By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A jury returned both the guilty verdict and an 11 year prison sentence Tuesday against Crystal Heath, following a one day trial.

She had pleaded not guilty to aggravated robbery and engaging in organized crime, although the organized crime count was dismissed.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce School Board has accepted the resignation of Elementary School Principal Bobbie Thurman, effective Dec. 18.

Thurman has served as principal for 16 years, starting out as an assistant principal at CES three years earlier.

A longtime resident of Commerce, Thurman graduated from CHS in 1965 and from East Texas State University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, English, and Special Education. She began her teaching career in Sulphur Springs in 1968.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A guilty plea is expected from a suspect alleged to have transported a large amount of drugs through Hunt County this summer.

Rodolfo Olives Hernandez is also facing a date with officials with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

Hernandez is charged with possession of between 50 and 2,000 pounds of marijuana. A Wednesday hearing is scheduled in the case.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce Lady Tigers were recognized Monday night during the CISD's board meeting for their efforts in the 2010 season.

The Tigers won the District 10-3A championship and advanced to the second round of the state volleyball playoffs.

Junior Raven Massey earned the District's Most Valuable Player award, the district's Middle Blocker award went to sophomore Kaci Harrison and in her first season as coach, Sarah Hall was named the Coach of the Year in the division.

By Scott Harvey

Sherman – Officials with the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority on Thursday hope to get the public's input on a proposed toll road.

The Grayson County Tollway would pick up where the Dallas North Tollway leaves off, to help continue a steady flow of traffic.

The proposed toll road would begin at FM 121 near Gunter and stretch north to Highway 75 in Denison.

By Scott Harvey

Plano – A federal grand in the Eastern District of Texas recently announced the charge against 37-year-old Wendy Lynette Hattaway.

If convicted, Hattaway faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

The indictment lists that the case is being investigated by the FBI, but no other information was available.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A Greenville man has been sentenced to prison for the second time this year after pleading guilty to two counts of robbery.

36-year-old Ronald Brian Farquhar entered the guilty pleas Monday. Under a plea bargain arraignment, he received 12 years in prison. Farquhar was alleged to have threatened a male and female victim in the course of stealing money in March.

Indictments against him also listed two convictions from 2004.

By Scott Harvey

Paris – A suspect is arrested and charged with murder in connection to the September shooting death of a Paris man.

31-year-old Don Bradley Taylor was taken into custody Friday for the alleged murder of 30-year-old Dustin Glen Shelton.

Shelton was found on September 2 following a reported disturbance in the 400 block of Southeast 14th Street.

He was pronounced dead after being transported to Paris Regional Medical Center.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Commerce Police Department Lieutenant Terry Miller and Patrol Officer James Hildebrand received a standing ovation Tuesday after receiving awards for heroism following their actions this spring at the Commerce Wal-Mart.

The incident occurred on March 7 when a suspect reportedly fired shots from the Wesley Street Overpass in Greenville, then began traveling toward Commerce. Lieutenant Miller and Officer Hildebrand intercepted the vehicle on Hwy 50, and exchanged gunfire with the suspect after being fired upon.

Mary travels to Lake Louise in Canada.  Take off, eh?