Paris News

  Paris police responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of East Grove and a male suspect fled from the officers. The subject eventually stopped and was identified as 24 year old Miguel Scales. He was wanted on a parole violation warrant.  Scales was also charged with evading arrest. …

  Paris police responded to a theft complaint in the 2600 block of Lamar Avenue and arrested 43 year old Mona Green,  who was found to be in possession of a stolen purse. Due to previous theft convictions Green’s charge was enhanced to a felony.

  Paris police responded to a driving while intoxicated call in the 3800 block of Lamar Ave. and made contact with 28 year old  Chad Dunn, who was found to be in possession of synthetic marijuana as well as having children in the car with him. Dunn was arrested and …

      High school debaters from all over Texas competed during Spring Break at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Cross Examination competition.  Of the six top Texas teams, two were from North Lamar. Junior Kay Edwards and Freshman Zach Huffman were named Silver Medalist in Conference 4A while Sophomore …

  Congratulations to our KOYN Teacher of the Week is Mr. Lee Wilson principal at Rivercrest Junior High School. He was nominated by Janet Dickerson who said: “Mr. Wilson is the principal at RJH…he has been really helpful and caring for my son since he has broken his shoulder last …

  The Jury panel summoned to report for the 6th DISTRICT COURT in Paris on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Those receiving summonses for jury duty on that day do not need to report. If you have any questions, call the District Clerk’s office at …

  The North Lamar ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 6pm at Stone Middle School and may name the site of two new campuses for the district. Members will go into a closed executive session to discuss a possible land purchase, if the $56 million bond issue passes on …

    Paris police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred about 3am Friday in the 1900 block of Lamar Avenue.  Witnesses told police  that a Red Mustang and a Blue Mercedes were headed in the same direction, and when the Mercedes tried to change lanes, the vehicles …

  Ceremonies will begin at noon today on the downtown plaza in Paris commemorating the centennial of the Great Fire of 1916 that destroyed much of downtown Paris and claimed three lives. The ceremonies will include speeches, exhibits and presentations. Parking on the square will be prohibited after 10:30 a.m. …

  Paris Police and emergency personnel responded to a fatality accident in the 1900 block of Lamar Ave at 3:01 A.M. on March 18, 2016. The caller advised that he observed a red Ford Mustang and a silver Mercedes Benz westbound from the 2400 block to the 2000 block of …