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PJC Fall Enrollment Up; Regents Meet
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The Paris Junior College Board of Regents received good news from a report on Fall student enrollment at their meeting held Monday, Sept. 25. As part of the President’s Report from Dr. Pam Anglin, regents learned that contact hours for the fall semester are up 3.5 percent from …
Read More »The U.S. Senate Honors Dianne Feinstein
1 day ago
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer in the U.S. Senate and the longest-serving woman in the Senate, has died. She was 90.
Read More »Paris Police Report For Friday (Sep 29)
1 day ago
Tyson Fitzgerald Officers stopped Tyson Fitzgerald in the 10-block of 17th NE and discovered he was intoxicated Thursday night at 8:47. Fitzgerald also had possession of marijuana. He was arrested and charged with both offenses. Leif Ericson Lindblom Friday morning at 1:48, officers responded to someone driving into a …
Read More »Junior Heifer Show In Hopkins
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The Hopkins County Jr. Commercial Heifer Show and Sale is at the Civic Center on Saturday, September 30. The cattle in Saturday’s sale will be heifers. Some will be pregnant; others will just be ready. You can find all the details, awards, and genetics of each pen of three heifers …
Read More »Hopkins County Jail Bookings
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Jacob Thompson was arrested Thursday in Hopkins County for Violation of his Probation. That probation was for Theft of Property valued at more than $100,000 but less than $200,000, Enhanced. They have not disclosed any other information. Deputies arrested Jackson Daniel Delich for Revocation of the bond he was on …
Read More »Red River Valley Fair has family fun for everyone! It is Wednesday through Saturday, September 27 through 30, at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The daily attractions include a Pumpkin Patch, a Home and Garden Showcase, the Soccer Collies, and a Creative arts & crafts showcase. Add to that commercial exhibits, Livestock shows, Westland Ranch petting zoo, live entertainment nightly, and Rides by Crabtree Amusements.
The 25th Annual Car Show at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1771 Bonham Street, Paris, is Saturday, Sept 30, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Vehicle Registration Begins at 8:00 am. Dessert Auction Begins at noon. Awards Presentation following Dessert Auction. Entry Fee: $25.00 per vehicle
Trophies for First and Second Place in Car Divisions, Truck Divisions, Imports, Race Cars, Motorcycles, Unfinished and Ugliest Vehicle. Overall Best Paint, Overall Best Engine. Overall Best of Show Trophy. Benefiting: Immanuel Baptist Men’s Mission & Ministry Projects. Refreshments Available. More info at ibcparis.com.
Red River Valley Veterans Memorial Museum presents the Oak Ridge Boys with a special guest appearance by Kristyn Harris Hailey Sandoz. It will be Saturday, October 7, at Drake’s Party Barn, 6090 US 271 N. in Powderly. They’ll provide burgers, and there is a Cash Bar available! Tickets are available at www.outhousetickets.com. A ticket in advance is $60, and a one at the gate is $75. VIP Table For 8- $600. A VIP table for ten is $800. They add all fees at checkout. You must bring a lawn chair for a single ticket when the gates open at 5:00 pm. Then, wait for the music to start at 6:00.
Join the Endangered Ark Foundations for their Third Annual Holiday in the Ark in Hugo. It runs from November 24 through December 17 and is fun and filled with winter and Christmas activities.
Texas BBQ Blowout is back! The three-day event is from November 30 until December 2. On Thursday, November 30, there is a live concert. On Friday, December 1, it is a welcome to Paris party. On Saturday, December 2, get ready for a Texas BBQ Blowout Cook-Off! All events are at the Love Civic Center. Call for more info: (903) 784-2501. It benefits the Paris, Prairiland, North Lamar, and Chisum Independent School Districts.
Texas BBQ Blowout is back! The three-day event is from November 30 until December 2. On Friday, December 1, it is a welcome to Paris party. On Saturday, December 2, get ready for a Texas BBQ Blowout Cook-Off! All events are at the Love Civic Center. Call for more info: (903) 784-2501. It benefits the Paris, Prairiland, North Lamar, and Chisum Independent School Districts.
Texas BBQ Blowout is back! The three-day event is from November 30 until December 2. On Saturday, December 2, get ready for a Texas BBQ Blowout Cook-Off! All events are at the Love Civic Center. Call for more info: (903) 784-2501. It benefits the Paris, Prairiland, North Lamar, and Chisum Independent School Districts.