Paris News

    Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that contractor Richard Drake Construction will begin entrance and exit ramp repairs at four locations along Loop 286 in Paris beginning April 12. The mill and overlay repairs strip away the existing roadway surface and then install a new surface, making …

    During the week of April 4, a message was found scribbled on the walls of the boy’s restroom at North Lamar High School that warranted the attention of school administrators.  A photo of the message was additionally posted to social media.   Upon being notified of the threat, …

  Paris PD made contact with Andrea White (33YOA female) and John Womack (35 YOA male) in the 400 block of Center Street. Both were found to be in possession of a a clear crystal substance and were charged with possession of controlled substance as well as other misdemeanor charges.

  Paris Police responded to the 700 block of Cedar Street in regards to a disturbance. Officers made contact with Quentin Ewing (32 YOA male) and Tawana Hicks (39 YOA female). Ewing was found to have an outstanding warrant for unauthorized use of motor vehicle as well as another misdemeanor warrant. …

  Register your child now for the 2016-2017 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes at North Lamar Independent School District. Parents of students entering Higgins or Aaron Parker Elementary in the fall are encouraged to fill out the necessary paperwork now between the hours of 9 and 2:30 Monday through Friday.  Child’s …

  The Lamar County Commissioners court will meet this morning and is expected to name a new County Treasurer. Current Treasurer Shirley Fults is retiring after 13 years on the job. The person selected to become the next treasurer will serve until 2018.

  The North Lamar ISD Board of trustees will meet in the High School library at 6 tonight and may name a new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.  The board received 75 applications for the position and have narrowed the field down to 3 finalists. Other items on the …

  KXII is reporting that a Lamar County couple who lost their home to a fire in March of 2014 has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Reno and Reno Police Chief Matt Birch.  John and Stephanie Toppings allege in their lawsuit, that Birch would not allow them …

    GOLF Chandler Bawcum is advancing to the Regional Tournament. He was the second individual qualifier with rounds of 88-78 = 166. He will play Monday and Tuesday at Van Zandt Country Club for the opportunity to advance to State. Let us all wish Chandler and Coach Lewis a …

  Our KOYN Teacher of the Week is Mrs. Pam Nichols Kindergarten Teacher at Detroit Elementary. She was nominated by K.B. McEwin who said: “I think that Mrs. Nichols should be teacher of the week because she is pretty and always happy to be with us each day. She is …