Obituaries
Elizabeth “Beth” McCauley, 72, of Center, TX passed away on January 17, 2021. Born on May 21, 1948 to Willis Walton and Fay (Nunn) Chiles.
Stephen Lamar Glaze, age 59, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his home.
Betsy Chambliss, 82, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on January 14th, 2021 in Joaquin, Texas. Born February 23rd, 1938, in Joaquin, Texas, Betsy is the Daughter of W. H.
Barbara Jean Brown Kirsch, 71, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Linda Merle Christian Bomar was born on December 29, 1947 in Center, Texas to Clarence Whitfield and Bernadine Leetch Christian.
News
EDITOR'S NOTE: For a little break from news of the day, here's a piece of fiction by Center's CeDarius Garrett a
By CaDarius Garrett of Center
The number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Shelby County dropped over the weekend from 204 reported by Texas DSHS on F
Nancy Warr is among Light and Champion readers who have shared photos from the Jan. 10-11 snow fall in Shelby County,
She said about 7-inches of snow was measured at the Warr place
By Nancy Warr submitted photos
SABINE COUNTY – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated yesterday evening a three-vehicle crash on SH 21, just east of the Pendleton Bridge, near the Louisiana border.
By Sgt. David Hendry, Texas Highway Patrol-Education, Lufkin Sub-District Office
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a two-vehicle major crash Friday morning, Jan. 15, on U.S.
By DPS Press Release
The number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Shelby County topped the 200 mark with Friday's daily report from Texas DSHS.
NACOGODCHES, Texas — As COVID-19 vaccinations arrive in Nacogdoches, students from Stephen F.
By Press Release
Sports
Tonight the Center Lady Riders take on the
The 2020 Center High School Roughriders football team was well represented in the District 10-4A DII All-District team — including the Offensive MVP for the district and several unanimous selection
CHS Basketball Changes
By Sydney Brookshire, Center ISD District Media Coordinator
Center Roughriders Head Basketball Coach Hiram Harrison hit a new major career milestone recently with his 500th
By Mike Elswick
District 10-2A Div. I
All-District Football Players
Shelbyville Dragons
By Press Release
Shelbyville Junior High Basketball: JH: BBALL game at Gary. 8th girls play 5:30 in new gym with 8th boys following.
Photo Galleries
The 2020 Center Alumni Association Homecoming Parade was held Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19, with a route starting at Center Elementary School and winding around the Center High School campus.
At least part of the work going on Monday, April 27, for downtown Center's Streetscape revitalization project included installation of paver in one of the circle featu
The historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse and much of the rest of the county was shrouded in fog Friday morning.
Center High School Fish Camp was held August 8 from 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
Pictures by Celeste Gibson, Reporter/Intern.
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....
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