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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

BLACK HISTORY MONTH — Wanda Bodden using basketball to connect kids to global concept

Wanda Bodden spent a long career as a nail technician for Seche International. The company is known for its quick-dry topcoat for nails. “That job ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, February 21, 2020 12:13 am

High School Sports

Playoff showdowns for Bulldogs, Titans, Indians & Sharks come into focus

Deer Park High School will be the setting for Nederland’s 5A boys basketball bi-district game against Galveston Ball on Tuesday. That same night, Goose Creek ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, February 21, 2020 12:10 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — We’re all mobile and multimedia

The more I’m astonished over what kind of background and education high school and college students can receive these days, the more I realize I’ve ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, February 21, 2020 12:05 am

Local

$3.495M service center nears: Bus facility due in November to house maintenance, charging

A $3.495 million facility will soon complement Port Arthur Transit’s terminal that is already undergoing renovations. The Port Arthur City Council approved the start of ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:15 am

Local

Should parks be sold? Port Arthur planning to rehabilitate others if voters approve

The city of Port Arthur is planning to sell six of its 35 parks and hopes to receive funding to improve the rest, but a ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:14 am

High School Sports

UIL girls playoff games tonight; Boys finales carry playoff implications

Three of the four UIL girls basketball teams in Mid- and South County have made it to the playoffs. Class 2A bi-district Sabine Pass (16-5, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 12:14 am

High School Sports

BOYS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Gipson finds shot, keeps Bulldogs in contention

Joseph Gipson made only one 3-point shot during the first half. It was in the first quarter, when Nederland took a 9-8 lead. Memorial closed ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 12:13 am

Columns

I.C. Murrell — Age and race don’t matter; impact does

So, there I was on a Sunday afternoon inside the Memorial High School auditorium, taking in the local production of “Dreamgirls.” Seventeen years, at least, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, February 17, 2020 7:00 am

Local

PA-CAN settles with Motiva, pulls permit challenge

Port Arthur Community Action Network has reached a settlement with Motiva Enterprises LLC after PA-CAN agreed to not challenge permits given to the oil refinery ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, February 15, 2020 7:24 pm

High School Sports

UIL girls basketball playoff games finalized; boys finales carry playoff implications

Three of the four UIL girls basketball teams in Mid- and South County have made it to the playoffs. Class 2A bi-district Sabine Pass (16-5, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, February 15, 2020 7:22 pm

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