Paris News

  Paris Police responded to the 1800 block of Polk Street to a motor vehicle accident and made contact with 59 year old Jana Speairs. She was taken into custody  for suspicion of driving while intoxicated by way of prescription medication. Speairs had previous convictions for DWI so the charge …

  A candlelight vigil in honor recognition of National Police Week will be held tonight on the square in Paris at 8:30.  On Friday there will be a lunch at the Love Civic Center from 11am to 2pm as well as a blue balloon release to show support for local …

  The Paris City Council has voted to allocate $1.8 million for flood concerns in the city due to the recent heavy rain.  This will be accomplished by reducing the general fund reserve by one month, from 5 to 4 months. Several residents told the council about drainage problems.

  A man is being held in the Lamar County jail after allegedly leading officers on a multi state pursuit.  Investigators say 44 year old Demetricia Johnson stole and wrecked several vehicles during the chase back in October.  He has been charged with robbery and unauthorized use of a motor …

  Paris police responded to the 1500 block of Bonham and were told by the resident that she had been awakened by the sound of running water and found a man she new to be 50 year old Ricky Jones inside the residence. The victim’s boyfriend got up and after …

  North Lamar High School will have a MOCK WRECK today to instill teenagers with the dangers and life threatening consequences of drinking while driving. There will be a morning session beginning at 9:50 a.m. for the juniors and seniors and an afternoon session for the freshmen and sophomores beginning at 1:30 p.m. The mock wreck …

  A National Police Week Memorial service will be held at the DPS office, 4200 Bonham St beginning at Noon  today. The featured speaker will be Sixth District Judge Wes Tidwell. Representatives of the Lamar County Sheriff’s office, Paris PD and DPS will participate in honoring local law enforcement officers.

      ATLANTA – Anyone can be part of the ongoing I-30 East Texas Corridor Study by letting their opinions and concerns be known by only taking an online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/I-30EastTexas, according to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials. I-30 provides an important east-west connection for travel and …

    The jury panel summoned to report Wednesday morning at 9am for the 6th District Court  in Paris has been cancelled and you do not need to appear. If you have questions regarding your jury summons, call the District Clerk’s office at 903- 737-2427.

  DETROIT, Texas — The Detroit Volunteer Fire Department recently received a retired 2005 Stewart and Stevenson M1083A five-ton military cargo truck through the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program. Texas A&M Forest Service administers the program. Recipients of this program are required to convert the conventional military excess vehicle …