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DPS seeking next of kin of fatal Orange County crash victim
Law enforcement is continuing to search for the next of kin of a man who was killed when he was struck by a car on the highway last week. A representative of the Texas Department of Public Safety said they will release the identity when it is available. No charges will be filed in the […] The post DPS seeking next of kin of fatal Orange County crash victim appeared first on Orange Leader.
'The school is old, we really need a new school' | Evadale Superintendent hopes $24M bond helps campus flood issues
EVADALE, Texas — After heavy rains, six Evadale High School classrooms are dealing with water damage and the Superintendent says that it's nothing new for them. The district says this damage really highlights the reason why they are pushing for a new school bond. "They're having to evacuate classes,...
Flooded roads experienced across the region Monday morning with heavy thunderstorms
Residents and motorists in Orange County and Jefferson County are experiencing widespread rainfall between two to five inches of as of 6 a.m. Monday. “However, there are likely some localized spots up to six inches,” meteorologist Jeremy Michael said. “That is causing flash flooding all the across the area. We’re getting quite a few reports […] The post Flooded roads experienced across the region Monday morning with heavy thunderstorms appeared first on Orange Leader.
Passenger from 2023 fatal Vinton shooting and police chase arrested
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Authorities have arrested the female passenger who was present during a 2023 police chase that resulted in the death of the suspect and a Sulphur police officer being injured, according to Louisiana State Police Troop D. Maranda Marie Nicklaus, 44, was originally interviewed by State...
East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week
The office of John H. Gothia, Orange County judge, announced a bridge closing for this week. Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting the East Roundbunch swing bridge is closing to vehicular traffic Tuesday (April 30). The closure is approximately from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to repair damage to the guardrail. Originally scheduled for […] The post East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Suggest an alligator name and you could win four passes to Gator Country
BEAUMONT, Texas — If you love alligators like we do, then we've got the perfect contest for you. We're looking for a new name for one of the latest arrivals at Gator Country Adventure Park. You've got until Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, at 8 a.m. to make your...
Heavy rainfall, some severe storms expected Sunday and Monday
Conditions continue to look increasingly favorable, according to the National Weather Service, for heavy rainfall, as well as possibly some severe storms, Sunday into Monday. In the meantime, strong and gusty southerly winds continue to pose hazardous conditions, as well as an increased risk for coastal flooding into Sunday. A strong pressure gradient will result […] The post Heavy rainfall, some severe storms expected Sunday and Monday appeared first on Orange Leader.
Area man on theft parole, arrested again for theft
A 47-year-old Vidor man with a lengthy criminal history was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury this week for breaking into a truck and stealing clothes. A man told police he parked his truck at Comfort Suites on March 18 while staying at the hotel. When he returned to his vehicle the next day […] The post Area man on theft parole, arrested again for theft appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Authorities in Port Arthur and Mid County assess rain impacts as of 8 a.m. Monday
Road conditions around the area are clearing up, as of 8 a.m. Monday, after heavy rainfall and some street flooding. In Port Arthur, Police Chief Tim Duriso said there were reports of some areas of road flooding, including Jimmy Johnson Boulevard. Other areas that experienced some street flooding were receding by 8 a.m., he said. Nederland Police Chief […] The post Authorities in Port Arthur and Mid County assess rain impacts as of 8 a.m. Monday appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Two indicted for murder in drive-by killing of innocent woman on Sailfish Drive
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A grand jury returned charges against three people Thursday after a woman was shot and killed in her home south of Lake Charles. Investigators said Annette D. Touvell, 65, was watching TV when she was shot in the head on Saturday, March 2. They said Touvell was not the target of the shooters, who they believed had been driving down Sailfish Drive and shooting at random houses.
Lutcher won its first LHSAA softball title in 15 years. See how a freshman led way
SULPHUR — Even though Lutcher was the No. 2 seed, there were reasons to cast the Bulldogs as underdogs in the Division II nonselect final at the LHSAA state softball tournament. Lutcher had not played in an LHSAA tourney final eight years. Their last title was in 2009. Facing...
New Stark Museum of Art director named, cultural impact celebrated
The Stark Foundation announced Jennifer Dickinson has been named executive director of Stark Art and History, which includes the Stark Museum of Art and the Eunice R. Benckenstein Library and Archive. Dickinson, who has been with the Stark Museum of Art since 2013, previously served as director of education and most recently as interim director. Dickinson […] The post New Stark Museum of Art director named, cultural impact celebrated appeared first on Orange Leader.
It's a three-peat for St. Amant in softball. See how Gators did it again
SULPHUR — As St. Amant players made the mad postgame dash to get another LHSAA championship trophy, Ponchatoula coach Jeremy Harper smiled and nodded. “All props to (Gators) coach (Amy) Pitre and her staff,” Harper said. “They have a tradition of excellence we are trying very hard to build at Ponchatoula.
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