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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.

High School Sports

TENNIS: Nederland’s Wong returns to 5A tourney with siblings

NEDERLAND — This time last year, Jayci Wong was missing from the UIL tennis tournament for the first time in her high school career. She ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:24 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: Mid-County SBR tryouts schedule set

Baseball players born between Jan. 1, 2000, and April 30, 2004, may try out for Mid-County Senior Babe Ruth at 6 p.m. Sunday or 6 ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:11 pm

High School Sports

BOYS BASKETBALL: Titans’ Conner lands at ETBU

Memorial senior Jaden Conner drew praises from coaches for his quiet leadership and work ethic before signing with East Texas Baptist University on Thursday. “There’s ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Thursday, May 9, 2019 6:07 pm

High School Sports

SOFTBALL: Lemoine stepping down from PNG softball post

Jessica Lemoine has stepped down as Port Neches-Groves softball head coach. Lemoine led the Indians to the 5A playoffs in each of the past five ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:15 pm

High School Sports

BASKETBALL: Locke named West Brook girls coach

Beaumont ISD has named Ramona Locke girls basketball head coach at West Brook High School. Locke returns to the district after serving as tennis coach ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:14 pm

High School Sports

SOCCER: Southeast Texas Senior Showcase rosters

At Port Neches-Groves, Friday Girls game, 5 p.m. East Girls roster (Coach Aaron Tomplait, Nederland) Forwards — Meg Sheppard, Nederland; Izzy Volk, PNG; Jatsari Morales, ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 10:04 pm

High School Sports

5A STATE TRACK: Droddy seeks podium finish at 5A finals

Brittany Fruge has asked her star long jumper at Port Neches-Groves to not remind her of senior year. “Oh, my gosh,” Fruge exclaimed. “Ever since ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 5:31 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: Dogs’, Indians’ series changed

Both Nederland’s and Port Neches-Groves best-of-three 5A area round baseball series at The Ballparks in Crosby have been rescheduled in order to beat the inclement ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 2:22 pm

High School Sports

BASEBALL: Indians face second straight doubleheader

PORT NECHES — Port Neches-Groves’ baseball team had about 22 hours to process a Game 1 loss in the 5A bi-district round to Friendswood. “We ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:09 pm

College/Pro Sports

SOFTBALL: Wilbur named Southland freshman of year

Freshman right-hander Kassidy Wilbur of Bridge City was named Southland Conference softball freshman of the year. Wilbur is only the second Stephen F. Austin freshman ... Read more

by I.C. Murrell, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 8:26 pm

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