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The Oak Ridge Boys

The Oak Ridge Boys

The Oak Ridge Boys

Legendary country and Gospel vocal quartet The Oak Ridge Boys will bring their “Front Porch Singin’ Tour” to the Jefferson Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $30 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
Walk to end Alzheimer's  - October 8, 2022 - The Event Centre Great Lawn

Walk to end Alzheimer's - October 8, 2022 - The Event Centre Great Lawn

Walking to end Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic. Findings from the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Disease Facts and Figures annual report showed that more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s and dementia have also increased 17% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LU President Dr. Jaime Taylor, LU graduates Don Shaver ('76) and Nga Tea Do ('08), Director of Athletics Jeff O'Malley and LU Provost and Vice President Dr. Dann Brown

LU President Dr. Jaime Taylor, LU graduates Don Shaver ('76) and Nga Tea Do ('08), Director of Athletics Jeff O'Malley and LU Provost and Vice President Dr. Dann Brown

LU launches Cardinal Athletics Fund

Lamar University has launched the Cardinal Athletics Fund, which will serve as the fundraising arm of LU Athletics aimed at impacting student-athletes representing 17 varsity sports at LU.
City of Beaumont employees pose with a check from Entergy

City of Beaumont employees pose with a check from Entergy

Beaumont lighting the way

Entergy Texas recently recognized the city of Beaumont for its energy efficiency upgrades in replacing 104 fluorescent lights with 55 modern LED lights at the Beaumont Civic Center.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month photo

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month photo

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Gift of Life urges all men to learn the risks and symptoms of the disease so that it can be detected and treated as early as possible.
a photo of money with a phone

a photo of money with a phone

Social Security: Earnings penalty for self-employed

“Well, Tom, you see, I’m a farmer. I got me about 100 acres of beans, and I really only work two months a year. I plant those beans in April and I harvest them in October. The rest of the time, I’m pretty much sitting on my butt. Oh, I mend a fence or two and work on my equipment.