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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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PHOTO FEATURE — PNG fan gets early look at team

Port Neches-Groves High School football players Brooks Barnwell, from left, Christian Sullivan, Dean Guidry, Blake Bost and Quinten Root pose for fans’ photos with Guidry’s ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Friday, August 16, 2019 12:06 am

High School Sports

KJ’s Top 5: Hoyas, Bearkats, Bobcats, Bulldogs, Braves make Memorial post Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s cut

Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s height grew almost as quickly as his list of college offers. Top ✋🏾😤 pic.twitter.com/ocSEqvIm2o — kenneth lofton jr. (@itzjunior35) August 14, 2019 ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:20 am

College/Pro Sports

Davy Arnaud ‘honored’ Dynamo giving him reins

The Houston Dynamo do not find themselves in a good place when it comes to MLS standings, but Davy Arnaud finds himself “honored” he’ll lead ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 3:37 pm

High School Sports

Back to football: Four-star Texas commit Jaylen Garth overcomes injury for final season at PNG

PORT NECHES — Even with a four-star rating and top-10 national ranking among offensive tackles in high school, Jaylen Garth’s best football is still ahead ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:20 am

Local

Jaylon’s shot: Sportsmanship allows Port Arthur teen with special needs to participate (video)

“Dribble! Dribble! Dribble!” Karl Miller instructed his 14-year-old grandson, Jaylon Stevenson. When you let a kid play, nothing will get in the way. pic.twitter.com/wf5ZPdc5lY — ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:14 am

High School Sports

Bulldogs protect sweep in home volleyball opener

NEDERLAND — Starting the season 2-6 in a Pearland tournament did not concern Nederland volleyball coach Allie Crommett very much. “We really like to schedule ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 10:24 pm

Dynamo

Nederland native Davy Arnaud to take over Dynamo in interim

NEDERLAND — Nederland native Davy Arnaud has been named interim head coach of Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo. The franchise on Tuesday announced the firing ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 8:39 pm

High School Sports

Big on talent, Titans’ Jordon Thomas attracts big-name programs

At 6-feet-3 and 240 pounds, Memorial junior Jordon Thomas hears from others that he could pass for a college junior. “A lot of people told ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:17 am

High School Sports

ROUNDUP: Rock-A-Noos coach sees progress after tough Saturday in Pearland

Despite losing six of eight matches in the John Turner Classic in Pearland, Port Neches-Groves coach Brittany Fruge said the scoreboard “doesn’t always tell the ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 10, 2019 10:47 pm

High School Sports

Memorial coach Brian Morgan sees no disadvantages to starting preseason camp late

Preseason camp in Port Arthur begins Monday, a week after neighboring programs have started. That doesn’t team the Memorial Titans are behind in any way. ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Saturday, August 10, 2019 12:05 am

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