By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Portions of Jack Finney Boulevard in Greenville will soon be running a bit slower.

A recent study by TxDot revealed the speed limit on a large section of the road could be lowered from 55 miles per hour to 50 miles per hour.

The Study was done at the request of Public Works Director Massoud Ebrahim following an inquiry by the Brookland Learning Center.

The Greenville City Council intends Tuesday to vote in the lower speed limits effective immediately.

By Scott Harvey

– There's already a call to get ready for going back to school. School just let out for the summer which means it's the perfect time to get ready to go back when it comes to getting required vaccines.

Dr. Paul McGaha is with the State Health Department office in Tyler. He says they're trying to avoid an end of summer crush.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A major expansion is planned at one of Greenville's high-tech industries. Cytec Engineered Materials is seeking a tax abatement and the creation of a reinvestment zone for the estimated $15 million project, which is expected to add approximately 21 jobs.

A public hearing is scheduled prior to the City Council taking any action during Tuesday's regular session.

By Scott Harvey

– A 30 year prison sentenced has been handed down for Charles Ray Stevens, who's pleading guilty to assault against a public servant and evading arrest with a deadly weapon.

The 53-year-old Stevens allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend from Campbell on Jan. 31 and then drove her to Oklahoma where she escaped.

He was captured south of Paris after a seven hour standoff with law enforcement.

Charges of aggravated kidnapping are still pending in Hunt County.

By Scott Harvey

Paris – A workshop regarding TxDOT's Elderly & Disabled Transportation Program is scheduled for later this month in Paris.

The purpose of the workshop is to evaluate the current year's activities, review plans and goals for the next two years, and to select projects for FY 2011.

Regional residents who are interested in elderly and disabled transportation are invited to attend. Counties to be impacted include Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Rains and Red River counties.

Alice Reese gives us her take on the weeks movies including Marmaduke, Get Him to the Greek, and more.

Click above for full audio.

By Scott Harvey

Como – A Sulphur Springs teenager has died from injuries received following an early morning wreck Friday just east of Como.

According to State Troopers, Jordan Scott Hurley was driving along Highway 11 when he attempted to pass a vehicle into oncoming traffic, overcorrected, ran off the road and hit a tree.

The 17-year-old Hurley was pronounced dead shortly after midnight by Justice of the Peace Yvonne King.

Host Scott Harvey welcomes guest Officer Chris McCaslin with the Greenville Police Department to discuss their Summer of Safety program for 2010. Our Friday feature by Ashley Murphy documents a new safety feature to be installed by Royse City Police.

The Lead: Friday, June 4, 2010

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A public forum gives minority residents a chance to express issues affecting the community.

Reatta Fort with the Department of Justice's Community Relations Service was in Greenville Thursday to learn what the public wanted addressed by the agency, as it seeks to help restore racial stability and harmony.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The City of Commerce is exploring funding options for skywalks at both university crosswalks in town.

Interim City Manager Marc Clayton said Tuesday he's received interest from the public into the skywalks following recent accidents at the Highway 50 and Culver St crosswalks. He's since found that TxDot has fully funding similar projects in the past.