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    An Aubrey man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. William Carl Kennedy, 42, pleaded guilty on Nov. 14, 2023 to production of child pornography and penalties relating to violations for …

A report presented to the Paris City Council  by Justice Research Consultants in Denton shows the Paris Police Department has received a  clean racial profiling report. The Paris PD  is in full compliance with the law . Two complaints of racial profiling were filed during the past year, and after …

Tailored Rides of Paris presents its Spring Show  tomorrow (Saturday, April 27) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tailored Rides 384, CR 42520. There will also be burgers and hot dogs provided by Credit Union of Texas. Tailored Rides provides therapeutic riding, an equine-assisted activity for the purpose of …

Paris Regional Health is hosting the annual Drug Take Back box in the main lobby of the hospital Saturday between 10 a.m. -2pm to safely discard unused or expired prescription drugs. The purpose of the program is to take unused or expired prescription medications for disposal to reduce accidental misuse, …

Lamar County  high school seniors are reminded that today is the deadline to apply for 4 scholarships from the United Way. Applications are available in the counselor’s office of all area high schools or by emailing srossonuwlc@gmail.com.   Scholarship recipients will be announced at the United Way’s Texas Scholars awards ceremony …

Seth William Albright was arrested in Hopkins County for Possession of More than 4 but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 2 Controlled Substance. He was also charged on a traffic warrant. Jarvis Lamont Singletary was arrested in Hopkins County on a Bond Forfeiture warrant for Fraudulent Use …

DENTON, Texas – FEMA Region 6 encourages Texans to stock up on emergency supplies during this year’s tax-free weekend starting April 27. Residents can buy supplies and equipment to use in emergencies or natural disasters during the Texas Comptroller’s 2024 Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday. No sales tax will be collected for …

COMMERCE, TX: Students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University-Commerce are enthusiastically preparing for the Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 10 and 11. This semester, 1,542 students will receive their degrees, including 858 undergraduate students, 662 master’s students and 22 doctoral students. Among the candidates, 467 will graduate …

COMMERCE, TEXAS: Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a luncheon at the Hilton hotel in Rockwall, Texas, on Tuesday, April 16, to celebrate the university’s planned Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research. The Lyon Center, which will be located along Highway 24 in Commerce, Texas, approximately 1.5 miles south of the …

Paris Chevrolet and Texoma Chevy Dealers presented Anderson Bunch with a $1,000.00 Texoma Excellence in Fine Arts Scholarship for his remarkable achievements. Anderson’s dedication to music, particularly his trumpet mastery, has shone brightly throughout his seven-plus years of commitment. Notably, he’s secured the prestigious position of 1st chair All-State trumpet …

North Lamar ISD would like to invite the community to participate in commemorating the legacy of educator Kenny Sanders by naming the agricultural barn in his honor. With 50+ years of service, Kenny has stood as a pillar within the NLISD community, impacting lives through his commitment to science and …

As the UIL Academic Region II Competition approaches next Saturday, April 27, at Texas A&M – Commerce, the excitement is palpable for the participating North Lamar High School students and their coaches. Malaki Tillery, Tyler Antonio-Silva, and Sage Osborn are gearing up to showcase their skills in Accounting, under the …

Tuesday April 23rd, junior and senior art students attended the PJC Art Day. Students chose two workshops and were able to explore new techniques and had a blast being creative.

Emma Wilkins and Carson Holzwarth, two outstanding students from the community, have been honored with prestigious scholarships recognizing their achievements. Cameron Ashton presented Emma Wilkins with the Lamar County Electric Cooperative scholarship. Carson Holzwarth (left) shown with principal, Mark Keith, was presented with the Making A Difference Scholarship

Contact: Kelly Cowan Mount Pleasant ISD begins Clay Target Club. The newly formed Mount Pleasant ISD Clay Target Club has kicked off its first season with a bang as a Texas High School Clay Target League member. Our team members compete with other teams from across the state, all from …

Titus County Elections NTCC Board Kerry Wootten, Lance Walsh Mt Pleasant Place 3 – Seth Alexander, Jonathan Hageman Place 4 – Kelly Redfearn, Tim Dale Place 5 – Carl Wayne Hinton, Henry N. Chappell II Harts Bluff ISD Alex Ortega, J. Colton Bradshaw, Jay Senn, Bryan Banda Harts Bluff ISD …

  Wednesday, officers responded to the 1200 block of SE 16th about a suspicious person’s call. They contacted John Wade Armentrout, 40, and Christopher Robin Jones, 49. They were subjects wanted on felony warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Jones’ warrant was from Georgia, and the Lamar County Sheriff’s …

A reluctant Donald Trump will return to a New York City courtroom Thursday as his hush money trial resumes. At the same time, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Washington over whether he should be immune from prosecution for actions he took during his time as president.

Hughes Springs ISD announced Blake Worley as its new Athletic Director/Head Football Coach. Coach Worley currently serves as the Defensive Coordinator & Head Baseball Coach at Winnsboro ISD, roles he has held since 2019. Before that, Coach Worley coached at Pleasant Grove ISD from 2006-2019. While at PGISD, Coach Worley …

They placed Bowie High School in Arlington on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after an on-campus shooting outside the school. Arlington PD and the Arlington ISD held a joint press conference Wednesday evening and confirmed that a 17-year-old student shot an unidentified 18-year-old student. The shooter was in custody with no other details, …