Local Area Headlines
One Dead, One in Custody in Hopkins County Homicide
6 hours ago
Hopkins County deputies responded to a disturbance in Pine Forest shortly after 1am Friday morning and found 69-year-old Jimmy Holmes, deceased. Witnesses identified 49-year-old Brandon Murray as the killer. HE was still on the scene and was arrested on a murder charge after an investigation by Deputies and Texas …
Read More »Violent North Texas Criminals Sentenced To Federal Prison
8 hours ago
SHERMAN, Texas – Three men were sentenced by Judge Jeremy Kernodle to federal prison for violent crimes committed in Grayson and Tarrant Counties, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. According to information presented in court, on Oct. 3, 2020, Brian Deboris Black, 33, Jason Von Brown, 44, …
Read More »North Lamar High School Seniors Bid Farewell to Extracurricular Activities at Memorable Senior Pep Rally
15 hours ago
North Lamar High School recently hosted a Senior Pep Rally, providing graduating seniors with a poignant opportunity to bid farewell to their beloved extracurricular activities one last time. The event, filled with nostalgia and emotion, saw seniors from various clubs and teams partake in special rituals to mark the end …
Read More »North Lamar High School Celebrates Roselyn Spencer’s Success at State Track Meet
15 hours ago
The spirit of unity and support was palpable at North Lamar High School as the entire student body came together to send off junior athlete Roselyn Spencer to the State Track Meet with a spirited display of encouragement and pride. This cherished tradition, orchestrated by the drumline and cheerleaders, saw …
Read More »Stone Middle School Hosts Spectacular Pep Rally Showcasing Student Talent
15 hours ago
Stone Middle School transformed into a hub of excitement and talent on April 30, 2024, as students showcased their remarkable skills and creativity at the highly anticipated Pep Rally. With a diverse lineup of acts ranging from comedy to musical performances, the event captivated audiences and celebrated the vibrant talents …
Read More »North Lamar High School Class of 2024 Decorates Lawn with Signs of Future Endeavors
15 hours ago
As the school year draws to a close, the graduating seniors of North Lamar High School are celebrating their next steps in a colorful display of ambition. The Class of 2024 has adorned the school lawn with a vibrant array of yard signs, each symbolizing a unique journey into the …
Read More »Stone Middle School 8th Graders Build Mousetrap Cars
15 hours ago
Stone Middle School 8th graders are learning about the Engineering Design Process by building Mousetrap Cars. Mrs. Laughlin’s 8th grade classes, working groups of 2-3, spent a class period researching different designs and evaluating what is good or bad about the designs. After researching, students designed their own mousetrap car …
Read More »Municipal Election Day In Mt Pleasant – May 4
20 hours ago
SATURDAY, MAY 4 ELECTIONS NTCC Board Kerry Wootten, Lance Walsh Mt Pleasant Place 3 – Seth Alexander, Jonathan Hageman Place 4 – Kelly Redfearn, Tim Dale Place 5 – Carl Wayne Hinton, Henry N. Chappell II Harts Bluff ISD Alex Ortega, J. Colton Bradshaw, Jay Senn, Bryan Banda Harts Bluff …
Read More »Paris Police Report For Friday, May 3
20 hours ago
Thursday morning at 9:25, during weekly scheduled inspections, a buyer-victim brought a 2022 Toyota Camry to an Investigator with the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force for assistance with a title determined as a “fake” by a Tag Office. During the vehicle inspection, the Investigator determined that the seller had …
Read More »Municipal Election Day In Paris Area May 4
23 hours ago
Saturday, May 4, is Municipal Election Day in Texas, and at stake are city council seats, school board positions, and, in some locations, bond elections. Polls will be open from 700 am – 7:00 pm. In Paris, there is one contested seat on the city council. Incumbent mayor Reginald Hughes …
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Friday’s Sports
20 hours ago
NBA Thursday East Round 1 G6 Pacers (4-2) 120 – Bucks (2-4) 98 Winner Knicks (4-2) 118 – 76ers (2-4) 115 Winner Friday East Round 1 G6 Cavaliers (3-2) at Orlando Magic (2-3) at 6:00 pm ESPN West Round 1 G6 Clippers (2-3) at Dallas Mavericks (3-2) at 8:30 pm …
Read More »NTCC – Sports
2 days ago
Eagle Baseball Makes Postseason Tournament The Northeast Texas Community College baseball team has solidified the third-place position in Region 14 North of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The Eagles will finish conference play with two games this weekend against Navarro College at NTCC, weather permitting Saturday, May 4. Navarro …
Read More »Thursday’s Sports
2 days ago
NBA Wednesday East Round 1, G5 Celtics (4-1) 118 – Heat (1-4) 84 Winner Mavericks (3-2) 123 – Clippers (2-3) 93 Luka overcomes illness with knee and puts the Mavs up 3-2 in the first round. The Pacers lead the Bucks 3-2 tonight, and the 76ers trail the Knicks 3-2. …
Read More »Wednesday’s Sports
3 days ago
NBA Tuesday Round 1, East G5 76ers (2-3) 112 – Knicks (3-2) 106 Cavaliers (3-2) 104 – Magic (2-3) 103 Bucks (2-3) 115 – Pacers (3-2) 92 Wednesday Round 1, G5 Heat (1-3) at Boston Celtics (3-1) 6:30 pm TNT Mavericks (2-2) at Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 pm TNT …
Read More »Mt Pleasant Softball Advances To Area
4 days ago
The Mount Pleasant Lady Tigers softball team swept the Dayton Lady Broncos in the best of three series, 6-5 and 10-0, in the Class 5A Region II Bi-District Softball playoffs this past weekend at Rusk High School. With the win, the Lady Tigers (24-10-1) will advance to the Area …
Read More »Community Calendar
M(29) Jazz Band @ Servants of Hope Banquet
Algebra 1 EOC
Culinary @ Dairy Museum
T (30) Algebra 1 EOC
6:30 Choir Concert @ Auditorium
W (1) Algebra 1 EOC
7:30 Ensemble Band Concert @ TAMUC
T (2) State Track (Thurs – Sat)
F (3) JV Tennis District
6:00 Soccer Banquet @ Cafeteria
S (4) 8:00 Saturday School – Attendance Make-up
Save the dates….
5/7 Band Concert
5/11 Prom
5/18 Theatre Banquet
5/24 7:30 Graduation
Seniors – Keep checking the counselors page on the website for local scholarship information.
M(29) Jazz Band @ Servants of Hope Banquet
Algebra 1 EOC
Culinary @ Dairy Museum
T (30) Algebra 1 EOC
6:30 Choir Concert @ Auditorium
W (1) Algebra 1 EOC
7:30 Ensemble Band Concert @ TAMUC
T (2) State Track (Thurs – Sat)
F (3) JV Tennis District
6:00 Soccer Banquet @ Cafeteria
S (4) 8:00 Saturday School – Attendance Make-up
Save the dates….
5/7 Band Concert
5/11 Prom
5/18 Theatre Banquet
5/24 7:30 Graduation
Saturday, May 4, 2024
- Wallace Choir at Magic Springs Music Festival
Join us for our First Mt Vernon Community Health Fair at the First United Methodist Church, 522 TX-37 in Mt Vernon. Don’t miss a great day of health information, free screenings, and vaccines.
FREE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE:
-Free Lab Work
-Lipid Panel (must fast)
-PSA Test
Free Health Checks
-Blood Pressure
-Blood Sugar
-Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
Other Activities
-Free Car Seat Checks
-CPR Demonstrations
-Informational Booths
– & More!
For more information, please get in touch with Kiara Marquez at Kiara.Marquez@TitusRegional.com
The North East Texas Choral Society members are excited to present its 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” They present the concert on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the SSHS Auditorium.
Tickets are on sale on our website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any singer, and at local banks. This is a concert of American traditional music from sacred, spiritual, and gospel sources that you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, Sunday School class, or study group and share the experience.
Argo VFD’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser is on Saturday, May 11, at the fire station starting at 5:00 pm. They are serving fried catfish and all the fixings with to-go plates available. A live auction for cakes, pies, and other donated items starts at 6:30 pm, and there is a bounce house for the kids. The cost is any donation, and everyone is welcome.
Plan to attend the monthly genealogy meeting on Monday, May 13, at 7:00 pm at the Red River County Chamber of Commerce meeting room on the square in Clarksville. Jim Thornhill, of Royce City, noted speaker and lecturer, will be present to speak on Back to Basics in Genealogy Research.
Thornhill, who is a native Texan and a lifelong resident of the Dallas area, has been researching his family’s history for 20 years, five of those as a professional genealogist. Jim is chief researcher for Heroes of the Past, a company that seeks to delight clients, provide context to our ancestor’s lives, and show how we all have Heroes in our Pasts. Jim is a graduate of the ProGen professional genealogy course, the Genealogy Proof course, and the Texas Institute for Genealogical Research and was awarded the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Scholarship to the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research in Athens, Georgia, and won first place in the Professional writing category for the Texas State Genealogical Society. Jim has written articles for the Dallas Genealogical Society’s e-news and Stirpes, the Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society. Jim is an active member of the Dallas Genealogical Society, where he has served as President. For more information, contact Johnie Lee at johnie_lee@hotmail.com.
The Paris Area Arts Alliance Kite Fest scheduled in April that was canceled because of heavy rain has been rescheduled. The Free Family Event will be held on Saturday May 18 from 11am – 3pm in the North Lamar High School Parking Lot. There will be games, art activities, kite competitions, free kites, stunt kites and food trucks. Call 903-782-6215 for more information.
The Hopkins County Freedom Ball is a beloved annual event in our community, dedicated to the local men and women who have served and are currently serving in our United States military. Proceeds earned at this event benefit our veterans exclusively and are used to honor and provide services to them in return for their sacrifices made for us. You can check out the highlights from last year below, as well as the great news. Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 event! Don’t miss out this year. Please purchase tickets before they sell out and participate in this incredible evening.
For tickets, contact Danny Davis:
118 Church Street, Sulphur Springs
903-438-4003
The Mount Pleasant Tigers Boys Basketball Camp will be held again this summer on May 28-29, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at Willie Williams Gym. It is open to completed 1st-6th grade students. The cost will be $40, including a shirt and ball. To register, use the QR code on the flyer or go to https://form.jotform.com/241023589224150. For questions, contact Coach Turnipseed at the email address below.