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Center ISD recognizes TIA teachers

Center ISD recognizes TIA teachers

Center ISD recognizes TIA teachers

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
On May 1, Center ISD honored the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designated educators at a special luncheon. There were 21 teachers earning new designations, six teachers advancing to the next level and 53 total TIA-qualified teachers across the district.
50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

David Danley Editor
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Center was on the growA front page story in the Wednesday, May 19, 1976, issue of the Champion highlighted some of the new construction going on as a result of, and contributing to, the growth of the 110-year-old town of Center.
How do you define ‘small problem’

How do you define ‘small problem’

How do you define ‘small problem’

Leon Aldridge Community Columnist
Thursday, May 21, 2026
“I am not young enough to know everything.”— Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) Irish poet, playwright, and writer.------“Dad,” daughter Robin asked one evening while staring down her homework. “What does facetious mean?”I paused—a rare teaching moment!
John Canter

John Canter

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
While the individuals listed have been arrested and charged with criminal offenses, by law, they are innocent until proven guilty. These listings are obtained from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and are a matter of public record.

Promised Hope

Frank Jousan Center Fbc
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Hope of the Resurrection! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14-“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope.

Church Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Whenever your church has a revival, VBS, anniversary or any other special upcoming event submit it to the Light and Champion Church Calendar to help get the word out. Submit your event by 12 p.m. on Tuesday and we will post it in that week’s edition of the Light and Champion.

What Moves God

Sis. Deborah Mayo Center First Upc
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Hezekiah was dying and he knew his time was short. The prophet Isaiah paid him a visit and confirmed his worst fears with the direct and unmistakable message, “Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die and not live” - words no one desires to hear.
Welding students from across East Texas and western Louisiana in a welding competition hosted by Panola College in Carthage on April 30. Submitted | Light and Championn

Welding students from across East Texas and western Louisiana in a welding competition hosted by Panola College in Carthage on April 30. Submitted | Light and Championn

Panola College hosts high school welding competition

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Panola College hosted a high school welding competition on April 30 in the Matthews Foundation Energy Building, bringing together 52 students from across Texas and Louisiana to showcase their skills.Sebastian Ramones (Carthage) received first place and a $1,500 scholarship.
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