News

May, 2022

• 13 May

  Trump Ralley Slated For Saturday In Austin

  Former President Trump is speaking tomorrow in Austin at the American Freedom Tour. James Wesolek, with the State Republican Party, says that the base wants to hear him about inflation and what’s going on in public schools. New data out this week confirmed that consumer prices spiked by 8.3%, and …
• 13 May

  Free Vaccine Clinic

  Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church will present a free COVID vaccine clinic Sunday at the church at 3300 Clarksville Street in Paris. First and second doses and booster shots will be available between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. The vaccine shots are the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines …
• 13 May

  Childrens’ Gardening Program At Paris Library

  The Paris Public Library is hosting a “Green Thumbs” children’s program Saturday from 10:00 until noon on the deck below the stairway side of the library. The free program, presented in coordination with Lamar County Master Gardeners, is geared toward children in grades K–5. An adult must accompany all children.
• 13 May

  Hopkins County Commissioners Meet

  The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court approved preliminary plat proposals on 70 acres divided into residential lots. They would build 38 new homes over the next several years. Hopkins County Commissioners met this week with representatives of TxDOT and community members to discuss Hwy 11 in Como, particularly the intersection with …
• 13 May

  Hopkins County Jail Bookings

  Victoria Grace Brawley A judge denied bond for a woman arrested in Hopkins County. Officials charged 31-year-old Victoria Grace Brawley with Violation of her Probation for Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon. Miranda Ranell Thomas Officers arrested 33-year-old Miranda Ranell Thomas on a warrant charging her with Violation of her …
• 13 May

  Another Arrest In Upshur County Power Station Fire

  Upshur County has arrested a second man for a copper theft that led to a fire at a power substation in Upshur County last September. They charged Christopher Richard Corbett with criminal mischief $30K to $150K. His bond is $100,000, and Corbett faces a second charge of tampering with an …
• 12 May

  California Man Indicted In Texas

  SHERMAN, Texas – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Rossmoor, California, man with federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Jeremy David Hanson, 44, was named in the indictment returned by a federal grand jury on May 11, 2022, …
• 12 May

  Paris EMS Life-Savers

  It was 5:30 pm on Monday, February 14, 2022, when Mr. Curtis Williams, a 63-year-old longtime resident of Paris who had a significant medical history and used a wheelchair, had a life-changing event, one he will never forget. He was found unresponsive and not breathing by his family at their …
• 12 May

  NLHS Announces The 2022-2023 Drum Majors

  Named as the 2022-2023 North Lamar High School drum majors, from the left, are Nelissa Chennault, Dylan Melvin, and Jaden Brown. Nelissa Chennault is a trombone player and will be a senior next year. “I feel very honored and excited to be chosen as one of the Drum majors and …
• 12 May

  Paris Police Report For Thursday (May 12)

  Zakhari Jamar Tolbert Paris Police stopped a vehicle in the 800-block of Martin Luther King, Jr., for not displaying a registration sticker at 10:53 Wednesday morning. The driver, Zakhari Jamar Tolbert, 39, of Paris, had an outstanding felony assault/family violence warrant and several Municipal Court warrants. Officers arrested Tolbert and …