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Chisum Middle School students "Carry the Load"
Chisum Middle School students recently participated in the Carry The Load program. Students wanted to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. They raised $833.00 to contribute to the organization....
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PJC offering Junior Law Enforcement Academy, Kids College
Paris Junior College has two offerings on tap this summer to help parents find interesting activities to keep their children busy. PJC will again sponsor the Junior Law Enforcement Academy for students...
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Lamar County Sheriff Dept. Inmate Bookings
Six people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 12:34am on 5/28 and 1:10am on 5/29/15. Lyons, Chasity Nicole, Criminal Mischief>=$500<$1500 Allen, Brenda Kay, Resist Arrest Search or...
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Obituaries for May 29, 2015
Nona June Craig Brown, 93 of Detroit, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Funeral services have been set for Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Ellis...
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PEDC to Meet Again Regarding Ricky Hayes Letter
Once again the board of the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) has called a Special Meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the letter sent to the PEDC board from Ricky Hayes on April...
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Damn Yankees Coming to PCT in June
Paris Community Theatre will be presenting Damn Yankees June 18-21 and June 25-28 at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Paris. Based on the novel The Year The Yankees Lost The Pennant by Douglass Wallop,...
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271 Bridge Closed at Red River
Continuous rain and flooding has caused Texas Department of Transportation to officially close the Highway 271 bridge spanning the Red River and connecting Texas to Oklahoma according to the Lamar...
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North Lamar’s Art Standouts Recognized
Artists from North Lamar High School were recognized after entering in the 2015 Paris Art Fair competition. Overall ‘Best of Show’ from all artwork categories was Shalen Haney with her acrylic...
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Givens students grow sunflower house
After reading Eve Bunting’s story titled “Sunflower House,” T.G. Givens students planted seeds and charted their growth as part of an enrichment class taught by Shawn Reeves. Students watched their...
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Great Home on Wooded Lot
Lush setting – hidden away off the road. Rustic decor with tall exposed beamed ceilings, & wood flooring in living area. Open kitchen, split bedrooms, large detached garage/shop, overhead storage,...
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Brick Home on 33.49 Acres
Like new 2/2/3 brick home on 33+ wooded acres! This must see home features a large living room with beautiful vaulted wood ceiling and floor-to-ceiling wood-burning stone fireplace. Big open...
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PJH students are superior at Middle School Solo and Ensemble Contest
Sixteen Paris Junior High choir students competed in the Middle School Solo and Ensemble Contest and earned a 1 or a “Superior” rating on their solos. Hunter Sitz is PJH choir director and Jan Blize is...
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Two Allegedly Found with Methamphetamine
28 year old Billy Ray Hayden, and 32 year old Desiree Ann Diggs, both of Paris, were arrested at 7:51 P.M. on May 29, 2015 in the 1000 block of Sycamore Street. Desiree Ann Diggs Officers observed that...
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Paris PD Weekend Arrests
Paris Police responded to 301 calls for service and arrested 18 persons over the past 72 hour period ending at midnight on May 31st, 2015. Allen, Rinda Marchelle, 45, Fail to Yield Right Of Anderson,...
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Obituaries for Monday, June 1, 2015
Brenda Jean Roden Terry, 64, of Paris, left this earth on May 31, 2015 at home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Burial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 2nd at Holy Cross...
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North Lamar to Hold One Day Kindergarten Round Up
North Lamar ISD invites parents and students who will be entering kindergarten in the 2015-2016 school year to visit Aaron Parker Elementary in Powderly or Higgins Elementary on Thursday, June 4 at...
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Lamar County Sheriff Dept. Weekend Inmate Bookings
Fifteen people were booked into the Lamar County Jail over the weekend. Tillery, William James, Violation of Parole ODonnell, Christina Marie, Interfer w/Emergency Call; Assault (Class C)-Family...
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Paris High Hosts Wildcat and LadyCat Soccer Camp
Paris High School will be hosting a soccer camp for girls and boys in grades 1st thru 9th on Friday, June 12, 2015. The camp will run from 8am to noon on the PHS Fields. The price is $20 or $35 for two...
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Simple Solutions for Repairing Flood-Damaged Swimming Pools
After all the heavy rain we have had in Lamar County, many pool owners face the task of cleaning up a soggy mess. Once home interiors are restored, attention turns to repairing outdoor damage,...
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Movies in the Park Still Looking for Sponsors
This is the 7th year of Movies in the Park sponsored by the Paris Main Street organization. This year’s line up includes some great family movies and sponsorship opportunities are still available....
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