Paris firefighters started the first stage of a six-week partnership with Texas A&M University–Commerce The fitness program will seek to improve lower back mobility and stability using a system called DARI Motion.

Paris ISD’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget is beginning to take shape, but much of it currently relies on frequently changing estimates until the state and Lamar County Appraisal District provide final numbers.

North Lamar ISD trustees move forward with planned construction on $51.55 million bond project after installing new trustees and reorganizing the board for another year.

Paris Economic Development Corp received clean audit, and directors gave approval to proceed with a one-year purchase option for a prospective industrial client to purchase roughly 15 acres in the Paris Business Park.

The Red River Valley Tourism Association will host its annual Highway 82/287 Sale on June 4th and 5th. The sale runs through fifteen towns and covers 350 miles of highway, drawing visitors from across the country. 

George Fisher will continue to serve as president of the Paris ISD Board of Trustees while Jenny Wilson will continue on as vice president after the board’s reorganization Monday. 

Outside auditor Johnna McNeal of Malnory, McNeal & Co. gave the county an unqualified report but noted several findings related to internal controls.

The Salvation Army in Paris continued to offer its services in April, including rent assistance, a bread line and soup kitchen and a mental health crisis hotline. The nonprofit also provides indigent people with donations of clothing, hygiene products and other essentials they may need.