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Messina named LU Distinguished Alumni

Lamar University announced the recipients of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award on March 3.

Editorial: Delusions of grandeur mix with just plain delusions

In August 2020, when The Examiner revealed a year-long deal worked out among Jefferson County Commissioners to sell the Ford Park Entertainment Complex to a wanna-be casino owner out of Port Arthur without even knowing the appraised value of the public commodity was contrary to Texas law, that...

King's sets sting for Pharma fraudster

A pharmaceutical sting operation at King’s Pharmacy last November nabbed what the business owner says is the latest in a history of Houston-based fraud efforts; a Jefferson County grand jury indicted the 21-year-old accused actor March 2.

PHOTOS: Junior League of Beaumont’s ‘Dancing With the Stars of Southeast Texas’

Where: Beaumont Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Out & About with Albert March 17-23

Lamar University Friends of the Arts presents Le Grand Bal 2022 fundraiser on March 26. Chaired by Laura and Craig Escamilla, this year’s theme is “LU in the Sky with Diamonds,” a psychedelic celebration of the Beatles supporting LU fine arts programs.

Fair adds flight flair, more rodeo

The YMBL South Texas State Fair has been an extraordinary experience for nearly eight decades.

Live music schedule for March 17-23

March 17-23   Brick & Barley (Orange) Sat., March 19: The Vibes   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., March 18: Electric Circus Sat., March 19: Electric Circus Sun., March 20: Jarvis & The Gents   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., March 17: Rusty James Band Fri., March 18: Lowly Bellows Sat.

St. Patrick's Day Alley Concert

St. Patrick’s Day is nearing and Beaumont Events will host the return of the Alley Concert on Thursday, March 17. Where is the Alley? Well, it’s the alley behind the Jefferson Theatre, of course. Gates will open at 6 p.m.

Trio indicted for killing canine stabber

A Jefferson County grand jury indicted three Port Arthur men for the murder of a 20-year-old man, who himself was indicted a year prior for stabbing a dog 13 times. Charles Ray Moss III, 21; Jakobi Damond Broussard, 20; and Arthur Small Jr.

Blue Cross reaches deal with Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann Houston-area facilities and providers will again be of use to BlueCross BlueShield Texas (BCBSTX) policyholders, as the medical complex and BCBSTX have reportedly reached an agreement to keep 100,000-plus patients in the network.