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COVID Cases Hit Lows

On Monday, nearly all counties in Northeast Texas reached minimal community spread levels COVID-19. Lamar County reported no new cases for Monday, as did Hopkins and Titus counties. Now that COVID-related retail disruptions have lessened, Black Friday sales events are back, but Black Friday is no longer just one day. …

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Sentencing In Capital Murder Case

Tyrone Jamaal Williams In Greenville, the 196th District Court started the punishment phase in the potential capital murder trial of Tyrone Jamaal Williams, 35, of San Marcos. A grand jury indicted Williams in connection with a 2016 double homicide of a mother and daughter near Commerce. Hunt County District Attorney …

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How High The Gas? Less Paul & Mary Ford

You don’t have much room to complain about the price of gasoline unless you live in California. According to the American Automobile Association, the Golden State’s average gas prices hit $4.68 per gallon Monday, which set a new record for California for the second day in a row. The price …

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Fugitive Captured In Morris County

Roger Dale Fincher Officials arrested fugitive Roger Dale Fincher, 51, in Morris County Monday (Nov 15) without incident. Titus County wanted Fincher on a warrant for felony theft of property of a value equal to or more than $2,500 and less than $30,000.

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Lone Star Police Work Assault

Daingerfield Police assisted the Lone Star Police Department, which worked on a case where someone abducted a female subject. They located the suspect on Alamo St., and he is facing charges of Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

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Deputies Drive Up On Dogfighting

Jesus Stephens Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jesus Stephens, 31, of Waskom, connected to dogfighting and animal cruelty last Sunday (Nov 14). Deputies and the warden noticed a crowd of nearly 100 people when they arrived and thought it was a pasture party with adults. Then they found several malnourished …

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Detroit Food Pantry Tuesday

The Detroit Community Food Pantry will distribute food items to qualified families and individuals on Tuesday, Nov 16, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the New Hope Baptist Church, located on FM 410 South in Detroit. Any low-income families living in Detroit and the surrounding area are welcome to …

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MPISD – News

Emily Crabb and Mount Pleasant Pilot Club member, Becky Meriwether Wallace Middle School sixth-grader, Emily Crabb, won the Pilot Club Veteran’s Day essay contest. Crabb read her essay, “I’m proud to be an American,” during the Wallace Veteran’s Day program on Nov 11. She is the daughter of Jeffery and …

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North Lamar ISD Receives Check from First Federal

First Federal Community Bank presented North Lamar Independent School District with a check from the North Lamar Panther Debit Card Program. Pictured accepting from Lisa Butler, Assistant Vice President (left), is Kelli Stewart, Superintendent of NLISD. The school-branded Spirit Card Program supports local school districts. When bank customers use their …

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Paris’ Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting

City of Paris Recreation Dept. and the Main Street Project Volunteers host the annual Downtown Christmas Tree lighting on Saturday, Nov 20, starting at 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Plaza. Festivities begin at 4:00 pm and include visits and photos with Santa and the live reindeer. Hot chocolate …

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Local Sports Headlines

LeTourneau University

    The LeTourneau University women’s tennis season ended in a 5-0 loss to Hardin-Simmons University in the quarterfinals of the 2016 American Southwest Conference Women’s Tennis Championships in Tyler. The YellowJackets (5-13) lost three tough matches in doubles to begin its third-consecutive appearance in the post-season tournament. The No. …

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UIL State Golf Tournament

    2016 UIL Golf State Tournament Date: April 25 – 28, 2016 Site: Lions Municipal (Conference 1A) Roy Kizer (Conference 2A) Grey Rock (Conferences 3A) Onion Creek (Conference 4A) Wolfdancer Hyatt Regency Lost Pines (Conference 5A) Legacy Hills (Conference 6A) Qualifiers: 2016 UIL Golf State Tournament qualifying teams and …

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High School Results Plus Rangers Finish Sweep of Astros

  Paris – 11-4A All-District soccer selections were recently released. Paris senior Justin Mitchell was selected as the district’s Co-MVP. Paris Junior Colin Harris is the Offensive MVP. Fellow Paris Junior Cade Blackmon is keeper of the year and Jeremy Beshirs was named coach of the year. And the newcomer …

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LeTourneau University

    BASEBALL LeTourneau University senior Taylor Empkey, Bedford, Texas, of the men’s baseball team, was recognized at Academic Chapel by the School of Theology and Vocation on Monday. The Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges as well as selected as the Outstanding Student in Theology recently inducted Empkey. …

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UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results

    The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Wednesday to hand down decisions on eligibility of student athletes and hear appeals of coach ejections. Two student-athletes from Boyd High School and a student-athlete from Spring Westfield High School were denied appeals for varsity eligibility, upholding the …

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Community Calendar

Apr
24
Wed
MPISD
Apr 24 all-day

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

  • Fowler Student of the Month
  • Sims 2nd grade field trip
  • Sims STAAR testing—3rd grade Math

MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Honors Math

Apr
25
Thu
MPISD
Apr 25 all-day

Thursday, April 25, 2024

  • Brice Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Corprew 2nd grade field trip
  • Fowler Kindergarten music program, 5:30 p.m.
  • Wallace STAAR testing—5th & 6th grade Math
  • MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Math & 8th grade Algebra I
  • MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Algebra I
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS NHS meeting, MPHS Auditorium, 7:45 a.m.

MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth Annual Walk Of Hope @ Downtown Paris
Apr 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The 8th Annual Walk Of Hope, which supports National Crime Victims’ Week, is slated for downtown Paris on Apr. 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The event will raise awareness for victims of crime and child abuse. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks, and Mix Society will provide music.

Apr
26
Fri
MPISD
Apr 26 all-day

Friday, April 26, 2024

  • CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
  • Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
  • MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**

Apr
27
Sat
MPISD
Apr 27 all-day

Saturday, April 27, 2024

  • Wallace Chess tournament
  • MPHS UIL Academics at Regional meet, UT Arlington
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
May
4
Sat
Mt Vernon Community Health Fair
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

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

Northeast Texas Choral Society Spring Concert @ Sulphur Springs HS Auditorium
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – May 5 @ 2:00 pm

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.

May
9
Thu
Twenty Guns Of May
May 9 – May 30 all-day
May
11
Sat
Argo VFD Fundraiser
May 11 @ 12:21 pm – 1:21 pm

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.

May
18
Sat
Hopkins County Freedom Ball, May 18 @ Hopkins County Civic Center
May 18 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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