Hopping by to spread an Easter cheer
Calvin Arney, a resident at Paris Oaks, welcomes the Easter Bunny with a high five. North Lamar High School Beta Club members joined with their furry friend made rounds visiting all the residents and...
View ArticleUrban Adventure Race team registration deadline extended; Paris’ own ‘Amazing...
Click here for more information about the event and to register your team! United Way of Lamar County has extended the Urban Adventure Race (click HERE for more info on the race) team registration...
View ArticleBest of Easter wishes from the Extra!; More rain, cooler temps coming early week
Happy Easter from the eParis Extra! Springtime and April have arrived. Happy Easter! The Easter holiday came and went, as many Paris citizens enjoyed church gatherings, family fellowship, Easter egg...
View ArticleObituaries Monday, April 1
Myron Craig Look, 83, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Burial will be made in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Wichita, Kansas. A...
View ArticleParis PD adult arrests over Easter weekend; March 28 – April 1
Janet Hortan Akers, 52, Disorderly Conduct Brenda Kaye Allen, 33, Failure to Display DL Brandarius Deondre Ashley, 20, Possession of Marijuana <=2oz Drug Free Zone, Running Red Light (Steady),...
View ArticleLamar County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests & bookings over the Easter weekend;...
Donald Ray Yeo, 29, Aggravated Sexual Assault – Child Jill Ann Petkus, 34, Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle >=$200, Possession of Dangerous Drug David Vernon Allen, 22, Motion to Revoke...
View ArticleNorth Lamar ‘One Act Play’ advances to Area
North Lamar High School directors, cast, and crew of Tartuffe advanced to area after competing at the 13 AAA One Act Play District Contest at Texarkana College on Thursday, March 28. Cast and crew...
View ArticleFirst Federal has ‘Relay for Life’ t-shirts for sale – Click here to get yours!
Front & Back Design – Click to Enlarge First Federal Community Bank is again selling Relay for Life t-shirts as a fundraiser for the cause of fighting and finding a cure for cancer. The slogan on...
View ArticleObituaries Tuesday, April 2
Kathryn B. McFadden, 83, of Paris, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April...
View ArticleFour arrested on Monday; Paris PD adult arrests made on April 1
Johnathan James Dunken, 29, Failure to Display DL, Violation of Promise to Appear Devin Wade Hocutt, 42, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic) Demetria Beatrice...
View ArticleTwo escape from Sulphur Springs jail
Two men escaped from the Hopkins County Jail Tuesday morning at about 8am, leading to the schools in Sulphur Springs and several surrounding communities and towns being put on lockdown while the two...
View ArticleeParis introduces new ‘Storm Chase’ photo column – Click here to view gallery
Thirty one years ago yesterday, April 2, 1982, Paris was hit by a devastating tornado that left a swath of damage in it’s path, destroying much of the small town. This tornado left thousands homeless,...
View ArticleLooking ahead in Paris ISD
Monday, April 1, 2013 Paris High School 8:30 a.m. – English I Writing STAAR for students in grade 9 or retest for students in grade 10 who have not passed 6:30 p.m. – Junior Class Parent...
View ArticleStone MS announces 2013-2014 cheerleaders
8th Grade Hannah Clark Madelyn Doyal Avery Exum Abbi Jolley Layker Kennedy Jacie McFatridge Anna Perez Jacee Proffer Cedar Rapien Paige Waldroup 7th Grade Desiree Fendley McKayla Figueroa Mary Gilbert...
View ArticlePJC Drama Student Honor Fraternity produces “Taming of the Shrew”
Paris Junior College sophomore Justin Cox takes the reins as director for the all-student production of The Taming of the Shrew, to be performed in the Ray Karrer Theater April 5-6. Members of Delta...
View ArticleTxDot again at work to improve area roadways; Seal Coat Project to begin on...
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is at work again to improve area roadways. TxDOT officials met with representatives of Missouri Petroleum Products to discuss an upcoming seal coat project...
View ArticleNLHS student represents Region in San Antonio
North Lamar High School freshman Olivia Stankus (right) attended the Exxon Mobile Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio to compete with 800 students across the state. She was a regional finalist...
View Article1st Annual “Walk In My Shoes” Fundraiser; Men get your heels ready!
Pictured Left to Right: Cody Head, Gary Young, Bill Harris, Scott Cass, Robert High and Shane Pfifer The 1st annual “Walk in My Shoes” fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 14th, as part of the 2013...
View ArticlePJC PTK student honored in Austin
Paris Junior College student Karen Elliott, of Paris, was honored in Austin last week. She was recognized as the PJC representative on the 2013 All-Texas Academic Team, receiving a medallion and...
View ArticleObituaries Wednesday, April 3
Patrick Steven Gaston, loving son, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather, passed away in his sleep on March 26, 2013. Steve will be greatly missed. He was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on August 13,...
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