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The Paris-Lamar County Health District’s latest COVID report shows one fatality and 100 active cases of the virus. There were 19 positive PCR tests and 15 positive Antigen tests. Actual numbers may be higher because many people are self-testing and not reporting their results.

Storm Spotter Training Program Scheduled for Monday, Jan 30. The 2023 spring severe weather season is pretty close, and the National Weather Service (NWS)and local public safety officials want you to be ready. Therefore, the National Weather Service Office (NWS) out of Fort Worth will conduct a free severe weather …

An A&M-Commerce graduate celebrates success. COMMERCE, TX—U.S. News & World Report just released its highly anticipated university rankings for 2023, and Texas A&M University-Commerce earned top-100 recognition in five coveted categories. Every year, U.S. News compares regionally accredited institutions across the U.S. to highlight the nation’s best academic programs. The …

They announced Justiss Elementary School’s Science Fair winners recently. The winners pictured with Instructional Coach Lori Kelley (center) from left are: 3rd Graders: Jamir Smith – Slime-Ology Olivia Echols – Carbonation Overload 4th Graders: Co-Champions Gavin Hanley – Bacteria Battle Claire O’Bryan – How to Remove Santa Snow from Windows …

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report that says Texas led the country in new nonfarm jobs last year. Texas employers added 650,100 nonfarm payroll jobs, a five percent jump from December 2021 5o December 2022. As a result, Texas’ unemployment rate dropped to 3.9%, the first time it …

Titus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your assistance in a recent theft of a decorative ornamental wooden wagon in the 600-block of CR 3375 in the Argo Community. Someone took the wagon between Jan 19 and 20. It was made from reclaimed barn wood and didn’t roll or turn. The …

Several area residents and the DeKalb Police Department were present Monday night at Mt Pleasant Civic Center to better understand thunderstorms and tornados. Senior Forecaster Chris Nuttall from the National Weather Service in Shreveport taught the class. The next SKYWARN school will be Monday, Jan 30, at Paris Police Department, …

Have you heard of “bank jugging?” Be aware. Here is how it works. Criminals look for customers leaving banks with cash and follow the victim, hoping they will leave the money in the car while running other errands. It happens quickly, and taking the cash with you is better.

President Joe Biden and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are offering more than $50 million in grants to schools across the country to buy electric buses. Schools receiving government funds are Martinsville, Cushing, Kilgore, Queen City, and North Hopkins. North Hopkins will receive $790,000.

Councilman Clayton Pilgrim told the City Council Monday that there were plans for a replica of Paris’ Eiffel Tower with a red cowboy hat at Cox Field. In addition, private individuals would fund a mini Eiffel Tower at the airport terminal for around $14,000.