I.C. Murrell, Author at Port Arthur News - Page 42 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

PAISD receives successful audit, approves bidding process for property sale

The Port Arthur Independent School District was given a clean audit. The results of the audit were presented by accounting firm Whitley Penn during Thursday ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, January 27, 2020 6:25 am

Local

Tackling suspensions: PAISD superintendent, principal stress parental involvement in discipline

To Memorial Ninth Grade Academy Principal Dr. Angel Murphy, a student’s home life plays a critical role in his or her conduct and performance in ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, January 25, 2020 12:20 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Want to work? Let’s get ready to go to work

We know about the great leaders and living legends of Port Arthur. We know about the championship winners. We know this is one of America’s ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, January 24, 2020 12:19 am

Local

FAITH & FAMILY — Randy & Enetta Williams turn prophecy to reality with Port Arthur church

Randy Williams often heard in other churches a prophecy that he would become a pastor. “At the time, I didn’t see it, but I knew ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, January 24, 2020 12:14 am

Local

Mayor Pro Tem Harold Doucet not running for re-election

Port Arthur District 4 Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Harold Doucet announced in a Facebook post Thursday he would not run for re-election. Doucet is ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, January 24, 2020 12:12 am

High School Sports

PNG’s Santiago Agudelo among finalists for Willie Ray Smith Award

PORT NECHES — Port Neches-Groves senior linebacker Santiago Agudelo is among four finalists for the Willie Ray Smith Award as Southeast Texas’ defensive player of ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, January 24, 2020 12:07 am

Local

PAISD looking to sell surplus property – “It’ll all be up for bid”

The lots where the former Port Arthur Independent School District administration offices stood may soon find a new owner. The PAISD Board of Trustees will ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 3:34 pm

Local

Taste of Gumbo networks people, ‘Gumbo King’ Dr. Johnny Brown says

When visitors take different tastes of local gumbo in one setting, they’re helping to create an environment for networking and helping those in need. Fourteen ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:10 am

High School Sports

Titans own first place in 21-5A following rout of Bulldogs

NEDERLAND — Memorial has not lost to Nederland in boys basketball since December 2015, and after trailing by five points through one period Tuesday, the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:58 pm

Local

Persons of the Year: Fowler, Crockett receive high honors at 34th MLK Brunch

Each year the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Brunch and Celebration includes moving songs, words of encouragement and an element of surprise. Gladdie Fowler and ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:14 am

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