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Nell McCallum Morris

Nell McCallum Morris

In Memoriam: Nell McCallum Morris

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Nell McCallum Morris was a creative, generous, and visionary woman who loved her family, community and friends. Nell was born in Carlisle, Texas on November 22, 1938, and died peacefully at her home on May 24, 2021.
Someone on a tele-health visit

Someone on a tele-health visit

CHRISTUS launches On-Demand Care

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
CHRISTUS Health announced May 20 that it is “drastically expanding access to health care across Southeast Texas with the launch of CHRISTUS On Demand Care.
A conference on fentanyl

A conference on fentanyl

Rise in fentanyl fatalities sparks awareness campaign

Scott McLendon
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Following a skyward trend in fentanyl-affiliated overdose deaths throughout the nation, local law enforcement officials – joined by an overdose survivor – held a May 24 meeting to announce they’re amping up efforts to educate potential victims and eradicate the issue altogether.
Luis Fernando Torres, 20, has been behind bars since Aug. 13, 2020, three days after he allegedly drunkenly crashed his Mustang into BPD Officer Sheena Yarbrough-Powell, killing her.

Luis Fernando Torres, 20, has been behind bars since Aug. 13, 2020, three days after he allegedly drunkenly crashed his Mustang into BPD Officer Sheena Yarbrough-Powell, killing her.

Accused officer killer reverses guilty plea

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Originally entering a guilty plea in reference to the intoxicated manslaughter incident that killed a 23-year-old, second-year Beaumont police officer, a now-20-year-old man reversed his decision at a May 23 sentencing hearing.
According to the complaint, Cartrett allegedly received over $320,000 from LRH and two MSOs, Ascend MSO of TX LLC (Ascend) and Eridanus MG LLC (Eridanus), in return for his referrals

According to the complaint, Cartrett allegedly received over $320,000 from LRH and two MSOs, Ascend MSO of TX LLC (Ascend) and Eridanus MG LLC (Eridanus), in return for his referrals

Silsbee doctor named in Justice Department complaint

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Amending an April complaint filed against a Silsbee-based doctor, one revealed by The Examiner, the Justice Department released an update May 26 in a laboratory testing fraud case adding six physicians in Texas.
Fallen Beaumont Police Department officers are honored at the city's annual memorial

Fallen Beaumont Police Department officers are honored at the city's annual memorial

Officers memorialized during annual rememberance

Scott McLendon
Thursday, May 26, 2022
In an annual show of reverence and remembrance, Southeast Texans gathered with Beaumont police officers May 19 at the Beaumont Police Department (BPD) to honor officers who sacrificed their lives while working to create a safer community.
Wayne A. Reaud

Wayne A. Reaud

Educators lauded at Reaud Awards gala

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Lamar University’s Mary and John Gray Library was packed May 17 as guests showed up to support a group of professionals who have made a mark on Southeast Texas that will continue to yield returns generation after generation.
A solider plays a bugle at a Memorial Day ceremony.

A solider plays a bugle at a Memorial Day ceremony.

Southeast Texas observes Memorial Day

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Monday, May 30, is Memorial Day and Southeast Texans are planning various events to commemorate heroes who lost their lives defending this great country and American values.
Sidecar

Sidecar

Live music for May 26-June 1

News Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2022
May 26-June 1 Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., June 1: JP Primeaux Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., May 27: Satellite Sat., May 28: Satellite Sun., May 29: Satellite Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., May 26: Johnny Jimenez Fri., May 27: Aaron & Jairo Sat., May 28: Dead Matadors Sun.
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