News

December, 2021

• 13 December

  Hopkins County Bookings

  Miranda Ranell Thomas Officials arrested 32-year-old Miranda Ranell Thomas of Paris at the Lamar County jail for bond forfeiture on a Hopkins County warrant for possession of more than four grams but less than 200 of a Penalty Group One controlled substance. She is now in Hopkins County Jail on …
• 13 December

  Van Zandt County’s Hit-And-Run Driver Seriously Injures Woman

  VZ County Hit and Run Suspect Vehicle Van Zandt County Deputies need the public’s help locating a 2008 or 2009 Infinity connected to an assault in the Rolling Oaks area between noon and 12:30 Sunday. It may have damage to its right front fender and wind scoop. Detectives say the …
• 13 December

  Rangers Investigating Bowie County Shooting

  The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Simms Friday afternoon. It happened after Bowie County Deputies responded to a report of a suicidal person. Reportedly, 60-year-old Mark Robert Peters was inside his home and fired a shot, refusing to come out. After several hours of negotiations, Peters eventually …
• 13 December

  Titus County Bookings

  Juan Bedolla Titus County arrested 20-year-old Juan Bedolla of Mt Pleasant on two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Burglary of Habitation, and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle. No other details were available, and his bond is unknown. Roger D. Fincher Deputies arrested 52-year-old Roger D. Fincher of …
• 12 December

  NTCC Employees Awarded

  Winners of the 2021 Whatley Employee Enhancement Grant were (from left): Cynthia Jarvis, Doug Richey, Jim Ward, Andrew Yox, Carmen Shurtleff, and Fredia Thomas. Not pictured are Melissa Fulgham, Mary Hearron, and Heather Hughes. The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that nine NTCC employees have been …
• 12 December

  MPISD – News

  MP Speech and Debate team members at the UT Tower. Front row L to R: Merlin Cardona, Gopi Amin, and Angie Hernandez 2nd row L to R: Anthony Orellana and Madeline Tumey-Simmons 3rd row L to R: Taylor Hubbs and Connelly Cowan Anthony Orellana and Connelly Cowan with their speaker …
• 12 December

  Weekly Roadwork Report

  TxDOT Paris District Dec. 12 – Dec. 18, 2021 Hopkins, Franklin Counties Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031. SH 37, Franklin County: from the elementary school to US 67, you should watch for lane closures, and short traffic delays …
• 12 December

  North Lamar’s Joe Tuttle Celebrates 40 Years As A Peace Officer

  On Friday, North Lamar Police Department Officer Joe Tuttle celebrated his 40th anniversary as a peace officer with a surprise reception at Aaron Parker Elementary. Also known as “Jolene” or “Officer Pappaw,” Joe has become a beloved member of the Aaron Parker family. Joe became a state-certified licensed Reserve officer …
• 12 December

  Paris ISD collaborates with Mathews Auto Group to present GROWL Awards to Teachers

  Paris ISD principals named winners for the November GROWL Awards “Getting Results from Outstanding Wildcat Leaders.” Winners are Sharon Brown, Ruth Rainey, Sonia Simon, Tamara Fowler, Christine Bennett, Rebecca Pilkington, Sydney Hines, and Cayce Green. Superintendent Paul Jones and Assistant Superintendent Althea Dixon conducted a drawing for grand prizes sponsored …
• 10 December

  Hazardous Weather Outlook

  Southwest Arkansas, Northwest Louisiana, East, and Northeast Texas Today and Tonight Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will be possible across much of the area today. However, the NWS expects thunderstorms to increase intensity and coverage this evening and tonight as a vital cold front approaches. Some storms could be severe. …