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Jovan Neveaux

Jovan Neveaux

Probation violation earns man life sentence

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
After hearing a 22-year-old Port Arthur resident had violated his parole for two aggravated assaults due to a home invasion-turned murder, a Jefferson County judge sentenced the man to life in prison. Judge John B.
White House

White House

Social Security: Don't blame the government

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Sometimes people will write to me complaining that the government, specifically the Social Security Administration, has messed up and cheated them out of benefits they might have been due.
David Bernsen, Jim Gilligan and Kevin Millar had their jerseys officially retired by Lamar baseball May 7.

David Bernsen, Jim Gilligan and Kevin Millar had their jerseys officially retired by Lamar baseball May 7.

Sports shorts May 12, 2022: Lamar Cardinals

Chad Cooper
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Lamar University baseball program honored three legends May 7 and held an official jersey celebration for David Bernsen, Jim Gillian and Kevin Millar.
Brooklyn Bass (Lumberton), Rylee Miller (PN-G), Lauren Locicero (Lumberton), Loren Rodriguez (LC-M), Karlee Hussey (Lumberton) and coach Jason Hopson (Lumberton) will participate in the Christus/Beaumont Bone and Joint All-Star Classic soccer game June 14.

Brooklyn Bass (Lumberton), Rylee Miller (PN-G), Lauren Locicero (Lumberton), Loren Rodriguez (LC-M), Karlee Hussey (Lumberton) and coach Jason Hopson (Lumberton) will participate in the Christus/Beaumont Bone and Joint All-Star Classic soccer game June 14.

Sports Shorts May 12, 2022: Christus All-Star Classic

Chad Cooper
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The Southeast Texas Coaches Association announced May 9 as the return of the annual Christus/Beaumont Bone and Joint All-Star Classic. Now it its seventh year, the Classic features all-star games featuring graduating high school seniors throughout Southeast Texas.
The BASF and TotalEnergies Miracle Match for Life Golf Tournament raised more than $125,000

The BASF and TotalEnergies Miracle Match for Life Golf Tournament raised more than $125,000

Sports shorts May 12, 2022: Golf

Chad Cooper
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The 20th annual BASF and TotalEnergies Miracle Match for Life Golf Tournament on April 29 raised more than $125,000 for three charities that provide lifesaving health services for people in Southeast Texas – Be The Match, Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program and LifeShare Blood Center.
Derelict vessels in Jefferson County

Derelict vessels in Jefferson County

Derelict vessel disposal event underway in Jefferson County

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Hurricane season is on its way, and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is currently conducting a program in Jefferson County to collect derelict boats that could cause severe property damage during storms or potentially leak hazardous chemicals into coastal residents’ yards or local waterways.
An image of a stressed person

An image of a stressed person

'But for the grace of God'

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, May 12, 2022
As it turns out, mental health unwellness isn’t especially uncommon, according to Baptist Behavioral Health Center LPC Supervisor Garrett Craven, M.Ed. In fact, the 23-career veteran asserts, the number of persons seeking treatment for mental health issues is higher now than he’s ever seen.
Jefferson County courthouse

Jefferson County courthouse

Homeowners, local candidates win in May 7 elections

Scott McLendon
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Local voters who participated in the May 7 elections set up several run-offs, decided most of the races before them and joined with statewide ballot-casters to approve a pair of Constitutional amendments aimed at offering reprieve to homeowners’ taxes.
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