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Deadly fire
Members of the Paris Fire Department secure equipment after extinguishing an overnight blaze at a homeless shelter in Paris early this morning.


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    Early morning disaster
    It was in the early morning hours at Christians In Action that sounds outside woke Mickey McMillan, a resident of the shelter.

    Deadly fire
    Five men were confirmed dead and two others unaccounted for early today in a fire at Christians In Action, 410 Clarksville St. in Paris.

    Turn conflict into understanding
    The two U.S. Department of Justice representatives are scheduled to lead a community-wide dialogue on race Thursday at Love Civic Center.

    Craddick decides to throw in the towel
    Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, the longest serving Republican in state elective office, has given up his hard-fought bid for a fourth term.

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    REGION

    Local author to sign books at Hastings
    Paris author Amanda Chesier presents “Conversing Through Verse” at Hasting’s Books Music and Videos at a book-signing event Saturday.

    Idabel museum to host star-gazing event
    IDABEL — Stargazers will be treated to a night of science and fun Sunday at the Museum of the Red River.


    OPINION

    Local organizations act in city’s interest
    The Paris Legacy Foundation and the St. Joseph’s Community Foundation are looking out for the best interests of the community.

    Investing in Paris still a good decision
    Paris is a great place to invest, and the evidence is all around us.

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    SPORTS

    Dragons conquer Redlands C.C. Cougars
    Kenny Gabriel, Jonathon Simmons and Nafis Richardson combined to score 47 points for the PJC Dragons as they defeated the Redlands Cougars, 78-62, on Saturday.

    Lady Cats suffer another tough defeat
    Same song, different verse for the Paris Lady Cats, who hung tough before falling to Liberty-Eylau, 58-48, Friday afternoon in Wildcat Gymnasium.

    Rebels knock off Patriots in 11-2A opener
    Both Rivercrest squads knock off the Prairiland Patriots on Friday.

    Clarksville squads victorious over Redwater
    Joe Sigler's Clarksville Blue Tigers bounced back to win their District 12-2A opener on Friday night with a 61-47 home victory over the Redwater Dragons.

    BUSINESS

    Business at a Glance for Jan. 4, 2009
    The collapse of a joint venture with a state-owned Kuwaiti company may make Dow Chemical less willing to pay the $15.3 billion pricetag.


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