I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 21 of 348

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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PA Mayor Thurman Bartie picked for Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

One year into his run as Port Arthur’s mayor, Thurman Bartie has attained a prestigious national honor. Bartie accepted an invitation to a class of ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, July 11, 2020 12:30 am

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PHOTOS — Last days of St. Mary building

Abatement and demolition of the former CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Mary hospital on Ninth Avenue and Gates Boulevard has been ongoing since January and remains ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, July 11, 2020 12:29 am

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More than 500 streetlights out in Port Arthur. Council wants action from Entergy, city staff

Streetlights throughout Port Arthur that do not require underground boring should be repaired by this weekend, an Entergy representative said Thursday. Ron Fletcher, Entergy’s customer ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, July 10, 2020 12:20 am

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I.C. MURRELL — When royalty visited Port Arthur in 1942

In April 1942, the most common form of entertainment couldn’t be found through a television set. Going to a movie theater, supporting local theater and ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, July 10, 2020 12:15 am

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Check out Recreation Center’s $62K upgrade – “these repairs are necessary” to operate

Hurricane Harvey’s arrival caused its share of damage across Port Arthur, but the weather event had little effect on the city’s Recreation Center. Upcoming repairs ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:23 am

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Port Arthur official: City working to correct landfill issues after $39K TCEQ fine

The city of Port Arthur has been working on fulfilling all corrective measures to its landfill since it was notified of eight violations of state ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:12 am

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Port Arthur evangelist writes police, prison reform bills

A police reform bill written by a Port Arthur evangelist seeks to establish federal and state law for holding peace officers responsible if a suspect ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, July 2, 2020 12:25 am

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KAY DeCUIR — Pandemic Billboard promotion part of positive approach

Writing my article this month was harder than most. I couldn’t put my finger exactly on the “why” it was difficult. I thought about it for ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, July 2, 2020 12:09 am

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Port Arthur response rate to Census 2020 remains low

The response rate to Census 2020 in Port Arthur has increased only 1.1 percent in the past 34 days. The rate stands at 47.4 percent ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:34 am

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Pleasure Island’s safety overhaul launches 1st major upgrade

Work has begun on the installation of 14 cameras at entrance and exit points of Pleasure Island, which members of the recreational area’s commission hope ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:15 am

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