Driver loses control of vehicle on 17th Street, crashes into MFO sign and truck
On Monday afternoon Paris emergency personnel responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Lamar and NE 17th Street, where a driver apparently lost control of his vehicle...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests & bookings during the period of March 14...
Barry Kent Wisdom, 42, Driving While Intoxicated – 3rd or More, Theft of Property >=$1500 <$20k Amanda Liles, 35, Driving While Intoxicated – BAC >=0.15 Iris Ann Jones, 57, Proof of Financial...
View ArticleParis PD adult arrests on March 18
Jullian David Gallaghan, 23, Failure to Display DL Dmarkkus Tydrell Henderson, 19, Assault Kevin William Melton, 19, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration...
View ArticleThe Big Kahuna
With his knowledge, experience and love for the sport of monster truck racing, Shane England, of Powderly, made what some would call a HUGE decision and purchased the monster truck, ‘The Big Kahuna’...
View ArticleObituaries Wednesday, March 20
Richard A. Varner, 93, of the Faught Community, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Varner was born on February 21, 1920, in Pinhook, Texas, the oldest son of Arthur Gillum and...
View ArticlePhysicians Choice Dialysis: With construction complete in Paris, facility...
Weakness, fatigue, loss of memory, swelling in the legs and/or feet, nausea, does not sound like a great way to start a Monday. These are all signs — among other potential health concerns — of renal...
View ArticlePolice arrest twelve on Tuesday – Paris PD adult arrests, March 19
Robert Donald Banks, 56, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500 Billy Kenneth Burks, 22, Burglary of Habitation, Interfere w/ Emergency Call Vernon Junior Cole, 54, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual...
View ArticleFREE preview of Paris High School ‘One Act Play’ today
The Paris High Theatre Department presents Chamber Music, its entry in the upcoming UIL One Act Play competition, in a free public performance. Curtain time is 8 p.m. at the Weger Auditorium on the...
View ArticleDiscount tickets for LMAO Comedy shows!; Actor from classic comedy sitcom...
Here are some discount tickets from LMAO Comedy thanks to some great sponsors for upcoming shows, and their expiration dates! THIS WEEKEND — March 22-23 - Bill Kirchenbauer - Click here for tickets or...
View ArticleNorth Lamar’s Dawson receives TMEA Distinguished Administrator Award
North Lamar ISD Superintendent James A. Dawson has been awarded the TMEA Distinguished Administrator Award. He was nominated by NLHS Associate Band Director Jason R. Smith earlier in the school year...
View ArticleParis’ Edward Jones branch recognized for Outstanding Client Service Excellence
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Stephen Gerrald and Branch Office Administrator Melinda Kinslow in Paris recently were ranked within the top 25 percent of the country for excellence in client service at...
View ArticleLocal VFW replaces school flag
VFW Post 3990 replaced the American and Texas flags at Aaron Parker Elementary School and held a ceremony to retire the old flags for students. Members of the VFW pictured from left are VFW Commander...
View ArticleGivens students celebrate Texas Public Schools Week
Pictured are students from Mrs. Deanna Gall’s classroom. From left to right: Lesley Lester, Jacob Gaines, Summer Rose, Jordan Finch, Jaylynn Wheeler, Ja’Ceyerrae Walters, Jamarion Matthews, Montana...
View Article80’s Sitcom star, known for role in classic show “Growing Pains”, performing...
Known as the loveable “Coach Lubbock” from the TV sitcom Growing Pains, Bill Kirchenbauer (kirk-in-bower) performs two nights this weekend at LMAO Comedy in Downtown Paris. After several seasons with...
View ArticleFour arrests on Wednesday by Paris Police – Adult arrests, March 20
Lane Cole Basham, 18, Motion to Revoke Probation Courtney Jill Hampton, 21, Theft of Property <$1500 2/More Aaron Michael Moreno, 23, Theft of Property <$1500 2/More Michael Allen Wright, 44,...
View ArticleTwo arrested for stealing lawn equipment – Owner sees it all, follows and...
Two were arrested after stealing a lawn edger from a trailer, while being observed by the owner of the property, who then followed them to a pawn shop to confront them, at which time they ran,...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests & bookings during the period of March 21...
Lane Cole Basham, 18, No Driver’s License, Aggravated Sexual Assault – Child Samuel Chico Gonzales, 39, Forgery Financial Instrument Charles Porter, 58, Criminal Trespassing Ronnie Dale Lester, Jr.,...
View ArticleParis Junior College golf team ranked 7th in the nation
In the latest National Junior College Athletic Association Division I golf poll, Paris Junior College ranked seventh in the nation with 58 points. First and second ranking went to Odessa College and...
View ArticleObituaries Sunday, March 24
Rebecca Metcalf, 89, of Paris, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27th,...
View ArticleParis Police are asking for your help in solving the following burglary
On March 2, 2013, a man was walking down the stairs at 2903 Clarksville St when he was attacked by an unknown black male wielding a knife. The suspect came from underneath the stairs and attacked the...
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