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I.C. Murrell was promoted to editor of The News, effective Oct. 14, 2019. He previously served as sports editor since August 2015 and has won or shared eight first-place awards from state newspaper associations and corporations. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, grew up mostly in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

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Jefferson County not facing COVID business occupancy rollback just yet

Despite single-day records set Tuesday in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases, businesses in Jefferson and surrounding counties ... Read more

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Judge explains how Jefferson County businesses might roll back to 50% occupancy standard

Businesses in Jefferson County and throughout Texas eligible to maintain up to 75 percent of maximum occupancy may ... Read more

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ICU hospitalizations due to COVID-19 more than double in Jefferson County

Coronavirus data for Jefferson County revealed more alarming statistics earlier this week. With more than 2,000 new confirmed ... Read more

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Port Arthur’s Ike Mills advocates for Justice for Black Farmers Act

A Port Arthur man who heads Texas AgriForestry Small Farmers and Ranchers (TASFR) is pushing for Congress to ... Read more

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PORT ARTHUR NOTES: $61K of utility adjustments, Entergy rate increase request denied & more

Five water utility adjustments from residential properties and businesses totaling $61,966.32 have received approval from the Port Arthur ... Read more

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Sunken Court reconstruction completed; see how Port Arthur is holding contractor financially accountable

The reconstruction of Sunken Court is “officially” complete and a contract to improve Eighth Avenue from 32nd Street ... Read more

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Port Arthur Water Department recognized for help preventing tooth decay, improving oral health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has presented the Port Arthur Water Department with a Water Fluoridation ... Read more

Opinion

I.C. MURRELL — Tom Neal’s passion evident in museum work, community empowerment

It may be a tall order for some museums, but if one doesn’t do the slightest bit to ... Read more

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Tom Neal’s service to Port Arthur earns him prestigious Stilwell Award

Before Tom Neal could be asked about being named the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce’s Arthur E. ... Read more

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Mexican-style artisanal bread bakery Los Americo’s opens on Gulfway Drive to massive response

A Mexican-style artisanal bread bakery held its grand opening Sunday and drew a long line of customers. Los ... Read more