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BCE Recognizes Honor Roll Students

BCE 2018-19 2nd Marking Period All A Honor Roll   Kinder students with all A’s- Talon, Abel, Rylan Alsandor, Alyssah Alvarez, Macie Andreas, Hudson Aucoin, Atalie Aylor, Greyson Babbitt, Nathan Bandy, Raylan Barnes, Braxton Becker, Phillip Bergman, Alexander Bodden, Caleb Bounds, Braylee Brack, Stevie Brandon, Mason Bryant, Barrett Bumgardner, James Buntyn, Anastyn Bush, Laylah Campbell, Kristen Carpenter, Kaylee Cleitt, Cradley Clopton, Jolea Cook, Paisley Cordova, Jacob Curl, Brooklynn Degeyter, Tyler DeWitt, Abel Dillon, Scarlett Duhon, Zaxton Dukes, Alayna Duncan, Emma … [Read more...] about BCE Recognizes Honor Roll Students

Crawdads On MLK Robbed Wednesday

A robber used a rifle or shotgun to steal cash from the register at the Crawdad's off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive early Wednesday morning. The robber, is still at-large, though police interviewed a "person of interest." The robbery was reported about 4 a.m. and no one was injured. Detective Captain Robert Enmon said the robber was described as a white man wearing a green jacket, black pants and white tennis shoes. He had a mask covering half his face and his chin had protruding hairs. The man ran out of the store, but the clerk could not tell in which direction he went or whether he had … [Read more...] about Crawdads On MLK Robbed Wednesday

Arrest Made In Wednesday’s Shooting

The suspect in yesterday’s shooting has been identified.  Thirty-two year old Joshua Taylor was booked into the Orange County Correctional Facility on 4 charges and is expected to be arraigned today (Thursday) and have bonds set on each charge.  Taylor was charged with Unlawful restraint, 2 counts of deadly conduct ,and aggravated assault with a firearm.  The Unlawful restraint is a Class A misdemeanor and the other charges are felony offenses.     Story from Dec. 12- At approximately 12:23 pm, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a male … [Read more...] about Arrest Made In Wednesday’s Shooting

Chester M. Boone, Jr

Chester M. Boone, Jr., 81, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2018, in Lufkin, Texas.   Born in Houston, Texas, on October 6, 1937, he was the son of Chester Boone, Sr. and Myrtle Padon Boone. Chester proudly served his country in the United States Navy retiring after 20 years as Chief Electrician’s Mate, CPO. He went on to work and retire as an electrician for JM Huber Phillips after 17 years. He adored his wife who was the love of his life, and his family dearly. He especially loved being “Paw Paw” to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chester’s best … [Read more...] about Chester M. Boone, Jr

Kathryn Earlene Lonadier Nelson

Kathryn Earlene Lonadier Nelson, 66, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2018, at her home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2018, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, on January 25, 1952, she was the daughter of Aurbin Earl Lonadier and Frankie (Sullivan) Lonadier. Kathryn was a very talented woman. She enjoyed crafting, reading, cooking, and loved to learn new things. She was a wonderful grandmother and had such a giving soul, always willing to help anyone in need. Kathryn was also … [Read more...] about Kathryn Earlene Lonadier Nelson

LCM Library Receives New Books

The LC-M drum line gave the beat. The LC-M cheerleaders and bear mascot greeted children. Clifford the Big Red Dog even made a guest appearance. But the spotlight was on the books, more than 1,000 books about dogs, cats, dinosaurs, snakes, girls who run, and a wimpy kid. The Little Cypress Elementary School Wednesday afternoon celebrated a donation of 1,090 Scholastic books to replace ones lost in the Harvey flood last year. The donation came through Lifetouch photography's Cover to Cover, Heart to Heart program. Lifetouch is the company that for decades has taken school pictures and … [Read more...] about LCM Library Receives New Books

OC Chase Ends In Louisiana

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers apprehend a driver who fled into Louisiana following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Orange County. Initial reports indicate that, at approximately 12:00p.m. on Dec. 24, a DPS Trooper was working routine patrol on Interstate 10, near mile marker 871.  The Trooper observed a Toyota passenger vehicle, traveling eastbound, which appeared to be speeding.  After confirming the vehicle’s speed on radar, the Trooper activated emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop.  The driver failed to stop and fled in the vehicle into Louisiana. The … [Read more...] about OC Chase Ends In Louisiana

Man Shot In Leg After Dispute

At approximately 12:23 pm, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a male subject had been shot in the lower leg area and needed assistance.  Deputies and first responders were dispatched to the Texaco at the intersection of Hwy 62 and Hwy 12 in Mauriceville, where the victim and 911 caller were located.  Medics attended to the 45 year old white male victim, while deputies and other area law enforcement officers saturated the Greenwood Acres neighborhood and quickly located the 32 year old white male suspect.  The suspect, who was known by the victim, was taken into … [Read more...] about Man Shot In Leg After Dispute

Two Inches of Rain Possible by Thursday

NWS Lake Charles is expecting rain to begin in earnest late tonight, with the heaviest rain Thursday morning. Rain coverage will become more scattered in the afternoon. Residual rain will linger in the evening hours on Thursday before waning on Friday. Rain totals should be in the 1 to 2 inch range, with locally higher amounts. Friday will see strong northerly winds, which will cause tides to run well below normal. Low water advisories for the Sabine-Neches and Calcasieu waterways will likely be necessary on Friday. … [Read more...] about Two Inches of Rain Possible by Thursday

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