Academic Honors Go to PJC Athletes
Paris Junior College athletes earned both individual and team academic honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association. Student-athletes from around the nation contributed to a new NJCAA record as 6,656 participants earned a spot on one of the three NJCAA All-Academic teams, having achieved a 3.60 GPA or higher. This year’s record eclipsed the previous mark of 6,329 set in the 2017-18 academic year. Team-wide honors...
Paris District Road Report for the Week of July 8, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Delta, Lamar and Red River Counties during the week of July 8, 2019. 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...
PJC Board Receives Good News on Enrollment, Retention
Both enrollment and retention are up at Paris Junior College, the Board of Regents learned at their meeting held June 24. The report on Summer I enrollment shows contact hours are up 3.6 percent from the previous year and head count is up 14.78 percent from a year ago. “Summer II registration is going well,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin, “I think Summer II enrollment is going to be really good.” Retention...
Peerless Cemetery Association Annual Cemetery Meeting and Lunch
The Annual Cemetery Meeting and Lunch of the Peerless Cemetery Association will be held Thursday, July 4th, beginning at 11:00AM. The Annual Memorial and Business Meeting will be held at the Peerless Cemetery, with a BBQ Lunch served following the meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend. Peerless Cemetery
Winnsboro Police Department Report for June 24-30, 2019
Arrests Juan Tapia-Rios, age 33, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 6/24/2019 for Assault Causing Bodily Injury -FV Michael Divin, age 30, of Mt. Vernon, was arrested on 6/27/2019 on a Winnsboro Municipal Court warrant. Accidents No Accidents to Report. Calls for Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 109 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 18 citations...
Cybersecurity Degree Program at PJC
PJC Cyber Cedric and Marjorie PJC offering new Cybersecurity degree this fall People are increasingly integrating technology into their lives, including through online shopping or bringing the Internet of Things coming into homes. Every 39 seconds a cyber-attack happens to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and governments. To respond for the all-time high demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, Paris Junior College...
JoAnn McGarity Sheaffer
JoAnn McGarity Sheaffer, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, TX. She was born on October 5, 1952 in Sulphur Springs, TX, the daughter of John Franklin and Virginia Sue Waggoner McGarity. She spent years collecting and growing a variety of irises, her favorite flower. She was a talented cross stitcher. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren....
