13 year old collecting for Deputies
If you have any questions or comments or wish to donate or purchase a T-Shirt, call or email Silvia Reyes at (903) 569-3711 or [email protected].
Celebrate July 4 With a Cookout at VFW Post #8560
Everyone is invited to the Sulphur Springs VFW Post Home on Tuesday July 4 between 1 pm and 3:30 pm for a hamburger and hot dog cookout. Serving will take place inside the banquet hall. The post home is located at 1 Veterans Drive, located on East Industrial Drive along I-30 next to BEF Foods. VFW Post #8560 has a rich tradition of serving veterans, military families and the local community.
Carl A. Smith
Carl A. Smith, age 73 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, June 25th, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born on February 24th, 1944 in Lillie, Louisiana to the late John Smith and Delma Wall Smith. He was a retired executive VP with Monsanto Chemical Company and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He loved restoring BMW micro cars and was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers, Winford and...
Thursday Forecast
High: 93 with heat index as high as 100; Low: 77; Wind: South, southeast 5-10 mph
PJC Board of Regents Prepare for Restructure of Board; Conceal-Carry Policy Moves Forward
A draft policy to implement state law allowing conceal-carry at Paris Junior College was recently reviewed by the Board of Regents, and plans were made to appoint an at-large regent to represent Lamar County. The regents were updated on the development of the conceal-carry policy, which was finalized by a committee after comments from April town halls were taken into consideration. The policy will now be reviewed by PJC legal counsel....
“”How to Protect Your Identity” Program at Sr’s Center
A large crowd gathered at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center on Wednesday, June 28th to learn how to protect themselves from Identity Theft. Employees from Alliance Bank gave the Program and were on hand to answer a lot of questions that were brought up by those in attendance. Charlotte Crump, CRA officer at Alliance Bank presented the program. Information was given about several ways on how to protect your identity...
James E. McVay, Sr.
Mr. James E. McVay, Sr., age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 in Tyler. He was born on April 18th, 1937 in Dallas to the late Walter McVay and Gladys McVay. He was a member of Harmony Assembly of God and was preceded in death by parents, wife, Mary Lou McVay, brothers, Troy McVay, Roy McVay and Doyle McVay and sister, Gloria Gilbert. He is survived by, sons, James E. McVay, Jr. and his wife, Pamella of...
Ice Cream Freeze Off at the Senior Citizens Center
There are only 11 Entries so far for the Homemade Ice Cream for the Freeze Off on Thursday, July 13th. However, there are spots for 7 more entries. If you would like to enter the contest please email or call Karon Weatherman. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th Places. Entries so far include: Marcie Gammill, Abaccus – Banana Nut Leanetta Pryor, Hopkins Place- Adam Whitson, KSST – Malted Vanilla Ice Cream Stacey...
