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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the 2021 Preseason All-Conference teams at Media Days Tuesday morning, and Alabama State is well-represented with eight slots on the two teams.
Ezra Gray was named First Team running back after he led the team, and conference, in rushing this season with 436 yards on 84 carries in five games. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns, and he rushed for a career-high 195 yards against Jackson State and added another 100-yard game against Alabama A&M. The senior finished 15th nationally in all-purpose yards and 35th in the nation in rushing yards, while he also finished 19th in rushing yards per game on the season. He also earned the nod for return specialist on the Second Team after he returned 10 kicks and averaged 18.50 yards per return. He finished 48th in the nation in combined kick returns and also 48th in kickoff returns.
By Harold Mann
Dec 28, 2020
Port Arthur police have released the name of a man that was shot and killed during a home
invasion robbery Sunday night in the 2500 block of 18th Street. 27-year old Terrance Ellis is
one of three men accused of forcing their way into the home. The homeowner, confronted the
intruders with a rifle to protect his family. Ellis was pronounced dead at the scene. The other
two intruders fled the scene. Detectives are investigating the incident.
By Harold Mann
Dec 29, 2020
Port Arthur fire fighters worked a house fire last night in the 2500 block of 18th Street, the same
house where an intruder was shot and killed Sunday night. Shots were also fired at the home
yesterday afternoon.On Sunday night, 27-year old Terrance Ellis was one of three men that
forced their way into the home. Ellis was shot by the homeowner and died at the scene. The
other two intruders fled. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Port Arthur Police
Department or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS.