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Bicyclist dies from hit-and-run injuries

Southeast Texas businessman, Amazing Roofing and Siding proprietor Jason McKnight, was still being held behind bars at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on April 8 when the bicyclist he allegedly struck and left in the middle of a West End Beaumont street succumbed to his injuries at the...

Murder suspect arrested, released from jail

A man arrested for allegedly killing his brother-in-law late April 7 has been released from the Jefferson County Jail. Tuesday, April 7, at about 11:15 p.m., Beaumont police responded to 4365 S. Fourth St. in reference to a traffic collision.

Two arrested for Orange teen's murder

Orange police investigators made two arrests in the April 4 shooting death of Trey Gibson. Information from the Orange Police Department shows Gibson died as a result of a single gunshot wound to his chest.

Jefferson County shuts down golf courses

In an amendment to Jefferson County's current emergency order, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick added golf courses, driving ranges and golf training centers to the list of businesses to close. They will be closed until May 2.    

Emergency Operations Center reports nearly 160 COVID cases

In the daily briefing from the Southeast Texas Regional Emergency Operations Center, it was reported there are 159 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the area. Along with the increase in confirmed cases, the entity reported there are seven deaths across the six counties as a result of COVID-19.

Beaumont confirms additional coronavirus death, new positive cases

The City of Beaumont Public Health Department reported a fourth COVID-19-related death of a Beaumont resident Tuesday, April 7. The male patient was between 61-70 years old and had underlying medical issues. He had no known history of travel.

Mayor Ames to release daily Beaumont COVID-19 message

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames will be releasing a daily COVID-19 briefing at 4 p.m. to the city's webpage, she announced at an April 7 council meeting.  The update will be posted seven days a week and provide local, up-to-date data.

County quits issuing marriage licenses  

Jefferson County Clerk Carolyn Guidry’s office will no longer accept appointments for marriage licenses, she alerted the public Tuesday, April 7.

Vidor City Council meetings will be on Zoom

The city of Vidor is taking its city council meetings online, which will be made available through two-way video conferencing website Zoom.

Groves adds to cases of coronavirus

“As of 1 p.m. today, we have four confirmed cases of the virus in the City of Groves,” Groves Fire Chief/EMC Lance Billeaud reported on Tuesday, April 7.