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Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies; helped guide Orange Leader

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc.…

Local

National Weather Service outlines potential for severe storms on Wednesday

According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for severe storms on Wednesday. A Slight Risk…

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$1 Billion in losses reported by victims of romance scams

HOUSTON — In 2021, some 24,000 victims across the United States reported losing approximately $1 billion to romance…

Opinion

Orange telephones switch to the Metropolitan Numbering System in 1956

At 1:01 a.m. on Aug. 5, 1956, telephone customers in the Orange area were subjected to the greatest…

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Orange leaders, community members salute the late Henry Lowe

When J. David Derosier recently addressed the Orange City Council, he thanked the board for honoring of the…

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PHOTOS — Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas opens up career opportunities for community

The Youth Career Expo is an annual event held by Workforce Solutions of Southeast Texas that introduces high…

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Here is who has filed so far for election in Orange County, Port Arthur and Mid Jefferson County

Here is who has filed so far for election in Orange County, Port Arthur and Mid Jefferson County…

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Southeast Texas’ newest K9 makes drug-related arrests immediately

NEWTON — Deputy Nash and K9 Bruce recently completed Training at LAK9 in Abbeville, Louisiana. The four-week training…

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Britney Kilgore earns top student honor for Orangefield

The Bridge City/Orangefield Rotary Club awarded the Orangefield January Student of the Month to Britney Kilgore. Kilgore ranks…

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Area festival expanding admissions gate to include rides

PORT NECHES — RiverFest officials received approval from City Council this week to expand the admissions gate from…