MOVIE REVIEW: Moses Supposes and Other Unsightly Renderings from Exodus: Gods...
In recent years, superhero storylines and biblical narratives have become popular cinema fare. For all the depths that can be plumbed as to why the American psyche has returned to the familiarity of...
View ArticleParis Police Department Entry Exam on January 13th
The Paris Police Department Entry Exam will be administered on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the Paris Police Department, located at 2910 Clarksville Street. Applications close on Friday,...
View ArticleObituaries for Thursday, December 18, 2014
Benjamin Lee (Ben) Floyd, 30, of Houston passed away at his residence on Saturday December 13, 2014. Ben was born on November 30, 1984 in Paris a son of Timothy and Rhonda Brooks Floyd. He was employed...
View ArticleNorth Lamar Freshmen Named to All-Region Band
On December 8, North Lamar 9th grade band students went to Texas High School to compete with other freshmen across the region for spots in the Region 4 9th grade honor band. “Out of 71 spots our...
View ArticleChisum PALS Collect Food
The Chisum ISD Mustang PALS set a goal of collecting 600 food items for needy families. If the goal was reached, everyone would get extra recess time. They were delighted to make a final count and...
View ArticleCommunity Grant Awarded to NLHS
North Lamar High School principal Clint Hildreth (left) accepts a $500 check from Kwik Check Food Stores District Manager Nathan Graham (right). The grant, which was made possible through ExxonMobil...
View ArticleFinal Weekend of “Alice in Wonderland” at PCT
The final weekend of the Paris Community Theatre’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” is this weekend. Performances are Thursday, December 18th, Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th all...
View ArticleMurder north of Paris
Sometime on Thursday afternoon a murder occurred a few miles north of Paris in close proximity to Highway 271, where it has been confirmed that a woman’s body was found by authorities. The Lamar County...
View ArticleParis murder suspects apprehended in Oklahoma
Authorities have arrested two juvenile suspects at a hotel in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, which is a suburb of Tulsa. Both suspects — a male and female — are under the age of 18 and are believed to be connected...
View ArticleUpdate: Two teenagers arrested for the murder of 66-year-old woman in Powderly
A 66-year-old woman was found deceased by a possible gunshot wound in the Powderly community on Thursday evening, where it was also found that the victim’s vehicle and purse were taken from the scene...
View ArticleUnfrozen presented this Sunday at Christian Fellowship Church
Christian Fellowship Church is pleased to present “Unfrozen” a Christmas program parody of the hit movie Frozen. Bring the whole family this Sunday to Christian Fellowship Church located at 3130 N....
View ArticleChristmas Eve Candlelight Services at First United Methodist
First United Methodist Church will host three different Christmas Eve Candlelight Services. The downtown church will have a 5pm and an 11pm service. Connections, located in Village Shopping Center...
View ArticleParis PD Arrests on 12/18/14
The Paris PD arrested four individuals on Thursday, December 18, 2014. The adults arrested include: Cato, Daniel Wayne, 37, Public Intoxication; Possession of Drug; Possession of Marijuana<2oz; POSS...
View ArticlePJC freshman rises to regional leadership challenge
Though he is not yet eligible to hold an office with the Student Government Association at Paris Junior College, freshman Arron Newman found himself taking on the role of SGA Region III secretary at a...
View ArticleLamar County Inmate Bookings 12/18/14
Five people were booked into the Lamar County Jail between 7:06am and 9:23 pm on 12/18/14. McKinight, Tavita Yohura, Viol Bond/Protective Order (2 counts); Agg Assault Date/Family/House w/ Weapon...
View ArticleObituaries for Friday, December 19 2014
Glenda Fern Rumbo, 83, of Paris, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Heritage House of Paris Healthcare Center. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled funeral services for 2:00 pm, Monday,...
View ArticleMan Seen Stumbling Around Collegiate Drive Found with Narcotics
37 year old Daniel Wayne Cato, of Paris, was arrested at 12:36 P.M. on Thursday, December 18th, 2014 in the 100 block of N Collegiate Drive. Officers responded to an intoxicated person and observed...
View ArticleParis Junior High School students bring home UIL medals
Paris Junior High School competed in the Fall Invitational UIL academic meet and brought home 40 awards. Winners include: Art Memory (grade 7): 1st, Taylor White; 2nd, Sydney Walter; 3rd, Brittni...
View ArticleCongressman-elect Ratcliffe Selects Jason Ross as District Director
Congressman-elect John Ratcliffe has selected Jason Ross to be his District Director. Mr. Ross, a Rockwall County native, will manage Ratcliffe’s district operation across the 18 counties of the 4th...
View ArticleTwo Local Restaurants Closing
Two Paris restaurants, Bois d’Arc and Paris Grille, announced this week that they will be closing their doors. Bois D’Arc, an upscale restaurant in downtown Paris will serve brunch on Sunday, December...
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