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Larry Mayfield Jr.

Perverted probationer reoffends

News Staff

Thursday, June 15, 2023

A Beaumont man has been arrested once again for invading the privacy of local women. Larry Mayfield Jr., 37, was arrested on June 8, when a Beaumont PD officer working security at Walmart was notified that the suspect had taken photos underneath a woman’s skirt.

James Byrd Jr.

Justice remembered 25 years after hate crime

News Staff

Thursday, June 15, 2023

On a Sunday morning 25 years ago, a human body was discovered on Huff Creek Road in Jasper County. The next morning, a local newspaper first reported that “Jasper authorities were investigating the death of a man in Jasper.” It was a short news story that wasn’t even printed on the front page.

Calvin Gary Walker

Court grants cash award to man who stole over $1 million from school district

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, June 15, 2023

One month before swearing an oath of indigence to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), former Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) contract electrician Calvin Gary Walker also swears that he accepted thousands of dollars in cash for work performed at the home of a Beaumont man...

Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBI warns of ‘deepfakes’ in sextortion schemes

News Staff

Friday, June 9, 2023

The FBI is warning the public about the use of “deepfakes” to harass or blackmail targets with fake sexually explicit photos or videos of them.

Current homeless camp in the Oaks area

Homeless Coalition proposes 7-acre homeless campsite

Barbara Davis

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Beaumont City Councilman Mike Getz announced that the city will soon be presented a proposal to consider developing a 7-acre campsite for the homeless population of Beaumont during a June 1 meeting of the city’s Homeless Coalition.

Rendering of the new Harmony Science Academy campus

Construction of new charter school allows for double enrollment

Dannie Oliveaux

Thursday, June 8, 2023

A Beaumont public charter school will soon double its potential for enrollment with the addition of a new middle and high school in the west end of the city. More than 50 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Harmony Science Academy campus on May 26.

Randall Boudreaux

Mom, priests plead for probation for admitted pedophile

Jennifer Johnson

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Admittedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old child, Randall Boudreaux stood before Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens on June 5 to plead for probation as penance for his crimes against the young victim.

Reagan A. Reaud, Rachael L. Roane

Beaumont Foundation announces Board Members

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

The Beaumont Foundation of America announces the retirement of its two Founding Directors, Wayne A. Reaud and Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low. Although stepping down from the Board of Directors, both men will continue to assist the Foundation in an advisory capacity.

OCSO readies for Cops N Kids Picnic

Chad Cooper

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Orange County Sheriff Lane Mooney knows the importance of engaging law enforcement with the community in situations other than distress.

Sip and Stroll

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to experience the gardens after-hours during their Sip and Stroll event series Thursday June 15, from 5-8 p.m. This event is a collaboration with Free State Cellars and is free to attend.

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