The News

Burglary in Orange

Orange police are looking for a suspect in a burglary that took place in the 1100 block of 17th St.

4-year-old dead in Fannett

Police have determined what caused the death of a 4-year-old who was found unresponsive in Fannett Tuesday, March 12.

According to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff, police responded to a home in the 11300 block of Wiggins Road in Fannett about 11:40 a.m.

Lamar University Ducks Unlimited Chapter makes Top 100

The Ducks Unlimited President’s Top 100 is one of the most highly sought-after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to chapters throughout the nation. Each year, the list is comprised of the top 100 fundraising chapters in the United States. Through the efforts of these volunteer committees, DU is able to pursue its mission of conserving, enhancing and restoring North America’s wetlands. The Lamar University chapter made the Top 100 list as one of the organization’s best fundraising chapters over the last year.

Five kilos of cocaine seized by Sheriff

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office made another large narcotics seizure Friday March 8, this time using one of Beaumont’s hard-working K-9 officers.

Lamar Univeristy names Dr. Kenneth Evans as Simmons' successor

Press release from Lamar University Director of Alumni Affairs Linda Embs LeBlanc:

(AUSTIN) – The Board of Regents of The Texas State University System and Chancellor Brian named sole finalist in the Lamar University presidential search. Dr. Ken Evans was selected following an exhaustive national search that yielded more than 70 applications and nominations.