Butterfly Release celebrating 13 years

Butterfly Release celebrating 13 years

Annika Bloys
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center celebrated another successful event with its 13th Butterfly Release Thursday, April 11, 2024. Tanner Peace, President of the Board of Directors of the SCCAC, extended a welcome on the lawn of the Shelby County Historic Courthouse to everyone attending…
Five Top 25 bass have been reeled in at Lake O.H. Ivie in the last three years. Shawn Strength’s 16.65 pounder caught in November 2023 is the most recent. It’s ranked No. 14. (Photos courtesy Dalton Smith)

Texas: destination for big bass hunters

News Staff
Friday, April 19, 2024
Some call Texas the Lone Star State. I like to call it “Big Bass Central.” An army of giant bass have been caught in Texas over the years. At last count, more than 90 Lone Star reservoirs had produced lake records weighing 13 pounds or more. The biggest bass are always females. Former Toyota…
The Annex building is on the right side of the picture.

Annex Building Closed for Termites

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Classes will be canceled for Mrs. Hannah Galaviz, and Mrs. Ramona Murray as well as all kindergarten and first grade tomorrow (Friday, April 19). At this time, the Annex building has a termite infestation. After speaking with a professional exterminator, Shelbyville was informed that there is no…
Dennis Phillips

This newspaper is just full of free ads

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
You’re thinking that headline is misleading, but it’s not. While it has taken a while, we have finally begun adding non-profit charities to the newspaper for free. Let me explain. Many years ago, I began my career in the graphic design/ production department. One of the first lessons a newspaper…

Rodeo planned for April 26-27

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Shelby County Pro Rodeo kicks off nightly Friday, April 26 and Saturday April 27 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, “Pre-Rodeo team roping” books open at 5 p.m. and close at 6 p.m. Both Friday and Saturday night will feature Mutton Busting. Sign up at 5:30 p.m. and ride at 6 p.m. each night.…
Center PD fish fry fundraiser May 18 for Officer Acuna

Center PD fish fry fundraiser May 18 for Officer Acuna

Staff Report
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Center Police Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a Fish Fry Fundraiser Saturday, May 18, 2024, for Officer Luis Acuna. Officer Acuna had emergency surgery in March, and will have follow up surgery in May. The fish fry is to help raise funds for medical costs. Hours for the fish fry will be…
Sabine river flooding peaked near the 2017 level flooding residences near the river as well as the Logansport City Park. Annika Bloy | LIght and Champion

River peaked near 2017 flooding levels

Annika Bloys
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Sabine River has not seen flooding of this magnitude since 2016 when the river crested at a record level of 174.36 feet, according to The National Weather Service. The flood stage was at 24 feet Monday, but reached 33.24 feet March 10, 2016. Low lying areas along the Sabine River were flooded…
Tenaha athlete signs with Wiley College for soccer

Tenaha athlete signs with Wiley College for soccer

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Tenaha senior Arlette Ramirez signed with Wiley College Tuesday, April 16 to play women’s soccer. The signing was held at the Tenaha Special Events Center where Tenaha soccer coaches and Athletic Coordinator Dee Lewis spoke. Arlette was joined by her family along with the Tenaha student body to…
Tiger Athletics; Tenaha Athletes making news

Tiger Athletics; Tenaha Athletes making news

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Congratulations Tenaha athletes Decaden Cooks, DJ Cooks, Trace Holmes, and Pooh Moore on finishing in 1st place in the area track meet and advancing to the Regional Track Meet next week. Way to go.
Shelbyville golfer advances to regional

Shelbyville golfer advances to regional

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Addie Lloyd from Shelbyville High School has qualified as a regional qualifier in gold and is competing in the UIL Region III-2A Golf Tournament Monday April 15-18 in

Shelby SWCD scholarship applications requested

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship. The Shelby SWCD Scholarship is open to college students who are working toward a degree in the natural resources or agricultural field. Applicants meeting the following qualifications will be considered:…
News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Changing course on roofing bids and approving a sand purchasing contract highlighted the Shelby…
Annika Bloys
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Sabine River has not seen flooding of this magnitude since 2016 when the river crested at a…
Staff Report
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Center Police Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a Fish Fry Fundraiser Saturday, May 18,…
Butterfly Release celebrating 13 years

Butterfly Release celebrating 13 years

The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center celebrated another successful event with its 13th Butterfly Release Thursday, April 11, 2024. Tanner Peace, President of the Board of Directors of the SCCAC, extended a welcome on the lawn of the Shelby County Historic Courthouse to everyone attending saying that what is done by the SCCAC would not be possible without everyone’s support.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

News 

Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Perry Mason
Thursday, April 18, 2024
• Perry, Mason, W/M, 19, VoP(BoB), VoP(Ei-OC), Arresting Officer Jones SCSO, No Bond, Date Committed: 04.12.24 • Lout, Jonathon, W/M, 44, MTRP, OC, UNL, Arresting Officer J. Gross CPD, No Bond, Date Committed: 04.11.24 • Adams, Ladameious, B/M, 34, PoCS, Arresting Officer Jones SCSO, $1,000, Date Committed: 04.12.24, Date Released: 04.12.24 • Dogett, Rachel, W/F, 32, DWI 2nd, TWI 2nd, Arresting Trooper Ramos DPS, $7,000, Date Committed: 04.12.24, Date Released: 04.13.24 • Runnels, Stoney, W/M, 40, PoM <2oz, UCW, DP, FTM, Arresting Trooper Ramos DPS, $4,650, Date Committed: 04.12.24, Date Released: 04.13.24 • Vardeman, Thomas, W/M/ 27, DWI 2nd, Arresting Trooper Jones DPS, $2,500, Date Committed: 04.13.24, Date Released: 04.13.24 • Lopez, Callie, W/F, 33, PoM 5lbs< 4oz., Arresting Officer W.
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Sports 

Tenaha athlete signs with Wiley College for soccer

Tenaha athlete signs with Wiley College for soccer

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Tenaha senior Arlette Ramirez signed with Wiley College Tuesday, April 16 to play women’s soccer. The signing was held at the Tenaha Special Events Center where Tenaha soccer coaches and Athletic Coordinator Dee Lewis spoke. Arlette was joined by her family along with the Tenaha student body to celebrate her signing.
Tiger Athletics; Tenaha Athletes making news

Tiger Athletics; Tenaha Athletes making news

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Congratulations Tenaha athletes Decaden Cooks, DJ Cooks, Trace Holmes, and Pooh Moore on finishing in 1st place in the area track meet and advancing to the Regional Track Meet next week. Way to go..
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Obituaries 

Patricia Ann McCoy

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
August 6, 1938 April 11, 2024 Patricia Ann McCoy, 85, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Shreveport, La. She was born August 6, 1938, in Logansport, La.
Aaron Travis Lee

Aaron Travis Lee

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
November 16, 1939 February 22, 2022 Aaron Travis Lee was born November 16, 1939, in McKenzie, Ala. of Noah Travis Lee and Alma Ledlow Lee.

Earline “Purd” Mancil

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
March 11, 1933 April 10, 2024 Earline “Purd” Mancil, 91, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in San Augustine. She was born March 11, 1933 in Angelina County.
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