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Red Cross Lamar County looking for additional volunteers
Colder months ahead, home fires increase PARIS, TEXAS — With fall upon us and colder months ahead, families begin using their heaters, fire places, stoves and even candles to warm up – all increasing...
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Local physicians to give away safety helmets to children
The physicians of Lamar County want to help ensure the safety of local children by giving away free safety helmets Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Paris Family Fun Center, 2625 Spur...
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Obituaries for Saturday, October 11, 2014
Born October 4, 1946, Linda Conger McWhirter went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert McWhirter, and mother, Jean Conger McWhirter. She is survived...
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Police: Missing person found
The Paris Police Department has located Sheran Lane, who was reported missing to police this morning at 7:30, after last being seen leaving her residence last night at 10:45. Police had a concern that...
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Last known person at 2013 quad homocide sentenced to 22 years on unrelated...
Byron McCuin was the last person known to have been at the site of a quadruple homicide on October 9, 2013. One year later to the day, he was convicted and sentenced by a Lamar County jury to 22 years...
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Wildcat Win Takes 2 Days to Finish
(Photo by Bill Higgins) It began with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Friday, Oct. 10, and was quickly interrupted by a downpour and lightning warning system that sent fans at Wildcat Stadium scurrying for...
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North Lamar opens up District play in the worst way possible: With an Ugly Loss
(Photo by Adam Routon)Keitron Reed looking for a block against Pittsburg in the Panthers’ District Opener. ugly – adj.; displeasing to the senses. If you want to know the perfect word to describe the...
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Crime Stoppers seek public’s help with burglary case
Crime Stoppers’ Oct. 12-18 ‘Crime of the Week’ — Burglary Sometime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on September 30, unknown suspects entered a residence in the 1200 block of FM 3298 and stole approximately...
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Grand Prairie Woman Causes Accident and Charged with DWI
Paris Police responded to a motor vehicle accident at about 1:45 A.M. on October 11, 2014 in the 3000 block of NE Loop 286. Officers found that 30 year old Ashley Chanel Woods of Grand Prairie, Texas...
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Paris PD Weekend Arrests
Paris Police responded to 324 calls for service while arresting 17 persons over the past 72 four period ending at midnight on October 12, 2014. The adults arrested include: Black, William Vaughdre,...
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Shoplifter Arrested After Fleeing Police
22 year old David Scott Holt, of Paris was arrested at about 6:03 P.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 when officers were called to the 3800 block of Lamar Ave in reference to a shoplifter. When officers...
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29 year old Paris Man Arrested on Several Charges
29 year old William Vaughdre Black, of Paris, was arrested at about 12:16 A.M. on Sunday, October 12, 2014 in the 900 block of NE 5th Street. Black matched a description of a reported suspect in an...
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Paris Jr High Football Results
The Paris Junior High 8th Grade White team hosted the Leopards of Liberty Eylau Thursday evening. The Wildcats won 14-8. Walker Preston and Gerald Palmer both had touchdowns for the Wildcats. Also...
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Lamar County Sheriff Department Inmate Bookings
Eighteen individuals were booked into the Lamar County Jail over the weekend. Those inmates include: Burns, Keith Daniel, Assault Causes bodily Injury Family Violence Dodd, Richard Lee, CPF/No Driver’s...
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Executive Director Search, Incentive Agreements on PEDC Agenda
The Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) has a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, October 14th at 4pm. On the agenda for the meeting is discussion and possible action on Sealed Bids to...
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Obituaries for Monday, October 13, 2014
Robert William Jamar 91, of Paris, died at 5:00 AM, Monday, October 13, 2014 at Stillhouse Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. A graveside service is set for 2:30 PM, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at...
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Higgins/Everett Pecan Fundraiser
The North Lamar Higgins/Everett PTO is teaming up with Paris Pecan Company to raise money for the schools. Students at both Higgins and Everett are just now starting to sell Paris Pecans, including...
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Crimestoppers Crime of the Week — Buglary
Sometime between 8 A.M. and 1 P.M. on September 30, 2014, unknown suspects entered a residence in the 1200 block of FM 3298 and stole approximately 21 firearms, scopes and knives. The missing firearms...
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Four Bedroom in Wellington Point
Very young! Like new brick with dramatic ceilings in the living area. Bright open floor plan, equipped kitchen with granite tops and stainless appliances. Downstairs master with garden tub and separate...
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City Council Discusses PEDC Oversight
Monday night the Paris City Council discussed the return of oversight of the PEDC to the City Council. District 2 Councilwoman Sue Lancaster Council Member Sue Lancaster began, “I was interested in how...
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