Good morning, Beaumont.

On Wednesday afternoon, Esteban Mancera—who saw an 18-wheeler overturn on FM 418 north of Kountze—rescued 31-year-old Jared Edmonds after his leg got caught in wires following a collision with the truck and cut the wires with his pocket knife so Edmonds could get to a hospital.

Beaumont Police responded to an officer-involved shooting near Bethlehem Ave and Fillmore St—near a house fire where firefighters arrived before 12:15 p.m.—after neighbors reported a person shot at officers before being fatally shot, and a statement will be released later.

Beaumont police confirmed an officer-involved shooting on Bethlehem Street at about 12:45 p.m. today; one person (a gunshot victim) is en route to hospital (no officers were injured).

Kedrain Perkins, 26, pleaded guilty and today received a 55-year federal prison sentence for two murders committed in 2022 in Beaumont—ballistic links tied him to fatal shootings at Beaumont Heights Apartments and on Bethlehem Avenue.

Emporium 13 in Beaumont is hosting a Moonlight Madness Shopping event today from 6 p.m. to midnight—local artists, including Gage Brown and Lilli Ross, are featured after discussing their work on a noon show.

Lamar Institute of Technology received 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation valid through 2035 after a rigorous review that found zero non-compliance issues (78 standards were evaluated).

The college held a ribbon cutting for its new Advanced Technology Center on Tuesday.

City officials did not post the required public notice for firefighter contract talks, so the meetings have been rescheduled for Monday.

Union leaders say the delay risks future raises and pension contributions and urge a quicker resolution.

John Jay French Museum 180th Anniversary Celebration

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Beaumont Heritage Society — Free entry — Celebrate 180 years of history at the John Jay French House with immersive experiences.

Blue October: Argue With A Tree Tour

8-10:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $39 – $95 — Experience the emotional and cinematic live performance of the alternative rock band Blue October.

Go Skate Day

5-8 p.m. — Beautiful Mountain Skate Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and health by joining the skateboard community on this annual day of fun.

Alter's Gem Jewelry Buying Event

N/A — Mon, Jun 23 – Wed, Jun 25 — Alter's Gem Jewelry — Free evaluations offered — Meet expert estate buyers for honest jewelry assessments.

Rain Barrel Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — R C Miller Memorial Library — $50 — Construct your own rain barrel to take home and learn about water conservation.

Annual Fourth of July Celebration 2025

5-9 p.m. — Downtown Event Centre — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Classic Movie Night: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

7-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticket availability varies — Experience the magic of E.T. with friends at a classic movie night.

For The Record: Beaumont Event

6 p.m. — For The Record — Cost info not provided — Discover a day packed with live music and art exhibitions in Beaumont.