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Contract worker dies after accident near Motiva Port Arthur refinery

A man is dead following a crane accident near Motiva Port Arthur Refinery that occurred Thursday, July 13.

Port Arthur Police Department reports that it responded to an accident at MLK and Terminal road near the Motiva plant at approximately 5 p.m. Thursday to find that a crane had fallen on an individual. PAPD reports that Acadian Ambulance responded to the scene and transported the man to the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, where he was pronounced dead.

The following statement was issued by Motiva following a reported crane accident near the refinery Thursday, July 13:

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Beaumont man found guilty in whooping crane killing going to prison for violating probation

A 20 year old Beaumont, Texas man was sentenced to federal prison for violating the terms of his probation in the Eastern District of Texas, Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced July 13.

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North Texas doctor charged with providing drugs linked to at least seven overdose deaths

Howard Gregg Diamond

A 56-year-old Sherman, Texas doctor has been arrested on federal drug conspiracy charges in the Eastern District of Texas, Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced July 12.

Sherman is north of Dallas near the Texas/Oklahoma border.

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Obituary: James “Jimmy” Scales

James “Jimmy” Scales

Bridge City Municipal Judge James “Jimmy” Scales, 65, died July 8, 2017, when his riding lawnmower rolled over on him as he was mowing a ditch in Bridge City.

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Kelly announces 2017-18 School Board

Mark Phelan

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School has announced its school board members for the 2017-2018 school year. Mark Phelan will serve as School Board chair. New members include Jeremy Saba and Jackie Simien. Returning members are Francis Coker, Father Rodell Faller, Lee Ann Fuselier, Theresa Herink, Gillian Jenkins, Camille Mouton, Mandy Oliverio, Patrick Swain and Russ Waddill. Ex-Officio members include Rachael Roane as the foundation president, Stephanie Daleo as Home and School Board president and Bernie Daleo as Booster Club president.

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