By Scott Harvey

Greenville – An investigation by the Greenville Police Department leads to the arrest of two people following a hotel room search.

Police on Thursday conducted a narcotics search concerning the sale of crack cocaine at a room in the Dream Lodge Motel along Interstate 30. Two people, whose names were not released, were taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance over 4 grams, under 200 grams. The offense is a second degree felony.

The case remains under investigation.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – The City of Greenville is reporting a case of rabies as a rabid skunk was recently found in the 3200 block of Henderson St.

The Animal Control Department is encouraging persons living in the area to immediately have their animals vaccinated, restrain pets and do not allow them to roam free and avoid contact with wild animals.

If you come across an animal you feel may be sick or injured you're encouraged to call the city's Animal Control Division at 903-457-2990.

Host Scott Harvey is joined by Brad Scott, executive director with the Lamar County chapter of the American Red Cross to talk about Haiti. Our Friday feature focusses on the Paris, Texas Eiffel Tower.

Alice joins The Morning Blend on Jan. 29 to preview the weekend movie lineup which includes discussion on Mel Gibson's new role and more.

By Scott Harvey

– Guaranty Bond Bank is advising its customers of fraudulent telephone calls being made in the area.

Individuals identifying themselves as a representative with the bank and are randomly calling both customers and non-customers stating your bank card has been compromised and requesting you provide them with your 16 digit card number and security code.

Anyone who receives such a call is urged not to provide any personal information.

By Brad Kellar

Commerce – A Commerce teenager is placed on probation after being found guilty in connection to a throat slashing incident last summer.

18-year-old Corey Dominic Heath was found guilty Wednesday one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The jury sentenced Heath to five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division, and then probated the sentence for 10 years.

Heath claimed he acted in self-defense during the incident.

By Scott Harvey

Paris – The attorney for two Paris men, who have filed a lawsuit against the county seeking restitution for time served in jail, says forensic evidence should have eliminated his clients from the very beginning.

Michael Mosher is representing Ryan Crostley and Shannon Finley in their federal lawsuit over their arrest and subsequent treatment in the death of their friend Brandon McClelland in 2008.

The pair was arrested shortly after McClellan's body was found on a rural Lamar County Farm Road.

By Scott Harvey

Quitman – Jason Tad Payne, of Quitman, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife and stepson.

After deliberating about 5 hours, a Wood County jury convicted Payne. He was immediately sentenced to life in prison without parole as prosecutors did not seek the death penalty in the case.

The bodies of Nichole Payne and step-son Austin Taylor Wages were found in the family's home back in 2007. Payne was arrested in September of 2008.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A local woman is found guilty on two of three offenses related to a robbery and high speed chase last year.

Vicki Dawn Szalay of Sumner was convicted this week of endangering a child and evading arrest. A related charge of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon ended in a mistrial.

Sumner pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of robbery at Crossroads Mall in Greenville and was sentenced to a combination of prison and state jail. Szalay had previously pleaded not guilty to all three charges.

By Brad Kellar

Terrell – A Terrell man, already facing a number of charges, will likely face even more indictments.

Charles Duane Mayo Jr. already had three indictments pending against him, alleging he committed violent acts against multiple individuals.