News

July, 2022

• 29 July

  Free Haircuts For Paris Students

  A Paris barber shop gives free haircuts for pre-K students through high school on August 13 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. The Royal Barber Shop is at 116 Bonham Street in Paris. For more information, call 903-517-4476. The Royal Barber Shop has been around since 1916 and is the …
• 29 July

  Four-Day Week For Sulphur Bluff ISD

  Sulphur Bluff ISD will transition to a four-day school week, two weeks after classes begin on Aug 8. The new school days will start at 7:55 and end at 4:15. Meet the Teacher Night will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm Thursday, Aug 4 at the school.
• 29 July

  Chamber Of Commerce “Leadership Sulphur Springs”

  Registration continues for Leadership Sulphur Springs, a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The cost is $500, usually paid by the applicant’s employer. To apply, go to the Chamber’s website at HopkinsChamber.org, email Butch@HopkinsChamber.org or call 903-885-6515.
• 29 July

  Beto Visits Pittsburg

  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke’s campaign tour brought him to the Douglass Alumni Community Center in Pittsburg Thursday. The former El Paso congressman spoke on several issues like abortion, teacher pay, and guns following the shooting in Uvalde. O’Rourke calls for universal background checks, red flag laws, and raising the …
• 29 July

  Atlanta Police Investigate Shooting

  Atlanta Police received a report of a shooting at a residence Thursday afternoon. When the officers arrived, they found a man seriously wounded in the backyard. They transported him to a hospital in Shreveport and listed him in critical condition. The investigation continues, and a person of interest is in …
• 29 July

  Some Lottery Winners Suffer Depression

  They say that money can’t buy happiness, but what if you’re worth more than a billion dollars? The winner of tonight’s mega millions jackpot can purchase anything they want, but experts say that the thrill will quickly wear off. Tonight’s top prize is now the second largest jackpot in the …
• 28 July

  Beto Visits Clarksville And Pittsburg

    Beto O’Rourke at Clarksville On Wednesday, Robert “Beto” O’Rourke traveled to Clarksville and Texarkana on his ‘Drive for Texas’ town hall series. The Texas gubernatorial Democratic candidate plans to spend 49 days on the road and travel throughout the state over the summer. O’Rourke will hold more than 70 …
• 28 July

  Paris Police Report For Thursday (Jul 28)

  Jeremy Doyle Dancer Paris Police located Jeremy Doyle Dancer, 40, of Sumner, in the 100-block of W. Kaufman Wednesday night at 8:26. Dancer had three outstanding Municipal Court warrants and, during his arrest, had more than one gram of methamphetamine. Officers charged Dancer with possession of a controlled substance, and …
• 28 July

  Increased Insurance Claims Expected During High Grass Fire Weather

  It’s been a hot and dry summer, with firefighters responding to almost three times more fires this summer than last. Richard Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas says that most homeowner policies covering wildfires expect many claims. Johnson suggests taking pictures of your home in every room before a …
• 28 July

  Sentencing Scheduled Monday For Collin County Man Convicted In January 6 Capitol Riot

  On Monday, a federal judge will sentence Guy Reffitt of Wylie for his conviction in the U.S. Capitol riot. The defense wants a sentence significantly lower than the nine-year minimum, asking the judge to sentence Reffitt to no more than two years. Under federal guidelines, they could sentence Reffitt from …