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Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Day: Parade canceled, but other events move forward

News Staff

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Beaumont Independent School District students who have been readying for the annual MLK Day Parade that typically features high school and university bands, elected officials and community service groups were advised this week that the annual event has been canceled for this year.

The city of Beaumont offers a wide range of activities with no cost to the participants

Free Beaumont attractions, services to chase away boredom

News Staff

Thursday, January 13, 2022

In stark contradiction to the argument that there’s nothing to do in Beaumont, the city has released a list of dozens of activities for Southeast Texans to participate in that won’t break the bank for the entertainment budget.

Sick and needing a test? Even when you think you have secured testing, that doesn't always pan out. Calls and visits to local outlets reveal depleted supplies, and even those that report having tests on hand are unable to support those assertions.

Drive-thru testing available amid short supply of in-home tests

Scott McLendon

Thursday, January 13, 2022

While Southeast Texas residents seeking a COVID-19 test have several drive-thru options, from family owned pharmacies to national and global chains, purchasing rapid and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests is more problematic. “PCR has a whole lot higher sensitivity than rapid tests.

Beaumont Baptist Hospital's COVID Unit Lead Intensivist Dr. Qamar Arfeen

Safety guidance changes as Omicron cases climb

Scott McLendon

Thursday, January 13, 2022

With COVID-19 case confirmations on a continued climb in the first two weeks of 2022 thanks to the exceedingly contagious Omicron variant, scores of Southeast Texans have no doubt been exposed in the not-so-distant past.

Selma

Classic Movie Night

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Historic Jefferson Theatre at 345 Fannin in downtown Beaumont will show the 2014 historical drama film “Selma” on Friday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m.

Keith Sweat

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

R&B singing sensation Keith Sweat will perform at the Grand Event Center inside the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21 and older show are $30-$50 and can be purchased online at goldennugget.com.

The Doo Wop Project

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters, The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what Maroon 5 would sound like if they had lived in the Doo Wop era? Get ready to embark on a musical journey like any other with The Doo Wop Project live Saturday, Feb.

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert

Albert Nolen

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Many organizations have begun to alter plans on their charity fundraisers due the influx during the pandemic. Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas Foundation has postponed their annual La Soirée Gala “FantaSea” honoring the Port of Beaumont until Jan. 28, 2023.

Cece Winans

CeCe set to shine at the Lutcher

Chad Cooper

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

By Chad Cooper Entertainment Editor With a staggering resume that features 12 Grammy Awards, 20 Dove Awards, seven Steller Awards as well as enshrinement into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame, CeCe Winans is one of the most...

The current cloverleaf interchange of US 69/TX 73 will be soon changed to a turbine design depicted in the TxDOT concept image.

US 69 construction updates

Tim Cohrs

Monday, January 10, 2022

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont district provided updates on long-term projects happening in Jefferson County.

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