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Hardin County commissioners approve all agenda items

Between a public hearing and budget workshop, the Hardin County Commissioners Court approved all items on their July 12 regular meeting agenda. Hardin County Tax Assessor-Collector Shirley Cook reported a slight increase in delinquent taxes compared to last year.

Crisp named new volleyball head coach at Lamar

Brandon Crisp has been named Lamar University head volleyball coach announced Director of Athletics Jeff O’Malley Friday afternoon. “I am very excited to welcome Brandon as our next head volleyball coach,” said O’Malley. “He has a long and distinguished career at multiple levels of the sport.

LISD announces Safety and Security Summit

Lumberton ISD recently announced they are hosting the first-ever School Safety and Security Summit for Texas on June 7, 2023, according to district officials.

Jasper sheriff's gives weekly report

According to a weekly release from Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman, deputies responded to 299 calls for service between July 4 and 10.

Woman arrested for theft from employer

July 6, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a business on S. Huntington Street in Sulphur in reference to an internal theft. During the initial investigation the complainant advised deputies one of the employees, Ashley E.

Feds target official oppressors

David Yager, 29, pleaded guilty July 12 in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas to violating a detainee’s civil rights by using excessive force against him. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division; U.S.

Orange PD arrests teen for manslaughter

Friday, July 8, at about 3:30 a.m., the Orange Police Department Detective Division arrested a 16-year-old for manslaughter in the death of a 22-year-old Orange man. Thursday, July 7, at 10:40 p.m.

LPD reports several arrests

The Lumberton Police Department reported several people were arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges recently. Daryl Dee Thatcher, 53, of Lumberton, was arrested July 11 for indecency with a child (sexual contact). He was released from jail on a $50,000 bond.

Local inmate dies under unreported circumstances

A 54-year-old inmate at the Richard P. Leblanc Unit prison in Beaumont died July 12, according to family members who said they have received few details in the days since.

Vet goes from substitute teacher to principal

After a 22-year military career, a veteran finally saw his goal of becoming a school principal come to fruition. Chris Bottoms, a retired U.S. Air Force officer, was named as the new principal at Kountze Middle School on June 29. He replaces Michael Hatton who became principal in Spurger ISD.