The Roxton Community Revival held this week wraps up Friday night. Some multiple ministers and musicians served during this event. Paris CASA for Kids Fall for Casa Fiesta is tomorrow at 6:00 pm at the Love Civic Center. Great food, live and silent auction. Call (903) 737-4346 for information. Crime …