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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

Council says no to plurality voting change in Port Arthur

Port Arthur councilmembers elected this year and in 2023 at the very least won’t have to worry about re-election after just two years in office. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, February 7, 2020 4:08 pm

Local

BLACK HISTORY MONTH — Education career brings Glenn Mitchell back home

(Editor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series spotlighting African American leaders as part of a Black History Month profile series.) A moment ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, February 7, 2020 12:15 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Business cards and public speaking

The message I wanted to convey to members of the Sertoma Club over a Thursday luncheon would be postponed for just a couple of minutes. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, February 6, 2020 8:27 pm

Local

Former city manager finalist joins Port Arthur as Ron Burton’s assistant

A man who vied along with Ron Burton and another finalist for the permanent role of Port Arthur city manager has joined Burton’s staff. Former ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:14 am

Local

Questions raised during PA curfew discussion; city council tables vote

An attorney for the Port Arthur Independent School District has asked the Port Arthur City Council to take away two defenses for those who must ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, February 6, 2020 12:12 am

Local

Port Arthur charter change talk focuses on eliminating runoff requirement

Port Arthur councilmembers on Friday will consider changes to the city charter that would allow officials to be elected by plurality vote instead of the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 12:13 am

High School Sports

Abram totals 37 points in No. 4 Titans’ 80-39 rout of Indians

PORT NECHES — Amaree Abram came close to outscoring Port Neches-Groves all by himself. Abram exploded for 24 of Memorial’s 35 points in the second ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:41 pm

High School Sports

PNG girls earn season sweep of Memorial

It took Port Neches-Groves six tries since joining the same district as Memorial in the 2016-17 school year to beat the Lady Titans, but the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:19 pm

Local

Resident questions constant sewage trouble; PA officials say city is responding

If Artemus Hancock doesn’t have to pay Port Arthur city hall a visit after another major storm to ask about fixing the sewers, he’ll be ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:12 am

Local

Public, stakeholders called for Port Arthur drainage symposium

As Port Arthur awaits approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to begin four drainage projects, city officials are inviting their counterparts from other cities ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 12:11 am

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