Paris Chapter News Today

The City of Paris and the Paris Police Department are partnering with the Paris Chapter of the NAACP to honor several community members during Black History Month in February. Paris Police Department Community Outreach Coordinator Kimmie Snowton initiated the project on behalf of the department a

Between 250 and 300 people gathered Saturday evening at Love Civic Center for the annual NAACP-Paris Chapter’s heritage banquet, with a meal and a stirring message from the Rev. Gary

"It’s cloudy and blustery, there’s no sunshine at Lake Crook on this early Monday afternoon, but as cars and SUVs begin arriving with parents and kids there’s no disappointment that

The Paris Chapter of the NAACP seeks volunteers to help care for historic African-American cemeteries. The NAACP’s Abandoned Black Cemetery Association has planned work days for Oct. 21, 22, 28, and 29 to clean up the neglected Greenwood/Baptist Cemetery on West Center Street. Other cemeteries that

Three historic African-American cemeteries in Paris have been neglected and need maintenance.

The Paris Chapter of the NAACP and its Abandoned Black Cemetery Association plans several upcoming work days devoted to the cleaning of one of the three known abandoned cemeteries in

Fresh off the back of its timeless Spring 2022 collection, Stussy looks to keep the ball rolling in 2022 with plans to extend its brick and mortar presence. Just yesterday, the brand revealed that it will be opening a new chapter location in central

One of Lamar County’s brightest lights is now shining in Heaven with the passing of Marva Green Joe last week.

Two lifelong Paris and Lamar County community members have been selected as recipients of the 2021 Paris Junior College Distinguished Alumni Award. Brad Hutchison, Class of 1964 and Lynn Patterson, Class of 1974 will be honored during PJC’s 2021 Homecoming festivities on Nov. 6 at the Love Civic

The Paris Chapter of the NAACP will hold a second vaccination clinic April 17. The Johnson & Johnson one dose vaccine will be given. “We believe some individuals will be interested in the, ‘one and done’ scenario now that J&J is available in Lamar County,” NAACP Paris Chapter president Robert High said. To reserve a dose, call 903-784-8728. The clinic will open at 8 a.m. at 1490 Fitzhugh Ave. in Paris. Klark Byrd is the managing editor of The Paris News. He can be reached at...