The Orange man facing a charge of murder who did not show up for his court date, has been captured in Starks, La. KPLC says on Friday authorities captured Joshua Latham. who is set to stand trial in connection with the death of a Sulphur woman in 2013. Jury selection had been set to start Monday morning for Latham. Detectives from the Orange Police Department had been set to testify in the trial. Latham was indicted for murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the strangulation death of 41-year-old Tami Higginbotham of Vinton. Higginbotham was reported missing on February 8, 2013, … [Read more...] about Latham Found
One Car Rollover
A one car rollover Thursday afternoon on FM1442 near Thomas Rd. in Bridge City sent one person to the hospital. Beverly Perkins, 79, of Orange, was sent by Air Rescue to a Beaumont hospital with head injuries according to BC Police after she lost control of her car. … [Read more...] about One Car Rollover
Family Visits Orange
For the Cobb family, "can" is short for cancer. But it also means the family can accomplish their mission to raise awareness and money for childhood cancer. Father Jonathan, mother Jennifer, son Jonathan David, and daughters Jenna and Jaxi are walking across America for their Jucan Foundation. Thursday morning they were guests at Community Christian School in Orange and told their story. On October 29, 2013, 8-year-old Julia Cobb died from a rare bone cancer. Her family called her "Ju" and added the "can" to her name for the cancer. This past November the family left Disneyland in California … [Read more...] about Family Visits Orange
Laura Clary
Laura Alice Hughes Clary, 93, died at home in Orange, TX. February 23, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Taylor, AR July 21, 1921. She was preceded in death by her parents George H. Hughes and Celia Elizabeth Boyette Hughes, her husband of 62 years Robert M. “Bob” Clary, her son George Brian Clary, and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors are her sons and daughters-in-law Thomas Everett and Ava Clary, Robert David and Donna Clary, and daughter and son-in-law Julie Michelle Clary Ford and husband David; 7 grandchildren Amy Clary McIlwain and her husband Randy, Christina Ford Eddy and … [Read more...] about Laura Clary
Ruth Fournier
Ruth Stevens Fournier, 94, of Bridge City, passed away on February 23, 2015, at Sabine House in Orange. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Mark Bunch, Reverend Stephanie Hughes, and Brother Adam Nimitz. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25th at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Born in Webster County, Nebraska, on December 19, 1920, she was the daughter of Reverend Frederick H. Stevens … [Read more...] about Ruth Fournier
Margie Haley
Margie Fay Blacksher Haley, 78, of Orange passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Margie was a lifelong resident of Orange; born on February 26, 1936 to parents Hazel (Hoffpauir) and Shelby Mulhollan. She was a member of Church of Christ of Vidor. Margie enjoyed doing her Bible studies and was a member of Garden Club for many years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Margie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly. She is preceded by her parents, Shelby and Hazel … [Read more...] about Margie Haley
Nora Schlicher
Nora Juanita Schlicher, 88, of Orange passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. She was born on November 26, 1926 in Orangefield, Texas to parents Clara (Boudreaux) and Lawrence Sittig. She had lived most of her life in the Orangefield area and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Orange. Juanita enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Garret Schlicher Sr.; son, Lawrence Garret Schlicher Jr.; sister, Alva Sittig Osbon; brother, Lloyd Sittig. Juanita is survived by her … [Read more...] about Nora Schlicher
Boys Bball Playoffs – BiDistrict
Tuesday the LCM Bears beat Coldspring 40-37 in bidistrict action. Cameron Parker led the Bears with 15 points and Andrew Daspit added 8. The Bears will play Houston Sterling on Friday at 7pm at East Chambers HS. You can hear the game on KOGT. Monday night in 4A Bi-district action, West Orange-Stark lost to Cleveland 70-67 in Kountze. … [Read more...] about Boys Bball Playoffs – BiDistrict
2015 Lamar Football Schedule
2015 LAMAR FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (released Feb. 24) 9.5 Bacone College (Provost Umphrey) TBA 9.12 at Baylor Waco, Texas (McLane Stadium) TBA 9.19 at Sam Houston State (Bowers Stadium) TBA 9.26 OPEN 10.3 at Southeastern La. (Strawberry Stadium) TBA 10.10 Abilene Christian (Provost Umphrey) TBA 10.17 at Northwestern State(Turpin Stadium) TBA 10.24 Central Arkansas (Provost Umphrey) TBA 10.31 at Houston Baptist (Husky Stadium) TBA 11.7 Nicholls State (Provost Umphrey) TBA 11.14 at Incarnate Word (Benson Stadium) TBA 11.21 McNeese State (Provost Umphrey) TBA 11.28 OPEN … [Read more...] about 2015 Lamar Football Schedule
24-4A Girls All-D Basketball Team
24-4A Coaches All-District Basketball Team Most Valuable Player: Alexus Henry, Bridge City Offensive MVP: Eriel Jordan, WOS; Defensive MVP: Josie Nimitz, LCM Newcomer: Ashlyn Martin, Silsbee Coaches of the Year: Jennifer Willis, Bridge City & Linda Riddick, LCM FIRST TEAM Bailee Bacon, Bridge City Grace Chen, LCM Tori Thompson, LCM Brandy Ehrlich, Orangefield Delaney Crowder, Hamshire-Fannett Eranishia Carmenar, Silsbee SECOND TEAM Kasey Frederick, Bridge City Nakiya Platt, WOS Sheridan Rogers, LCM Morgan Worthy, Orangefield Lori Sam, … [Read more...] about 24-4A Girls All-D Basketball Team
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