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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.

BREAKING NEWS

Mandatory evacuation order lifted

PORT NECHES — A mandatory evacuation order that covered all of Nederland, Port Neches, Groves and a northern portion of Port Arthur has been lifted, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, November 29, 2019 11:13 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Bad timing for an explosion

As citizens of Jefferson County, we’re learning quite well to adjust to adversity — not that we asked for it. Adversity hardly gives us warning ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, November 29, 2019 12:06 am

Groves

USPS temporarily closes Mid-County offices

Several retail and post office box services will be temporarily adjusted in “abundance of caution and to ensure the safety and well-being of postal customers ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 28, 2019 10:57 pm

Local

Tim Foust induction into Museum of Gulf Coast postponed to Jan. 22

The Museum of the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Nederland native and Home Free vocalist Tim Foust has been postponed to ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 28, 2019 6:22 pm

Local

Latest data: Traces of VOC detected at more locations Wednesday, none Thursday

Up to 0.2 parts per million, or ppm, of volatile organic compounds were detected at multiple locations in Port Arthur and Nederland on Wednesday, according ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 28, 2019 5:26 pm

Groves

UPDATE: Mayors from Mid County, PA meeting Friday to address evacuation order

PORT NECHES — The chiefs of the Port Neches and Nederland police departments said Thursday that improvements have been made on containing the TPC Group ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 28, 2019 4:20 pm

Local

Very light to minor odor, traces of VOC detected in Port Arthur

Traces of volatile organic compounds were detected in two locations in Port Arthur on Wednesday, as well as very light to minor odor in other ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:18 pm

Groves

Judge Branick: Air not a danger; evacuation order still in place on Thursday

PORT NECHES — The air quality in the area surrounding the TPC Group chemical plant in Port Neches is safe, and the plume of smoke ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 28, 2019 10:37 am

Local

TPC’s goal: Contain first, then extinguish; All 3 injured workers treated, released; hotline for damage claims established

PORT NECHES — A TPC Group official said the refinery followed its own emergency plan as flames shone in the overnight sky and smoke continued ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 1:02 pm

Local

Shelter-in-place for PA residents lifted; environmental activist asks ‘How do you minimize exposure?’

The city of Port Arthur lifted a shelter-in-place for residents who live north of Texas Highway 73 at noon Wednesday. The shelter-in-place was issued at ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 9:45 am

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