I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 35 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.

Local

Grocery stores adjust hours, sales restrictions in response to COVID-19

The general public’s response to coronavirus, or COVID-19, has prompted local grocery stores and their corporate offices to limit the amount of items that can ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:14 am

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Coronavirus test kit arrival date still not established, PA official says

A target date for the arrival of coronavirus test kits at Port Arthur and Jefferson County public health clinics is still not established. Port Arthur ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:01 am

Groves

Governor, local candidates feel May elections in doubt

Elections for Port Arthur, Jefferson County, state and federal offices are expected to go on as scheduled. Port Arthur City Secretary Sherri Bellard confirmed all ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2:46 pm

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John DeVillier, longtime sportswriter for The News, credit union committee member, dies at 90

Bob West supervised a number of sportswriters at The Port Arthur News for 43 years, and he gave John DeVillier very high praise. “He’s the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:15 am

Local

Port Arthur sets city council meeting to discuss health emergency, city gatherings

The Port Arthur City Council will hold an emergency meeting at 3 p.m. today (March 17) at city hall. According to its agenda, the council ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:01 am

Local

Mayor: Port Arthur responding to COVID-19 in ‘slow down’ mode

If a case of the coronavirus is confirmed in Port Arthur, Mayor Thurman Bartie says, he will have every citizen quarantined. “I don’t want to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, March 13, 2020 5:53 pm

Local

PAHD: No coronavirus cases yet – Health director shares preventative measures

Health care providers and Jefferson County health officials met with Port Arthur Health Department officials Thursday to discuss prevention of the spread of coronavirus, which ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, March 13, 2020 12:12 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Coronavirus fear takes loss on local level

Often taken as serious as any kind of virus, fear can win the day over common sense. No matter what public official says in reaction ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, March 13, 2020 12:08 am

Local

Kiwanis of Jefferson County looking to expand community impact, outreach

Letha Ruiz’ involvement with Kiwanis of Jefferson County may as well date back to childhood. “Every year, Kiwanis does this toy drive. It’s done for ... Read more

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

Local

Residents consider city’s acquisition or buyout of homes impacted by Harvey

Residents who live in the Montrose neighborhood or area of Herget and Foley avenues will likely have an option to participate in a program allowing ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, March 12, 2020 12:14 am

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