The Timpson Bears, after more than a century of playing ball, clinched the state championship in December 2023. This monumental victory, a first in over 100 seasons, is a testament to their unwavering dedication and skill. December 13 was declared Timspon Bear Day by the Timpson City Council, and…
Second grade students at F.L. Moffett are once again hosting Alex’s Lemonade Stand. This non-profit organization helps to find a cure for childhood cancer. Last year, FLM’s second grade surpassed a goal $200 and donated $1,766 to help the fight to end Childhood Cancer. Sponsors are asking once…
Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library friends and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce joined with the Center Rotary Club Tuesday for a ribbon cutting celebrating renovations at the library’s Redditt Room. The Rotary Club of Center utilized a Rotary District 5910 grant to remove the stage and…
Nonprofits in East Texas benefited from the generosity of 5,903 donors during East Texas Giving Day, the region’s recognized day of giving to support local nonprofits. The online fundraising effort began at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, and ended at midnight. Based on preliminary results, donors…
Retailers throughout Shelby County have been receiving “InForce” since Tuesday. The new publication from The Light and Champion was scheduled to be released on May 1, 2024. ‘For the very first one, I wanted to show our appreciation to all our subscribers,’ said General Manager Dennis Phillips, the…
Scrap Happy Quilters will meet Saturday May 4 at 9:00 a.m. at the James-Antioch Community House. This month’s lesson will “Learning how to machine bind a quilt.” We are also working on lap quilts as Christmas gifts for the residents of Focused Care in Center, as well as Quilts of Valor for our…
Parents of students living outside the Shelbyville Independent School District who wish their children to attend Shelbyville Schools during the 2024-2025 school year must request transfer no later than June 3, 2024. This applies to both old and new transfer students. New transfers who are approved…
Have you ever seriously asked yourself if your life is counting for Christ? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs us to let our lights shine before men that we might “glorify the Father.” Peter instructs us to “show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his…
Five Shelby County students are listed as graduates of The University of Texas at Tyler this weekend at the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center. Melanie Bell of Center will graduate from the School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Jacquelyn Barton of Tenaha will…
A benefit event is planned for the Milford family on Sunday, May 4, 2024, in Timpson Square. Kutter Milford was severely injured in a car accident on Monday, April 29, suffering severe head trauma leading to a coma. He has undergone a craniotomy procedure to relieve the pressure in his brain. His…
The Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office (SCSO) will honor employees with a luncheon Thursday, May 9 at the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office located at 100 Hurst Street in Center. Shelby County’s telecommunicators, correctional officers, deputies, investigators, and administrators are the backbone of…
Retailers throughout Shelby County have been receiving “InForce” since Tuesday. The new publication…
Nonprofits in East Texas benefited from the generosity of 5,903 donors during East Texas Giving Day…
Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library friends and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce joined with…

Ring ceremony for State Champion Timpson Bears

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The Timpson Bears, after more than a century of playing ball, clinched the state championship in December 2023. This monumental victory, a first in over 100 seasons, is a testament to their unwavering dedication and skill.

Shelby County Jail Log

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• Redic, Napoleon, B/M, 47, Operate CMV w/out CDL, JP Court, $600 fine, Date Committed: 04.24.24, Date Released 04.25.24 • Calzada, Felipe, w/M, 42, VOP:FTM, Arresting Officer Muse SCSO, No Bond, Date Committed: 04.24.24 • Jaikerra, Malone, F, 23, Theft, DPS, $1,000, Date Committed: 04.25.24, Date Released: 04.25.24 • Soloman, Steven, W/M, 68, CT, Arresting Officer J. Tipton Constable Pct.5, $100, Date Committed: 04.25.24, Date Released 04.25.24 • Smith, Gary, w/M, 21, VOP: FTM, VOP: DL, VOP: PDP, Arresting Officer Ramos DPS, $700 fine, Date Committed: 04.25.24, Date Released: 04.26.24 • Pleasant, Kolby, B/f, 36, DWLS, Arresting Officer J.

County approves tax exemption

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Approving a tax exemption was the Shelby County Commissioners’ primary action Wednesday, April 24. The exemption, authorized by Senate Bill 1145 and Senate Joint Resolution 64 with the passing of Proposition 2 in the 2023 constitutional election, allows counties to offer tax abatements to qualifying childcare facilities.

Tenaha athlete signs with Wiley College for soccer

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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

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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..

Cedric J. McClelland

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September 3, 1980 April 28, 2024 Cedric J. McClelland, age, 43, of Nacogdoches, Texas was born September 3, 1980.

Marvin Ray Thompson

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May 19, 1945 April 17, 2024 Hicks Mortuary announces memorial services for Mr. Marvin Ray Thompson (78) of Shelbyville, Texas.

Jorge Hernandez Trejo

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May 17, 1980 April 19, 2024 Jorge Hernandez Trejo, 43, of Center passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in Tyler. He was born May 17, 1980, in Mexico City, Mexico.