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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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Port Arthur’s hurricane damage may fall short of FEMA threshold for federal support

Port Arthur city officials reported early estimates of $400,000 to $500,000 in damage to property as a result of Hurricane Laura’s arrival on Aug. 27. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:00 pm

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Hurricane evacuation buses, residents return to Port Arthur

The first 22 returnees from the Walker County Storm Shelter returned to Port Arthur just after noon Monday and arrived to scenes of little to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, August 31, 2020 4:28 pm

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VIDEO: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee makes stop in PA; talks hurricane, small business help

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee praised Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie for his decision to issue an early mandatory evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Laura ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, August 31, 2020 12:56 pm

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Trump on Laura’s destruction: ‘I’ve never seen anything quite like it’

ORANGE COUNTY — President Donald Trump said he had “never seen anything quite like” the devastation Hurricane Laura left behind in Southwest Louisiana during a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 29, 2020 7:59 pm

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VIDEO: Orange County well-wishers hope for help from Trump administration after Laura’s impact

ORANGE COUNTY — Hundreds lined up FM 1442 Saturday in hopes of welcoming President Donald Trump and his motorcade into Orange County. The motorcade, however, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 29, 2020 6:42 pm

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PHOTOS: Scenes from President Trump’s visit to Orange County

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by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 29, 2020 4:03 pm

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I.C. MURRELL — Prayers are answered

Some will credit the lack of Hurricane Laura’s impact on Southeast Texas as science. The truth is, no formula could equate to an accurate description ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 27, 2020 7:07 pm

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Governor Abbott: Surviving Category 4 Laura is a miracle

Dodging a bullet and sighs of relief were common talking points during Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest news conference at Orange City Hall on Thursday (Aug. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 27, 2020 2:27 pm

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UPDATE: Port Arthur spared extensive disaster from Laura; city manager says all roads are open

Port Arthur and surrounding areas sustained little damage as a result of Hurricane Laura’s arrival early Thursday, according to those who weathered the storm. And ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 27, 2020 8:49 am

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Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie to PA residents: ‘I don’t want you to wait’

Port Arthur residents had a few more hours of what Mayor Thurman Bartie called “nice weather” remaining before they needed to evacuate ahead of Hurricane ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:17 pm

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