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Saunders was stationed at the USS Oklahoma when he was killed during the Pearl Harbor attack Dec. 7, 1941

Saunders was stationed at the USS Oklahoma when he was killed during the Pearl Harbor attack Dec. 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor remains identified as SETX teen

Scott McLendon
Monday, October 11, 2021
Almost 80 years after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Oct. 8 that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Charles L. Saunders, 18, of Winnie, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for Feb. 11. On Dec.
Straway

Straway

JCSO makes Indian Trail meth arrest

News Staff
Friday, October 8, 2021
After responding to multiple citizen complaints about suspicious activity in the 5700 block of Indian Trails in Beaumont at about 4 p.m. Oct. 7, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested a man with just over three grams of methamphetamine.
CDBG

CDBG

City warns of CDBG fraudster

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The City of Beaumont has been notified of an individual or individuals that have been fraudulently using the CDBG Housing grant application from the City’s website to solicit money for help with the application and that are guaranteeing a return of $50,000, according to a news release.
Beaumont Mayor Robin Mouton during her swearing-in ceremony

Beaumont Mayor Robin Mouton during her swearing-in ceremony

Illegal campaign contributions catapult councilor to mayor

Scott McLendon
Thursday, October 7, 2021
After weeks of parrying Examiner inquiries and postponing responses, Beaumont’s newly elected mayor relinquished donation data that reveals she accepted thousands of dollars contributed from illegal sources to fund her successful 2021 runoff campaign.
Kansas

Kansas

Classic Kansas to perform at the Jefferson Theatre

News Staff
Monday, October 4, 2021
Legendary classic rock band Kansas will bring their "Point of Know Return" anniversary tour to the historic Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. Tickets start at $45 and an be purchased online at ticketmaster.com beginning Friday, Oct.
According to the news release, Port Arthur resident Richardo Guient, 33, died at a local hospital after being shot by an armed citizen in the chicken restaurant Oct. 1.

According to the news release, Port Arthur resident Richardo Guient, 33, died at a local hospital after being shot by an armed citizen in the chicken restaurant Oct. 1.

Armed citizen kills would-be Church’s crook

Scott McLendon
Monday, October 4, 2021
Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers released the name of the man who was shot and killed while trying to rob a Church’s Chicken on Jefferson Drive.
Provost Umphrey Law Firm

Provost Umphrey Law Firm

Provost Umphrey announces Edison Plaza move

Scott McLendon
Monday, October 4, 2021
This spring, Provost Umphrey Law Firm will call Edison Plaza, located in downtown Beaumont, its new home.    “The practice of law is always changing,” says Joe Fisher, Provost Umphrey Managing Partner. “With new technological advances being introduced, we are changing along with them.
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

Suspect jacks Jack in the Box

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, Port Arthur Police Department (PAPD) officers responded to the Jack in the Box at 4001 Twin City Highway in reference to a robbery that occurred.
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