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Paris ISD names Teachers of the Year || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
Kally Williams was named Elementary Teacher of the Year and Roderick Mitchell was named Secondary Teacher of the Year for the Paris Independent School District at a dinner recently honoring teaching excellence.
Weekly fishing report || May 6, 2022
Fishing reports are produced with support from Toyota and the federal Sport Fish Restoration program.
Fire investigation leads to shuttering of place for homeless individuals
A plan is in place to address the need for temporary shelter for those registered to stay at this location. The city is currently working with other non-profits and shelters to ensure they have a place to stay.
FDA restricts use of J&J’s COVID vaccine due to blood clot risks
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will now carry a starker warning about potential “long-term and debilitating health consequences” related to the blood clotting side effect.
Early May heatwave coming || Content sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
The upcoming weekend will be sunny, very breezy, and hot with high temperatures pushing near-record levels in some areas.
Man finds 2.38-carat diamond at state park
A regular visitor found a 2.38-carat brown diamond on April 10 at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year.
GIVEAWAY: Food and diaper giveaway set for Saturday in Paris
The drive-thru event will begin at 9 a.m. and end around 11 a.m., according to Carl Brown.
Cold front and storms enter the area || Sponsored by Whitaker’s Towing
The primary hazards will be damaging winds to 65 mph and large hail up to ping pong size. However, if any severe storms can become briefly more discrete, then a tornado or two would be possible.
PJC hosting regional baseball tournament this weekend || Sponsored by Quality Care ER
When Paris Junior College won the regular-season conference title last weekend, the College became host for the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV – North Regional Baseball Championship Tournament.
Reno’s Movies in the Park set for Friday evening || Encanto
Officials said the showing will begin at dusk and there will be food available for purchase. Everyone is welcome, however, all children must be accompanied by an adult.