Monday, during the eclipse, listen for a jet overhead. According to an email conversation with a spokesperson for NASA Johnson Space Center, two WB-57 aircraft at Ellington will be flying the path of the eclipse! The aircraft will fly the path of totality with science instruments on board. Two test flights …
Read More »Fatal Plane Crash At Antlers
There was a fatal crash involving a plane south of Antlers Thursday. The Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash happened near Cornelius Road South of Antlers, and they said at least two people died in the accident. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers were on the scene investigating by 7:45 …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Friday, Aprl 5
Trequell Rashawn Brown Thursday, officers responded to a family disturbance in the 100 block of East Booth. A victim advised them that Trequell Rashawn Brown, 28, had assaulted them by throwing grease on them, striking and throwing them to the floor. Officers arrested Brown for family violence assault. Brown then …
Read More »Car Accident Involving Winnsboro And Como-Pickton Students
A significant car wreck Thursday night has injured high school kids from Winnsboro and Como-Pickton. It was West of Winnsboro and involved four students. A Winnsboro senior is in surgery and is getting an aortic splint and spleen repair.
Read More »Paris Area Eclipse Preparations, Events
Lamar County and Paris officials have been preparing for the Solar Eclipse on Monday for months. They feel confident they are ready for the thousands of visitors expected in the area. City employees have been coordinating with the hospital, food and fuel providers, and emergency management officials throughout the county. …
Read More »Double Murderer Executed In Oklahoma
A man accused of murdering two people in Oklahoma City was executed Thursday morning at the McCalister State Prison. Michael Dewayne Smith was pronounced dead at 10:20 am. Shortly before he was pronounced dead, he took several short, audible breaths that sounded like snores or gasps. The prison director …
Read More »Tuesday, April 9, Jury Duty Canceled For Lamar County
The Lamar County Court at Law jury call for Tuesday, April 9 has been cancelled. Those receiving a summons for jury duty do not need to report. Anyone with questions should call 903-737-2420.
Read More »Special Meeting Of Paris Housing Authority Board
In the wake of the shooting incident last Sunday in Paris, an emergency public meeting will be held at 10:00 Friday morning, April 5, at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. The conference will address the shooting incident last Sunday, and the board will hear from the public. For more …
Read More »What’s New At Riders Field In 2024
FRISCO, Texas (April 4, 2024) – The Frisco RoughRiders, Double-A affiliate of the World Series champion Texas Rangers, have plenty of new additions to the fan experience in 2024! Buy tickets here. Check out the ticket specials here. Make sure you grab your Feed the Family 4 Pack: 4 tickets for April …
Read More »North Lamar Varsity Baseball Delights Community With Youth Night Extravaganza
The North Lamar Varsity baseball team swung for the fences in community engagement as they hosted a thrilling Youth Night event at Pos Long Stadium. The evening, filled with fun-filled activities and sporting excitement, drew kids from the community to share in the joy of America’s favorite pastime. Sponsored …
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