A train sliced a semi-tractor truck stuck on the railroad tracks in half near Highway 90 Friday morning. | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 30, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A train hit a semi stuck while crossing the railroad tracks in Nome early FridayContinueContinue reading “Train slices semi stuck on railroad tracks in half near Highway 90”
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Gator Country hosts grand reopening after remodel in March 2017
This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand reopening and mixer benefitting Gator Country on March 10 starting at 11:30 a.m. Gator Country’s mixer is celebrating the remodeling of the park, located near I-10 and Highway 365.ContinueContinue reading “Gator Country hosts grand reopening after remodel in March 2017”
Jefferson County master gardeners offer free trees, science-based advice on planting them
This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Jefferson County Master Gardeners gave away hundreds of saplings to Southeast Texas residents on Friday, Feb. 17. The one-year old seedlings, including bald cypress and a variety of oak species, were provided by Campbell Global Foresting. Campbell Global Foresting, basedContinueContinue reading “Jefferson County master gardeners offer free trees, science-based advice on planting them”
Port Arthur woman who stole TV from Walmart, hit police officer with her car turns herself in
Patrice Young | Photo: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Port Arthur woman wanted for stealing a TV from Bridge City Walmart and then hitting a Port Arthur police officer with her car turned herself in Sunday Feb. 26, Jefferson County Sheriff’sContinueContinue reading “Port Arthur woman who stole TV from Walmart, hit police officer with her car turns herself in”
Beaumont police arrest man for organized crime, human trafficking spanning months
After Johnny Ray Martin was interviewed by Beaumont Police, he was taken to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Recovery deputies arrested Johnny Ray Martin, 44, at his residence at Feb. 13. JeffersonContinueContinue reading “Beaumont police arrest man for organized crime, human trafficking spanning months”
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