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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.

College/Pro Sports

Madison Ledet named all-tournament as Cards win Southland title

CONWAY, Ark. — Nederland graduate Madison Ledet was named the Southland Conference All-Tournament team shortly after helping Lamar University win the conference women’s soccer championship ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Sunday, November 10, 2019 6:29 pm

Groves

‘Daytripper’ host, Groves native Chet Garner takes journey home

Even with a law degree from Baylor University, Groves native Chet Garner felt there was a better way to make a living. “I felt God ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, November 9, 2019 12:20 am

Local

Finalist withdraws from manager search: Scott Moore’s background clarified as resumes released

The number of finalists for the permanent Port Arthur city manager position has been reduced to three after De’Carlon Seewood withdrew from consideration. Seewood was ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, November 9, 2019 12:17 am

High School Sports

Sharks’ season ends in blowout

Sabine Pass found a different opponent to close out the season, and the result wasn’t good for the Sharks. Kelly Catholic left Sabine Pass with ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, November 8, 2019 11:09 pm

Local

Bartie to meet with governor, vying for workforce training to help underemployed

Mayor Thurman Bartie’s schedule will be full Wednesday. Shortly after he and the Port Arthur City Council conduct public interviews with the four city manager ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, November 8, 2019 12:14 am

Groves

FAITH AND FAMILY — Spiritual communities come together during Mid-County Madness

Sunday is easily the most relaxing day of Mid-County Madness rivalry week for Nederland High School football coach Monte Barrow. “This rivalry has a momentum ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, November 8, 2019 12:12 am

Columns

I.C. MURRELL — Rivalries reveal who we are

Somewhere in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Nederland, Monte Barrow took it all in. The friendships, unity and music filled the air of ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, November 8, 2019 12:07 am

Groves

PNGISD bus catches fire while traveling from Special Olympics meet; no injuries reported

A fire that erupted on a Port Neches-Groves Independent School District bus traveling back from Beaumont on Wednesday resulted in no injuries to the approximately ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:15 am

Local

City manager interviews open to public Nov. 13

The Port Arthur City Council’s interviews with the four finalists for city manager will be conducted in an open forum at the council chamber Nov. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:13 am

High School Sports

VOLLEYBALL — Sabine Pass advances to area round; Lady Stings defeat Nederland

A two-week wait didn’t hurt Sabine Pass’ volleyball team at all. A balanced offensive effort aided by Yainn Zuniga’s 27 assists helped the Sharks, the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, November 7, 2019 12:05 am

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