Based on the latest information obtained by the National Weather Service, effective 1:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, 3/15/2016, City of Pinehurst Mayor Pete Runnels has issued a MANDATORY evacuation for areas of Pinehurst previously notified of impending floods. This includes residents and businesses near Macarthur Drive at Adams Bayou, 29th, 30th, 31st and 33rd Streets as well as areas of Camelot, Lancelot, Peacock, Somerset, Enchanted Oaks and Concord previously affected by hurricane Ike. City workers are currently going door to door to make contact with residents and businesses who may be … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Mandatory Evacuation
Mustang Game Cancelled Tuesday
West Orange-Stark will host the Hardin-Jefferson Hawks in the district opener Tuesday at 7pm and KOGT will be there with the live play-by-play. The Lady Mustangs game with HJ has been postponed. Both LCM teams are scheduled to play Wednesday afternoon against Hamshire-Fannett. Orangefield's baseball and softball teams play Silsbee. BC is off … [Read more...] about Mustang Game Cancelled Tuesday
I-10 Travel Alert
Flooding from excessive rainfall along the Texas-Louisiana state line has resulted in the states of Texas and Louisiana considering closure of Interstate 10 near the state line as early as Tuesday morning. If that becomes necessary, it will significantly impact east-west traffic in that area and beyond the region. Stay tuned for updates. … [Read more...] about I-10 Travel Alert
Monday Report From Deweyville
Deweyville in southern Newton is already feeling the effects of the high water from the Sabine River. Steve Stewart from radio station KJAS in Jasper visited Deweyville Monday and said the scene is devastating. Stewart reported the water was at near record level as of midday on Monday. By the time the Sabine crests later this week Stewart stated another three feet of water will be over the streets of Deweyville. Stewart talked with several Newton County law enforcement officials who are encouraging as well as warning curiosity seekers not to come to Deweyville. Stewart informed that the … [Read more...] about Monday Report From Deweyville
Spelling Bee Winners
The Greater Orange Area Literary Services 17th Annual Spelling Bee was today at the Student Center of Lamar State College-Orange. The Logophiles of LSC-O won the competition between the seven teams competing. Gwen Whitehead of The Logophilies correctly spelled the winning word “hieroglyphic” to earn her team the championship trophy. Whitehead was joined by Eric Owens and Elias Jureidini on The Logophilies. … [Read more...] about Spelling Bee Winners
24-4A All-District Basketball Team
24-4A Boys Basketball All-District MVP Michael Saladin, Sr, Hardin Jefferson Offensive MVP Trevarious Grubbs, Sr, Silsbee Defensive MVP Jamerson Roberts, Sr, Hardin Jefferson Newcomer of the Year Devon McCain, Fr, Silsbee Co-Coaches of the Year Joe Sigler, Silsbee and Larry Sterling, Bridge City 1st Team All District: Jordyn Adams, Fr, Silsbee Katon Brown, Soph, LCM Ricky Maze, Sr, Silsbee Kentavious Miller, Jr, West Orange Stark Elijah Parquet, Soph, Hardin Jefferson Trajan Harris, Jr, Silsbee Thomas Wallace, Sr, West Orange Stark Graydon … [Read more...] about 24-4A All-District Basketball Team
Dale Edward Stark
Dale Edward Stark, 86, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2016. A Military Honor graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be his nephew, Reverend Ricky VanPay. Born in Lisbon, Ohio, on May 30, 1929, he was the son of Fred Stark and Lydia McCorkhill Stark. Dale loved his family and spending summers with them in Ohio. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling. Dale was a proud Aggie Paw who loved Aggie football and the Dallas Cowboys. He retired from Allied Chemical in Orange and served in the … [Read more...] about Dale Edward Stark
Catherine Bickham
****************Service Dates Have Been Changed Due To Road Closures*************** Catherine Bickham, 83, of Deweyville, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2016. Catherine was born on August 31, 1932 in Fields, Louisiana to Sam and Bessie Barrow. She married Riley Bickham on November 3, 1951. Riley and Catherine moved to Deweyville in 1967 where they remained residents for 49 years. Catherine worked as a bookkeeper for Gordon's Jewelers, General Box Factory, and Boise Southern. She was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with her family, bird watching, and debating … [Read more...] about Catherine Bickham
Michael R. Kent
Michael R. Kent, 67, of Orange passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 13, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. A gathering for visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a rosary recited at 2:30 p.m. at the church. He was born in Wolf City, TX, September 27, 1948 to Dr. Earl H. Kent and Marie Rayne Kent. He lived in Orange and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. In 1967 he moved to Pineville, LA with his parents. While there … [Read more...] about Michael R. Kent
Oma Jean Hubbard
Oma Jean Hubbard, 58, of Orange, passed away on March 11, 2016, at her home in Deweyville. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jeff Bell and Reverend John Fortenberry. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Born in Orange, on July 5, 1957, she was the daughter of Ericel and Ruby Smith. In earlier years, Oma worked as an emergency medical technician for Orange County … [Read more...] about Oma Jean Hubbard
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