News

October, 2022

• 13 October

  Flu Shots Strongly Urged

  Medical experts sound the alarm about the need for a flu shot. The CDC control and the American Medical Association are teaming up with the Ad Council on the “get my flu shot campaign.” Dr. Willie Underwood with the AMA warns that the U.S. could see a severe flu season. …
• 13 October

  Lamar County COVID Update

  The latest COVID report from the Paris-Lamar County Health District shows 67 active cases of the virus in the county. There were no fatalities. There were eight positive PCR tests and18 positive antigen tests.
• 13 October

  Paris Community Theatre Murder Mystery

  An odd-ball cast of has-been actors revive their careers in “Drop Dead!,” a potboiler murder mystery directed by “Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage” Victor Le Pewe. At the dress rehearsal, the set falls, the props break, and the producer and someone murder an actor. But the show must go …
• 13 October

  Lamar County First Responders Softball Benefit

  Lamar County first responders are hosting a charity softball tournament on Oct. 15 at the Chisum softball field, with the first game starting at 8:00 am. Teams will comprise 11-12 players with three women on the field, which is $275 per team or $25 per player. The proceed provides Christmas …
• 13 October

  CRIMESTOPPERS Golf Tourney In Paris

  Crimestoppers All Golf 4-Man Scramble tournament sponsored by Paris Chevrolet will be on Saturday, Oct 15, at 1:00 pm at Pine Ridge Golf Course. The cost is $300 per team or $75 Per Player. To sign-up, call Angie at (903) 491-5043 or Sonya at (903) 227-2319. Lunch will be ready …
• 13 October

  Penalty Phase Of NE Texas Capital Murder Trial

  Taylor Parker Bowie County Jail The penalty phase of the Capital Murder trial of Taylor Parker got Wednesday underway in New Boston. The jury found her guilty of killing a pregnant woman and stealing her unborn daughter from her womb. Prosecutor Kelley Crisp is seeking the death penalty. However, defense …
• 13 October

  Gilmer ISD Bus Driver Finds Dead Body

  A Gilmer ISD bus driver taking students home from class Wednesday afternoon found a dead body alongside the road. They did not release either the bus driver’s or the deceased person’s names, and authorities would not say whether the victim was male or female. Foul play is not suspected, but …
• 13 October

  Titus County Jail Bookings

  Jeremy Jerome Johnson Titus County Deputies arrested 42-year-old Jeremy Jerome Johnson for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Deadly Conduct by Discharging a Firearm, and Terrorist Threat. He remains in jail on a $245,000 bond. Tequan Jerome …
• 13 October

  HCUW Totals Climbing

  This week, the Hopkins County United Way Campaign meeting showed that donations had totaled more than $26,500 toward this year’s goal of $150,000. United Way workers will meet again at 9:00 am each Tuesday through Nov. 9 at the Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office. Anyone who the United Way has …
• 13 October

  Volunteers Needed For Hopkins County StewFest

  If a person or group would like to volunteer to work in one of the service tents at the Hopkins County Championship Stew Festival, please contact Chamber President Butch Burney. Call 903-885-6515 or email butch@hopkinschamber.org. Volunteers can help from 9:00 am to about 12:15 pm on the day of the Stew …