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Roan Oak Masonic Lodge awards six PJC nursing scholarships
The Roan Oak Masonic Lodge #860 of Garretts Bluff helped six Paris Junior College nursing students breathe easier last month when they awarded them $500 scholarships.
Dillon Cecil joins United Way Board of Directors
The United Way of Lamar County announced today that Dillon Cecil has joined their Board of Directors.
PJC welcomes interim president with new year
When Paris Junior College reopens on Jan. 2, 2024, a new era begins at the institution. Dr. Jerry King, former president of Trinity Valley Community College.
City of Paris and Community Organizations partner in planning for winter weather
When the City expects extended periods of freezing precipitation or lengthy electrical power outages, we will initiate the plan for opening warming stations…
Copeland to retire from Liberty National Bank
Jana Copeland at Liberty National Bank’s Downtown location will retire effective December 31, 2023, after 38 years of service with the bank.
Downtown food pantry saw 24 percent of county in 2023
The Downtown Food Pantry served 24 percent of the Lamar County population in 2023. “We saw an average of 750 families weekly,” executive director Allan Hubbard said.
Gerry Hines announces candidacy for Lamar County Constable – Precinct 2
Gerry Hines has announced his candidacy for Lamar County Constable – Precinct 2 in the upcoming election, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Carroll sentenced to 40 years for multiple violent felonies
On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, Jordan Lee Carroll, 23, entered guilty pleas to six felony charges and was sentenced to 40 years.
City of Paris reminds citizens of fireworks ordinances
The penalties for violating the City of Paris Code of Ordinances 6.04.001 and Fire Code 5601.1.3 include a fine of up to $2000.
St. Paul Baptist Church surprises seniors in the community with free hams
“To see the joy on the faces of unsuspecting individuals as we say Merry Christmas while handing them their ham is a blessing.”