Obituaries
McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home and Hicks Mortuary are announcing funeral se
By Press Release
Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mrs.
By Press Release
News
Tired at the end of your workday, need to find a way to save on your grocery budget, want to put a delicious hot and healthy meal on the dinner table?
By Dr. Jheri-Lynn McSwain
In December 2018, two grand juries, both impaneled by the 123rd Judicial District Court of Shelby County, returned 84 true bills of indictment.
By Joey Haley, Shelby County District Attorney Investigator
The Board of Directors of Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) will hold their first meeting of the New Year in San Augustine.
By Press release
The Annual Center Middle School Semi-Formal Dance will be held on February 8 from 6-9 pm in the High school Cafeteria. Only CMS students will be admitted.
By Press release
Gospel and Christian music fans need to circle Sunday, Jan. 27, on their calendars!
By Andi Foster
City of Joaquin sets election for mayor, two at-large council positions. Election scheduled for May 4 with early voting from April 22 - April 30.
By Press release
S. W. Carter Elementary Honor Roll Third Six Weeks
By Press release
S. W. Carter Elementary announces the Perfect Attendance for the third six Weeks.
Sports
SOCCER SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL SIGNUPS
The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the 2019 Spring Soccer, Softball, and Baseball signups will begin soon.
By Jason Mitchell
The Scott Ponder era for Center Independent School District athletics is underway.
By Mike Elswick
The Center ISD Athletic Department will host a parent information meeting concerning the baseball program on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
By Sydney Brookshire/Center ISD
Friday, Jan. 18 both the Shelbyville varsity girls and boyss basketball teams will play at Martinsville beginning at 6 p.m.
By Press release
An inability to connect on the defensive end proved to be a game changer for the Fillies, who
By Chelsea Hudson, Panola College
Panola was in another barn burner on Wednesday night escaping with a 66-64 victory at Paris.
By Michael Nesbitt, Panola College
A coach who once called Tenaha home is set to take over the Center ISD athletic department as the district's new athletic director and head football coach, according to s
By Staff reports
The Tenaha Girls’ Soccer team has continued their forward momentum this soccer season by taking second place at the Waskom Invitational Tournament January 10-12.
By Judy Monroe, Tenaha ISD
Photo Galleries
Sideline scenes from last week's Roughriders vs. Tatum home football game with the CHS Chaparrals.
Light and Champion photos by Mike Elswick
Sideline scenes from 2018 season opening game for the Center High School Roughriders against Tatum featuring the CHS Roughrider Cheerleaders. Check out cheerleader photo gallery....
Mark Carpenter, his wife Jill, and daughter Lindsey, would like to thank everyone for coming out to The Lily Far
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