I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 23 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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PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Caravan takes over Stilwell and Barbara Jacket Park for Juneteenth Celebration on the Circle

Port Arthur continued to commemorate Juneteenth on Friday evening (June 19) with a caravan that started at Stilwell Boulevard from Procter Street and made a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, June 19, 2020 9:21 pm

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2020 Juneteenth celebration carrying more meaning amid ongoing social issues

When you don’t know your history, Gail Pellum said, you’re going to repeat it. Pellum believes the United States is going through a repeat of ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, June 19, 2020 12:17 am

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PA native Donald Reed on Prairie View AD move: “I wanted to have a bigger impact”

Donald Reed discovered sports administration when he began working toward his master’s degree at the University of North Texas. That is where the Port Arthur ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, June 19, 2020 12:15 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Coronavirus cost jobs, but business can still go on

Port Arthur is not the first town to stand on the verge of an economic boon, but it’s one of many that’s seen its share ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, June 19, 2020 12:09 am

College/Pro Sports

Congratulate the Thomas Jefferson High graduate named Prairie View’s next athletic director

Native Port Arthuran Dr. Donald Reed has been selected as the next athletic director at Prairie View A&M University. The university on Wednesday (July 17) ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 3:14 pm

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Chamber CEO optimistic of economic rebound despite Motiva layoffs

Relying on her 35 years in the petrochemicals and refining industry, Pat Avery believes the announced merger of Motiva’s Port Arthur Refinery and Port Arthur ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:29 am

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Mayor: Loss of jobs at Motiva won’t have “such a bad effect” on Port Arthur

The impending loss of 200 salaried and professional contract employees with Motiva Enterprises won’t heavily impact Port Arthur’s economy because only a few of the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:28 am

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Motiva to cut about 200 jobs, citing COVID-19 impact

Motiva Enterprises will cut about 200 jobs as a result of the impact the coronavirus pandemic had on the economy. Press representatives for oil refining ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Sunday, June 14, 2020 2:31 pm

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Vehicle crashes into Value Dollar in Port Arthur

An SUV crashed into Value Dollar Saturday night in Port Arthur. Value Dollar is located at 3400 Gulfway Drive near H-E-B. Eye witnesses observed two ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, June 13, 2020 10:40 pm

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Port Arthur allocating $1.1M in HUD funds to 9. See who’s getting it.

Nine public service organizations in Port Arthur will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development after the city was awarded $1,152,703 ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, June 13, 2020 12:13 am

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