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Retired SFC James Paul "JP" Preston, 74, of Direct passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2008, at Wilson and Jones Hospital in Sherman after a lengthy illness.

Retired SFC James Paul "JP" Preston, 74, of Direct passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2008, at Wilson and Jones Hospital in Sherman after a lengthy illness.

The curbs will look a little nicer in Gladewater, thanks to action taken Thursday by the Gladewater City Council.

Approximately 600 members of El Paso's 3-133 Field Artillery Unit of the Texas National Guard arrived at the camp late this week for several months of training before deploying to Iraq.

The Red River Jr. Golf, Inc. summer tour continued Monday with 54 participants at the Hugo Golf Club.

“Casa Hogar Bethesda is the only special needs home in Northern Mexico ministering to residents that have nowhere else to go.”

When it comes to taking mission trips during spring break, East Texas Baptist University students answered the call. via Marshall News Messenger

“The Dukes of Hazzard", we again say "Thank you”

Despite a cold and windy morning at Pat Mayse Lake Saturday, the 21st Annual Uncle Jesse's Big Bass Classic went off without a hitch - except for us misspelling Tippi Pyle's name on the front page of Sunday's ... via Paris Texas

“We staff for what is actually happening on a daily basis. We staff for what is, not for 'what if.'”

Two motor vehicle accidents with multiple injuries and an isolated emergency call stretched the city's ambulance service a little thin yesterday. via Paris Texas

“The Lumberman of the Year award is selected by all the LAT members, based on his or her service to the LAT. And Brian is known not only for his service to McCoy's customers, but also for his civic activities.”

Updated 38 minutes ago Big Bass Classic Uncle Jesse's Big Bass Classic is Saturday at Pat Mayse Lake. via Paris Texas

North Lamar Independent School District voters go to the polls May 10 to elect two at-large trustees from a field of three candidates. via Paris Texas

Updated 50 minutes ago A 21-year-old Paris man received serious injuries Tuesday when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a car in the 1400 block of Clarksville St. via Paris Texas

Three prominent speakers are to address the organizational meeting of the Valley of the Caddo Museum and Cultural Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. today in Paris Junior College's McLemore Student Center. via Paris Texas

Jane Broadway, 65, of Sumner passed suddenly from this life Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Paris Regional Medical Center. via Paris Texas

Updated 54 minutes ago Registration for Lamar County Head Start begins Monday and continues through Friday, May 1 from 9 am. via Paris Texas

Ernest William Pratt, 79, of Paris died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Paris Regional Medical Center, following a long battle with pneumonia. via Paris Texas

Dorothy Sue Eudy Byars, 66, of Paris peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, Feb. via Paris Texas

Sheryl Yvonne Sutton, 61, of Powderly passed away Sunday Feb. 3, 2008, at Paris Regional Medical Center. via Paris Texas

“We went to another room and found some more.”

Teachers at North Lamar's Parker Elementary in Powderly were quick to lend a helping hand across state lines when about 400 students at Hugo Elementary School were forced to evacuate their building because of a ... via Paris Texas

At approximately 6:45 p.m. on December 15, Commerce Police/Fire/E-Corp responded to a two-vehicle accident on State Highway 50 south of Culver Street. via North Texas e-News

“I just think we need something like this to warn teachers on the playgrounds when to bring kids inside”

We commend North Lamar Independent School District for installing a lightning prediction and warning system at its Paris campus. via Paris Texas