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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.

Local

Relocating Port Arthur Health Department; City Council slated for Tuesday vote

The Port Arthur City Council is set to authorize a lease with Aurora Capital Holdings, a Motiva subsidiary, for the downtown property currently occupied by ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, October 12, 2020 12:54 pm

Local

Port Arthur accepting public comment on $97M downtown drainage project

The city of Port Arthur is proposing a drainage infrastructure revitalization and improvement project that would give the downtown area a 25-year storm level of ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, October 12, 2020 12:05 pm

Local

Hurricane creates Texas 87 driving concerns

SABINE PASS — A portion of Texas 87 between the industry area of Port Arthur and Sabine Pass has been reduced to one lane because ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, October 10, 2020 12:11 pm

Local

Port Arthur, Jefferson County leaders react day after Hurricane Delta

Citizens in Port Arthur woke up to a clear blue sky Saturday morning, traffic moving south of the Texas 73 corridor as normal. That is, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:11 am

Local

National effort spotlighted in Port Arthur through Midwifery Week, minority pregnancy health care

The role of a midwife can be key to the health of a pregnant woman. “The most important thing is coming to prenatal care early ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, October 10, 2020 12:19 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Mother’s fighting spirit resonates so clearly

Anyone with the name Ivy likely has a story that would grab my attention at the sound of the name. Thus, the name Ivy January ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, October 9, 2020 12:01 am

Local

PA mayor issues declaration of disaster as Hurricane Delta approaches

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie on Thursday issued a declaration of local disaster in response to the approaching Hurricane Delta. The declaration, however, is not ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:29 pm

High School Sports

Hurricane Delta resets Sabine Pass home volleyball, football showdowns

Sabine Pass’ home volleyball match and football game against Burkeville have been tentatively rescheduled to Saturday afternoon due to threat of Hurricane Delta. The volleyball ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:30 am

Local

UPDATE: Port Arthur Transit looking for contractors in million-dollar expansion; seminar moved to Oct. 16

Port Arthur Transit is more than in the business of transporting its citizens; it is inviting contractors to learn about opportunities to assist the city ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:19 am

Groves

PHOTOS — Groves education demolitions underway

Demolition of the former Groves Elementary School and West Groves Early Learning Center is ongoing as part of upgrades planned under the 2019 Port Neches-Groves ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:16 am

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