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Four Chisum students are named Academic All-State
Sydney Floyd, Karlee Hall, Kinsey Hutto, and Macy Tisdell — all Chisum High School seniors — were recognized as Academic All-State by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. In order to be eligible for...
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Single car accident takes out light pole in east Paris, driver ‘okay’
eParisExtra photo by Josh Allen Police and emergency personnel responded to a single car accident in about the 3900 block of Lamar Avenue on Tuesday at about 2 p.m., where a black Ford SUV had lost...
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Paris Golf and Country Club closes golf course due to ice storm damage
The Paris Golf and Country Club announced Saturday that the golf course will be closed until further notice due to ice storm damage. Debris on the course itself, along with hanging limbs in the trees...
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Crime Stoppers reschedules Twelve Days of Christmas raffle to begin on...
Lamar County Crime Stoppers chairwoman Sally Wright announced recently that Lamar County Crime Stoppers has rescheduled the drawing for the Twelve Days of Christmas raffle due to the ice storm. The...
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Obituaries Sunday, December 15
Ima Nell Westbrook, 83, of Paris, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013, at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16th at Bright-Holland Funeral...
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PJC receives Howard memorial gift
Justin Watson, Paris Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic (seated right) signs the paperwork and makes the first deposit on behalf of co-workers and friends of the late paramedic Joey Howard, a 12-year...
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Prairiland Lady Patriots middle school basketball results
The Prairiland Lady Pats traveled to DeKalb to take on the Lady Cubs last week. The 7th grade B team squeaked out a win by a score of 8-7. Leading scorer for 7B was Kayleigh Potter with 4 points....
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Texas Girls Coaches Association names two NL Pantherettes to Academic...
Hannah Igleheart and Lauren Coursey of North Lamar have been named Academic All-State in volleyball by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. In order to be eligible for this students must be graduating...
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Choice between flu shot and nasal spray
Q: Should I get the flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine? Dr. Chris Prakash, eParisExtra columnist A: EVERYONE 6 month old and older should be vaccinated against the flu unless there is a medical...
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Police department recognizes employees with awards
Kathy Boaz – 2013 Civilian Employee of the Year The Paris Police Department held their annual Christmas and awards banquet at the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, where five awards were presented to...
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Winner of Funniest Comic in Texas to perform at LMAO on Friday
On Friday the LMAO Comedy Club will host Jay Whitecotton and friends at 8 p.m. Whitecotton was named winner of the Funniest Comic in Texas contest hosted by the Improvs and is a featured contributor to...
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Seventy-five year old retired woman gets $10,000 early Christmas present
Thelma Dangerfield (middle) poses with her $10,000 check with Chamber President Melissa Cook (left) and Chamber Chairman Erik Roddy. Thelma Dangerfield is $10,000 dollars richer after last night’s...
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Denny’s set to open in Paris just in time for Christmas
Denny’s, known by many as America’s diner, is set to open its doors to Paris on Sunday, December 22, at 5 p.m. The new diner is located at 3070 Loop 286, near Home Depot. Opening just in time for the...
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Obituaries Sunday, Dec. 22
Grady W. Wright, 89, of Deport, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, at his home while surrounded by family. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23rd, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home...
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Local cub scouts learn to fly radio controlled airplanes
Pictured from left to right: back row – Larry Hines, Chuck Knight, Kenneth Bedford, Gary Plott, Robert Brooks, Paul Helms, front row – Zander Peace, Jason Huddleston, Donato Curvino, Andrew Pharis,...
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Spirit of Giving brings crowds to downtown
Despite being postponed, the Spirit of Giving event brought crowds of people to the parking lot of First United Methodist Church downtown on Sunday in the true giving spirit of Christmas. The event was...
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Gypsy Motorcycle Club donates $500 to New Hope Center of Paris
Names, left to right: LT Jimmy Womack of Paris PD (New Hope Center board member), Mike (Jumpy) Womack – President, Lindle (Papa) Smith – Treasurer, New Hope executive director Gay Ballew, Annie...
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The Red Bear Mobile Cuisine offers handmade pizza and cheesecake cooked by an...
Two Paris locals have opened up a mobile restaurant, offering handmade pizza and desserts that are all cooked with an open wood fire and served from a trailer that’s been transformed into a kitchen....
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Cool and clear forecast for the New Year holiday
It’s been a bit chilly the last few days in Paris, but according to meteorologists with www.weather.com, it will warm up slightly on New Year’s day. The high on New Year’s Eve is 54° F, with a low of...
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Co-headliners to bring in the New Year at LMAO Comedy
Jason Russell (Submitted Photo) For the third year in a row, LMAO Comedy Club in Downtown Paris will ring in the New Year with their annual New Year’s Eve comedy show. This year there are two...
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