Dave Kirkpatrick

The Best Christmas Pageant EVER will be playing at Main Street Theatre at 7 p.m. on Dec. 5, 8 and 12, and 2 p.m. on Dec. 7, 14 and 15. Tickets are $15. Visit communityplayersinc.com for more information.

At least 200 people are needed to help deliver food for Lamar County Meals on Wheels on Christmas Eve. Pittin’ & Grillin’ staff will prepare turkey, mac-n-cheese, green beans and dessert. T-shirts are on sale to help cover the cost of these meals. Thanks to Paris Print Works, our online store i

Come to downtown Paris tomorrow for the Annual Downtown Christmas Tree lighting. The festivities begin at 4:00 pm, and Mayor Mihir Pankaj will lead the countdown to light the tree at 6:00 pm. Other activities include covered wagon rides from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, live reindeer from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm,

A Choctaw Nation jury found 33-year-old Jordan Ryan Caldwell of Broken Bow guilty one felony count of sexual battery. Sentencing is set for December 19. He faces up to three years in prison.

Nominations are being accepted by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year and other superlative recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Hopkins County

The Texas State Board of Education will officially decide today whether to approve an elementary school curriculum that opponents say leans too heavily on the Bible. SMU Professor of Religion Mark Chancey says we cannot have lessons in public schools that promote one faith above all others. The curriculum survived a narrow vote, earlier this week, meaning it will likely pass, again, today

The Winter Mini Market has begun at your Paris Farmers and Artisan Market. A great lineup of Vendors will be bringing you the very best locally grown and produced products. And look for new Vendors coming on board. The hours will be 11am – 1pm but many Vendors are setting up at 10am.

The annual Northeast Texas Economic Development Conference is just around the corner, and an experienced speaker and Lee College professor, Mick Normington will present information on jobs, housing, unemployment and education for our area. Mick has two master's degrees, co-authored the book “Working Texas Style,” previously worked at the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Labor Market Department of the Texas Workforce Commission. The luncheon, which is co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation, will take place on December 3 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Call the chamber at 903-885-6515 for more information.

Hopkins County jail inmate Everett Van Jennings has 3 new felony charges added against him. In addition to the other charges. He's now additionally charged with Solicitation of Capital Murder, Online Impersonation, and Fraudulent use of CC or Debit Card information. His new bonds total $1, 125,000. That's in addition to his other bonds.

Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site is celebrating its 156th birthday on Saturday, December 14 at the site from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the event, called “A Very Merry Birthday Celebration,” visitors will be served cupcakes and hot cocoa, and can enjoy Christmas crafts, letters to Santa,