Jerry McDonald In Memoriam
Jerry Dale McDonald, a resident of Yantis, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born July 25, 1946 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Clyde C. McDonald and Bertha Leona Pritchett. Jerry began his music career playing guitar at the Reilly Springs Jamboree in Reilly Springs, Texas. From there he began working at many night clubs in Dallas, Texas. He played bass for Jon & Robin who had several hits. From...
Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”
Graveside service for Patsy Joy Carr “Patty”, age 81 of Flint, Texas will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Shooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall at Shooks Chapel. Mrs. Carr passed away on June 15, 2023 at her residence. Patsy was born on August 21, 1941 in Hopkins County to L.B. and Pauline (Irby) Vick. She married Gerald Carr on December 31, 1959 in Sulphur...
Enrollment is Under Way at Paris Junior College
ADVISING Maria Zuniga, left, Education Advisor for the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, assists Shayla McGill of Sulphur Springs as she completes her paperwork for enrollment at the college. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs TRIO student
Paris Junior College Announces Students on President’s and Dean’s Lists
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that thanks to their dedication and hard work, 243 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester.To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the Dean’s List must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15...
Paris District Road Report for June 12, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting June 12, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such...
Come to the Ice Cream Freeze Off Today at 5:00pm!
The annual Ice Cream Freeze Off will be held today, June 10th,, beginning at 5:00pm. Tickets go on sale at 4:30pm. $5.00 gets you your own bowl and spoon. Then you will have your choice from 53 Ice Cream Freezers. The Ice Cream Freeze Off event has been moved inside the Shannon Oaks Church building, due to the chance of rain. Weather can’t stop the tradition of the Ice Cream Freeze Off! Tell your friends, family,...
Paris Junior College is Holding Kids College for Four Fun-Filled Days
PJC holding Kid’s College July 10-13 Paris Junior College is holding Kids College for four fun-filled days July 10-13, 2023. Classes for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will address a wide range of interests. Courses include Cooks ‘N Books; First Aid: What’s the BIG Deal?; FUN with Science!; Give Me a “C” Give Me a “HEER”; It’s TEE Time!; Junkyard Wars; Junior Historian; Mad Science!; Martial Arts; Math ‘N Crafts; Music;...
A Program Focused on Tree Care and Tree Replacement Options to be Held June 16
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Smith County, along with the Earth-Kind Environmental Education Committee, will be hosting a program focused on tree care and tree replacement options for on June 16. The historic freeze in 2021 in Texas affected even hardy native trees and the impact continues to be felt. The program, which focuses on the Tyler and East Texas area, will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tyler Rose...
Matter of Balance Class Begins June 22, 2023
Matter of Balance Flyer for Sulphur Springs Class 2023 Ark Tex Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
Richard Lawrence (Rick) Jackson
April 28, 1948 – June 4, 2023 Entrepreneur, who assumed risks and rewards in business and personal life, including a 1984 kidney donation — one of the earliest recorded at Dallas Methodist Central Hospital — to his brother. Rick’s spirit of adventure led him in search of peace, prosperity and purpose. He rarely stayed long —”At least I got this far”- and he was ever on the move-I ‘This is where I was when I moved...
