Sports

Miller Farr

Miller Farr

Former Hebert High, AFL star succumbs at 80

Dannie Oliveaux
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Miller Farr, a former cornerback who played for 10 seasons in the American Football League and the National Football League, died at the age of 80 on July 18. He was born April 8, 1943 in Beaumont and was part of a family full of professional football players.
Craig Rogers

Craig Rogers

Former PN-G standouts selected in MLB Draft

News Staff
Monday, July 24, 2023
Two former Port Neches - Groves ’ standouts were selected last weekend in the MLB Draft. Grant Rogers (pitcher, McNeese) was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th Round (334th overall) and Khristian Curtis (pitcher, Arizona St.
Ryan Snell

Ryan Snell

Lamar Cardinals

News Staff
Monday, July 17, 2023
Senior catcher Ryan Snell has been selected by the Washington Nationals in the seventh round of the 2023 MLB Amateur Player Draft. He was taken with the 195th overall pick.
Carson Roccaforte

Carson Roccaforte

MLB Draft

News Staff
Monday, July 17, 2023
Former Port Neches-Groves’ standout and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns player Carson Roccaforte became the fourth-highest draft selection in ULL history when he was selected by the Kansas City Royals on July 9 in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft.
PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke, Shane Berryhill and PBA star Anthony Simonsen

PBA Hall of Famer Norm Duke, Shane Berryhill and PBA star Anthony Simonsen

Bowling

News Staff
Monday, July 17, 2023
Shane Berryhill, 13 of Beaumont, recently participated in the Summer Classic Bowling Tournament held by True Amateur Tournament at The Orleans in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Groves National 12U baseball team

Groves National 12U baseball team

Little League

News Staff
Monday, July 17, 2023
Eight all-star teams from Southeast Texas have advanced to the Little League State Tournament. Beginning Thursday, July 14, softball teams participating at Zlotnik Park in El Campo, Texas, are Kirbyville (Senior), Silsbee (Junior), Silsbee (12U) and Lumberton (10U).
Jerry Nelson (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Jerry Nelson (Photo by Chad Cooper)

Nelson’s rodeo is best in the business

Chad Cooper
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
If anyone knows rodeos, then it’s “Nutty” Jerry Nelson and his Frontier Rodeo Company, whose list of awards includes being named the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Stock Contractor of the Year for nearly 10 consecutive years. If there is an award in rodeo, he’s likely won it.
Danny B

Danny B

The ballad of Danny B and 'Dem Boys

Chad Cooper
Friday, July 7, 2023
The Dallas Cowboys NFL franchise was created in 1960 and it didn’t take long before the organization was dubbed “America’s Team.,” eventually dominating season after season with a league record 33 playoff appearances and five Super Bowl victories.
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