By Scott Harvey

Greenville – A jury finds Andreas Tearri Morris guilty of murder Wednesday, taking just 90 minutes to return the verdict.

Morris, of Greenville, had been accused of killing 18 year-old Cordarien Marquel Kelly, also of Greenville, in July 2007. Kelly was found shot several times in the 1800 block of Wellington Street and pronounced dead at the scene.

A punishment hearing for Morris is set for Thursday, July 11. He is facing from 5 to 99 years to life in prison with a fine not to exceed $10,000.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – It appears the Commerce ISD will not raise its current tax of $1.04 per $100 valuation for the upcoming school year.

The news comes following a preliminary budget workshop Tuesday night among board members, who have until the end of the month to formally approve the budget.

By Scott Harvey

Paris – Two calls Thursday to Paris Police results in the seizure of stolen property and drugs.

A Paris woman, whose name was not released, was arrested after police received a call of criminal mischief in the Johnson Woods area. She was charged with burglary of a vehicle, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful carrying of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Sulphur Springs police are investigating the near drowning of a six-year-old boy, currently in serious condition at Children's Medical Center in Dallas.

"I hadn't heard anything since this morning," says Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jim Bayuk. "I heard he was breathing on his own, but still not out of the woods."

This Day in History: Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

This Day in History: Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

By Scott Harvey

Near drowning leaves 6-year-old boy hospital fighting for life; Acussed murderer in Sulphur Springs moved to mental facility; Commerce ISD will not increase taxes; Greenville murder trial continues; Road in Greenville renamed to honor former mayor.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A Greenville road has undergone a name change. The Greenville City Council voted Tuesday to rename Dent Road to Roy Warren Parkway to honor the former mayor and civic leader.

Warren, who served as mayor from 1964 until 1968, died in December 2006. A graduate of Greenville High School and East Texas State University, Warren was a bomber pilot during World War II and remained in the Air Force Reserves for 27 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The murder trial of Andreas Tearri Morris, of Greenville, continues Wednesday.

Morris is charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of 18 year-old Cordarien Marquel Kelly, also of Greenville. Kelly was found shot several times in the 1800 block of Wellington Street and pronounced dead at the scene.

By Scott Harvey

– Virtually the entire KETR listening region was impacted in some way or another by severe weather Wednesday night, leaving thousands without power.

At around 6:30 p.m. the National Weather in Forth Worth issued a tornado warning for portions of North Central Texas, which proceeded to push off to the east. Dallas and Collin County would also experience a tornado warning. Fortunately, the line of storms was downgraded before hitting Hunt and Fannin Counties, but did pick up again when entering portions of East Texas.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce ISD will meet in special session Tuesday night to discuss a number of items including but not limited to consideration of the proposed tax rate for 2009-2010 school year.

It is unclear of the direction the district may take on the issue.