News

A series of snapshots depicting Miller running out of court

A series of snapshots depicting Miller running out of court

'Serial runner' leaps from second-floor balcony

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
By B. Scott McLendon Staff Writer   Immediately conjuring abject chaos in the Jefferson County Courthouse on April 13, a man hopped from the second-floor balcony in an apparent – and failed – attempt to rabbit when a judge told him he’d be taken into custody for a failed drug test.
Child Abuse Prevention Month posters adorn the gazebo beside the Beaumont Fire Museum

Child Abuse Prevention Month posters adorn the gazebo beside the Beaumont Fire Museum

Jefferson County goes blue for child abuse prevention

Scott McLendon
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month, while honoring a long-serving, soon-to-be retiring family court judge, a gathering of Jefferson County child advocates celebrated Go Blue Day Friday, April 8.
Ryerkerk wins 2022 Kavaler Award

Ryerkerk wins 2022 Kavaler Award

Local resident wins prestigious award

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Celanese Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Lori Ryerkerk, a Hamshire resident, was recently chosen by peers from around the world to receive one of the most coveted awards in the chemical industry, the 2022 Kavaler Award, making her the first woman ever to achieve the prestigious honor.
Dallas Burrow

Dallas Burrow

Live music schedule for April 14-20

News Staff
Thursday, April 14, 2022
April 14-20   Brick & Barley (Orange) Wed., April 20: Chris Hantz   Blue Martini (Golden Nugget) Fri., April 15: 337 Sat., April 16: 337   Courville’s Thurs., April 21: Kevin Galloway & Doug Strahan   Dylan’s (Port Arthur) Thurs., April 14: Brian Winfield Fri.
Albert Nolen

Albert Nolen

Out & About with Albert April 14-20

Albert Nolen
Thursday, April 14, 2022
All hail queen Neches Hear ye, hear year… Christianna McAfee, daughter of Natasha McCray and Jeremy Laurence McAfee Sr., was named Neches River Festival Queen LXXIV at the annual NRF Coronation Ball last weekend in Beaumont.
A 2015 mugshot of Brandon Jamal Miller, 32

A 2015 mugshot of Brandon Jamal Miller, 32

Man leaps from second-story balcony to flee justice

Scott McLendon
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A man hopped from the second-floor balcony of the Jefferson County Courthouse in an apparent failed attempt to flee after a judge told him he’d be taken into custody April 13. “Woah, mama,” said Judge John Stevens when he saw the alleged “serial runner’s” rap sheet.
West Brook High School

West Brook High School

Armed West Brook student arrested

News Staff
Monday, April 11, 2022
District police arrested a West Brook High School student Monday morning after administrators learned that the kid was armed. According to a statement from West Brook Principal Nicholas Phillips, “The team swiftly responded following BISD protocols and placed the campus in lockdown.
The Oak Ridge Boys

The Oak Ridge Boys

Oak Ridge Boys to perform Sept. 18 in Beaumont

News Staff
Monday, April 11, 2022
Country and Gospel vocal quartet the Oak Ridge Boys will bring their "Front Porch Singin' Tour" to the Jefferson Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and will be available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com beginning Wednesday, April 13, at 10 a.m.
Markel Jermaine Frelow, 28, of Beaumont

Markel Jermaine Frelow, 28, of Beaumont

Dealer indicted after crack-for-car barter

Scott McLendon
Monday, April 11, 2022
After a local "known drug dealer" borrowed his customer’s vehicle in a crack-for-car barter, the 28-year-old Beaumont man was indicted for possession of a controlled substance.
Subscribe to