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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.

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Willie “Bae” Lewis intends to file for the District 1 Port Arthur city council seat

Willie “Bae” Lewis says he intends to file for candidacy as Port Arthur District 1 councilman. Lewis, who has more than 30 years of experience ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 12:12 am

Local

Port Arthur approves $14M for street remediation, reconstruction

Funding for the improvement of Port Arthur’s streets will be allocated in proportion to the needs of each district. The city will foot the bill ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 12:30 pm

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Nighttime crashes are causing concern for pedestrian safety in Port Arthur

Two auto-pedestrian collisions in the Port Arthur area over the past weekend raise concerns about the safety of walking in the city at nighttime. An ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 12:15 am

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Wade Phillips tweets his contract with Rams as defensive coordinator will not be renewed

Port Neches-Groves graduate Wade Phillips announced Monday on Twitter that the Los Angeles Rams would not renew his contract as defensive coordinator. Phillips, a longtime ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Monday, January 6, 2020 2:53 pm

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PHOTOS — Gospel Male Chorus delivers for community

The Gospel Male Chorus of Southeast Texas performed during its 24th annual concert Sunday evening at First Sixth Street Baptist Church in Port Arthur. Approximately ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:12 am

High School Sports

Memorial still reigns in Gamble Classic, takes down 6A second-ranked Summer Creek

Kenneth Coleman led Memorial to two James Gamble Classic titles, and now Alden Lewis has done the same. Lewis and his 5A eighth-ranked Titans won ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, December 28, 2019 8:50 pm

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PA woman, Sour Lake man killed in Hardin County crash

One of the two people killed in a three-vehicle crash on Texas Highway 105 in Hardin County was a Port Arthur woman, authorities said. The ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, December 28, 2019 12:26 pm

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Gospel Male Chorus turns men into brothers, helps scholarship program

Since its inception in 1995, the Gospel Male Chorus of Southeast Texas has entertained large crowds with their voices of praise. “Just being able to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, December 28, 2019 12:13 am

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PHOTO — Break in the action at James Gamble Classic

From left, Sharon Kincade, Kayla Broussard and Donna Reynolds work the concession stand outside the main gymnasium at Memorial High School as Port Arthur Police ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, December 28, 2019 12:11 am

High School Sports

Nederland native Colton Weisbrod parts ways with French basketball team

A French basketball team has announced it parted ways with former Nederland High, Lamar State College Port Arthur and Lamar University forward Colton Weisbrod. Kaysersberg-Ammerschwihr ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, December 27, 2019 1:00 pm

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