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01/18/2025

🏀 UPDATE:

A late steal and a career night from Jackson Rigdon (31 points) shifts the tide in favor of the Tigers. Paris outlasts a North Central run to secure their 12th win of the year.

Final Score: Paris 74, North Central 72

01/18/2025

🏀 UPDATE:

The Paris Tigers are locked in a dogfight against the North Central Thunderbirds. After a half of basketball, Paris leads 37-34.

Jackson Rigdon and Carter Eastham are leading the charge on offense with 13 and 10 points, respectively.

01/17/2025

UPDATE:

A pair of charges against an Edgar County woman accused of poisoning her family were dropped as part of a negotiated plea deal in late December. Statements from the Edgar County State's Attorney and a local deputy indicate a staffing shortage in the Edgar County Sheriff's Department may be the cause.

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PARIS—After an alleged attempt to poison and kill her two-year-old son and her husband, Karlla Tresner was sentenced to 180 days in the Edgar County Jail and 30 months of probation. She entered …

01/17/2025

Marking the largest annual contribution in the club’s history, the Edgar County Shrine Club made a groundbreaking $250,000 donation to the Shriner’s Children Hospital on Dec. 13.

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Marking the largest annual contribution in the club’s history, the Edgar County Shrine Club made a groundbreaking $250,000 donation to the Shriner’s Children Hospital on Dec. 13. The …

01/17/2025

After waiting a day to play due to wintery conditions, the scene was set for Lincoln Prairie Conference boys basketball on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Kansas High School. The Tri-County Titans hosted the Cumberland Pirates for Kansas Homecoming.

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KANSAS—After waiting a day to play due to wintery conditions, the scene was set for Lincoln Prairie Conference boys basketball on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Kansas High School. The Tri-County Titans …

01/17/2025

Non-conference boy's basketball

01/17/2025

With the weather wreaking havoc on basketball schedules throughout the state early last week, the Paris Lady Tigers were only able to get one game in the books—and what a game it turned out to be.

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PARIS—With the weather wreaking havoc on basketball schedules throughout the state early last week, the Paris Lady Tigers were only able to get one game in the books—and what a game it …

01/17/2025

01/16/2025

The Link Art Gallery in Paris has announced the open reception for its highly anticipated exhibit, Eternal Seasons: A Life in Color, has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 24.

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PARIS—The Link Art Gallery in Paris has announced the open reception for its highly anticipated exhibit, Eternal Seasons: A Life in Color, has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 24. The event, …

01/16/2025

Winter Storm Blair derailed several recent basketball games for Edgar County teams earlier this year. Nevertheless, when the Crestwood Eagles took the floor for the seventh-grade Chrisman Hardwood Classic, they hardly skipped a beat.

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CHRISMAN—Winter Storm Blair derailed several recent basketball games for Edgar County teams earlier this year. Nevertheless, when the Crestwood Eagles took the floor for the seventh-grade …

01/16/2025

The second annual 'Scapes on the Stage' contest at PCOFA came to a close on Jan. 11 with three talented local designers claiming prizes.

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PARIS—“Scapes on the Stage” is returning to The Paris Center of Fine Arts (PCOFA) next weekend. PCOFA manager Tanner Laughlin created the tablescape contest last year as a way …

01/16/2025

Miss Edgar County, Aubrey Lawson, is ready to showcase her dedication to community service and her love for her town with a dress and a heart full of hope. Lawson will take the stage in Springfield later today when The Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant begins.

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PARIS—From the small-town charm of Paris, Ill., to the grand stage of the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield, Aubrey Lawson has embraced a journey defined by personal …

01/16/2025

🏀 ICYMI:

Paris powered past the Effingham Hearts in an overtime victory Wednesday evening. The Lady Tigers move to 13-4 (2-0) on the year.

Final Score: Paris 56, Effingham 48

01/16/2025

The Paris Center of Fine Arts Gala Night celebrated the induction of two local legends, Moke Collins Owens and Ethel Marie Crabtree, into the Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Dive into the highlights and learn how you can support this creative cornerstone of our community.

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PARIS—A crown jewel to the city of Paris and Edgar County is the state-of-the-art Paris Center of Fine Arts (PCOFA) complex at Paris Cooperative High School. On Jan. 11, a crowd of avid art …

01/16/2025

After nearly hanging up his whistle for good, Shawn Nugent is making history as the Mayo Middle School boys basketball coach and is set to coach in a statewide all-star tournament. He attributes his success to his players.

“You win games with good kids, and we have really good kids at Mayo, and I'm thankful for that,” Nugent said.

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Before taking the reigns of the Mayo Middle School boys basketball program in the spring of 2023, Shawn Nugent was uncertain he’d ever coach again. After 19 years of coaching at the high school …

01/15/2025

Even after a tough loss to Dieterich Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Paris Tigers seem to be inching closer to their full potential late in the season. Paris showed glimpses of greatness against the Movin’ Maroons after knocking off Casey-Westfield in a hotly contested conference matchup on Saturday, Jan. 11.

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Even after a tough loss to Dieterich Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Paris Tigers seem to be inching closer to their full potential late in the season. Despite a poor shooting performance, Paris showed …