Noon on the Square Kicks Off Sept. 3

Who knew that the annual event “NOON on the Square” sponsored by Commercial Bank and Trust kicks off Friday September 3 on the court house lawn in historic downtown Paris. Henry County Project Graduation will be selling one of the Square Meal Deals featuring hot off the grill cheeseburgers, chips and dessert for only $5.00. The Downtown Paris Association will have soft drinks available for a donation to the downtown Christmas lighting fund. Henry County Medical Center will provide free blood pressure checks. Lunch starts at 11:00 a.m. Tommy Akers Band plays at noon. - submitted by Becky Hedges

New Law Office in Downtown Paris

Who knew that Katie Rhodes now has her law office over Paris on The Square in downtown Paris? - submitted by Gaines Hedges

Read a Book, for Free

Who knew there's a cool place in Paris that's renting out books for free: the W. G. Rhea Public library. Remember that place? Stop by and put your favorite book on reserve. - submitted by Becky Hedges.

Tyson Soldiers Strong on National Music Scene

Who knew that two men who became well-known in the national music scene were among the soldiers who were stationed at Camp Tyson?

Bill Pinckney, who later was a member of "The Drifters", was one of the soldiers who worked with the barrage balloons at the camp.

Dick Whitman was a member of the post band at the camp, which was under the direction of Tom Lonardo of Paris. Whitman later became a band leader of his own for many years, and after Jan Garber's death, Whitman became the leader of the Jan Garber Band. - submitted by Shannon McFarlin.

Elvis Presley Performed in Paris 55 Years Ago

On the anniversary of Elvis’s death, August 16, who knew Elvis Presley performed at the Paris City Auditorium on March 7, 1955? By Becky Hedges.

$6000 cool bucks for REAL Hope Center

Who knew over $6000 was raised for the R.E.A.L. Hope Center Saturday, July 31, at the Ice Cream Social in downtown Paris, with more money in to be turned in this week. Submitted by Gaines Hedges.