Paris News

  On Tuesday, April 23, junior and senior art students attended the PJC Art Day. Students chose two workshops, explored new techniques, and had a blast being creative.

Emma Wilkins and Carson Holzwarth, two outstanding students from the community, have been honored with prestigious scholarships recognizing their achievements. Cameron Ashton presented Emma Wilkins with the Lamar County Electric Cooperative scholarship. Carson Holzwarth (left), shown with principal Mark Keith, was presented with the Making A Difference Scholarship.

  Wednesday, officers responded to the 1200 block of SE 16th about a suspicious person’s call. They contacted John Wade Armentrout, 40, and Christopher Robin Jones, 49. They were subjects wanted on felony warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Jones’ warrant was from Georgia, and the Lamar County Sheriff’s …

A reluctant Donald Trump will return to a New York City courtroom Thursday as his hush money trial resumes. At the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Washington over whether he should be immune from prosecution for actions he took during his time as president.

They placed Bowie High School in Arlington on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after an on-campus shooting outside the school. Arlington PD and the Arlington ISD held a joint press conference Wednesday evening and confirmed that a 17-year-old student shot an unidentified 18-year-old student. The shooter was in custody with no other details, …

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has issued a Silver Alert for 61-year-old Tommy Tynes, who was last seen in Lone Grove last week. They consider him at risk. Tynes suffers from heart problems and diabetes and has mobility issues. He was driving to Gainesville to visit his daughter but never …

April 27–29, 2024 Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage, like hurricanes, flash floods, and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the …

Tickets are still available for the Sulphur Springs Rotary Club’s ‘Claws for a Cause’ seafood boil this Saturday, April 27. Gates open at 5:00 pm on Celebration Plaza and this year in addition to crawfish, the boil will include shrimp and snow crab. Individual tickets are $40, and can be …

From Titus County’s Facebook Page Garden City, Missouri, apprehended 22-year-old Mt Pleasant fugitive Kolby Dwayne Roach. Authorities acted on information regarding Roach’s location in a cooperative effort between the Titus County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement agencies in Cass County, MO. Kolby Roach awoke to the harsh reality of …

The Paris City Council seeks over 35 volunteers to serve on several city boards and commissions. These groups help shape and influence public policy, provide a more diverse viewpoint for the City Council to consider, and enable citizens to participate in city government processes. Thirteen boards and commissions, each with …