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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

Port Arthur Community Action Network claims successful challenge to TCEQ’s penalty policy

Port Arthur Community Action Network representatives believe the organization’s concerns over a $12,000 fine handed to German Pellets led to the Texas Commission on Environmental ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:18 am

BREAKING NEWS

Health department reports 2 COVID deaths on Tuesday

Two individuals, one who was in his 40s, were reported to have died as a result of the coronavirus, authorities announced Tuesday afternoon. The City ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:13 pm

Local

Jefferson County clerk details procedures for county mail-in ballot application

Calling the county clerk’s office at 409-835-8760 may make requests for a mail-in ballot application for the Jefferson County general election. The application can be ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:28 am

Local

2 ballots in 1 city: Information glitch blamed for PA city races not included on county ballots

Residents in 30 of Port Arthur’s 40 precincts who vote on Nov. 3 will have to fill out one ballot on Jefferson County races and ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, October 3, 2020 12:15 am

Local

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR: Lovie Austin loses daughter, leans on faith in tough times

Today marks one year since Lovie Austin began treatment for breast cancer. But the Port Arthuran’s journey in facing adversity didn’t begin with her diagnosis. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, October 2, 2020 12:20 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — It takes a team to beat cancer

Each October, the National Football League, like many other organizations, raises awareness of breast cancer through its “Crucial Catch” initiative. In recent years, the league ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, October 2, 2020 12:18 am

Local

ELECTION 2020 — See new Port Arthur EDC sales tax question, other Nov. 3 ballot items

The city of Port Arthur officially amended an ordinance that will now include a sales and use tax request on the Nov. 3 general election ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:30 am

Local

City of Port Arthur giving $200K to school district to offset unplanned coronavirus spending

The Port Arthur Independent School District is receiving an assist from the city of Port Arthur toward technology costs during the coronavirus pandemic. City councilmembers ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:28 am

Local

PA City Council notes: COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction & rapid diagnostic testing

The City of Port Arthur is also teaming with Gulf Coast Health Center to provide COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and rapid diagnostic (RD) testing. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:25 am

Local

Vehicle collision results in power outage impacting thousands in Memorial Boulevard area

An electrical pole fire in the vicinity of Lucian Adams Drive and Memorial Boulevard led to a power outage in the medical and shopping district ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 2:31 pm

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