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Paris Junior College presents Distinguished Service Award to students at graduation
The Award recognizes academic achievement and service to PJC and the community and is given to an outstanding graduating student.
Slade Baker Memorial Crawfish Cook-Off spices things up in Downtown, Paris
The fourth annual Slade Baker Memorial Crawfish Cook-Off brought the heat to downtown Paris over the weekend, raising more than $20,000 towards scholarships for locals to attend the fire academy.
Showers and thunderstorms today || Content sponsored by Whitaker Towing Service
Today there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Paris native cast in movie || “Heart Cold” to be released in 2024
Paris native Jimmie Sanders has been cast in an upcoming movie titled, “Heart Cold.” Sanders grew up in Paris and attended Paris High School.
The Paris Smokeasy “Cigar of the Month”
With the growth in the Premium Cigar Industry, and more and more cigar shops opening nationwide, eExtraNews is bringing back the Cigar of the Month articles.
Mostly cloudy with a high near 82 || Content sponsored by Whitaker Towing Service
Today there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise cloudy all day.
Red River Valley Amateur Amateur Radio Club celebrates 50th Anniversary
On May 20, 2023, the Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC) WB5RDD will mark its 50th Anniversary.
Lamar Electric Cooperative announces scholarship winners || Content sponsored by Power Jack Foundation Repair
Lamar Electric Cooperative has announced the six $1,000 scholarship winners that were drawn on April 22, 2023, at the Co-Op’s Annual Meeting.
Stormy day ahead || Content sponsored by Whitaker Towing Service
Today there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m.
Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns after giving alcohol to, having sex with 19-year-old aide
On Tuesday the Texas House unanimously voted to expel Bryan Slaton, one day after an investigation determined that he had sex with a 19-year-old aide.