Paris News

      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 …

  The Paris Community Theater will be presenting the acclaimed musical “ Chicago” March 31 through April 10th. The musical is set in the “ roaring 20s” and will be directed by Joshua Maxwell.

  Paris police are investigating a burglary at the Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society building in the 500 block of Lamar Avenue. The thieves stole PS3  and Wii video game consoles and several games.  Entry into the building was made through the back door.

  More than 10,000 people lost electricity Thursday morning as fast moving storms roared through Paris.  There were also numerous reports of  power outages in Lamar, Red River and Delta counties. Oncor reported that several transmission poles were downed in the high winds associated with the storms. Several tornado warnings …