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Eric Lawrence of the Shelby County Appraisal District explains to the commissioner court the difference between the county’s preliminary and actual quarterly payment amount to the district. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Eric Lawrence of the Shelby County Appraisal District explains to the commissioner court the difference between the county’s preliminary and actual quarterly payment amount to the district. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Court approves computer purchase, historical jail contract negotiations

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Approving the purchase of computer software and hardware for the Constable Pct. 5 office and entering into contract negotiations for the replacement of windows in the historical jail were the main items discussed at the Wednesday, May 13 meeting of the Shelby County commissioners court.
Jake Metcalf of RMG Contractors gives the Tenaha city council a presentation concerning his company’s street paving process. David Danley | Light and Champion

Jake Metcalf of RMG Contractors gives the Tenaha city council a presentation concerning his company’s street paving process. David Danley | Light and Champion

Council approves disaster grant, awards flood mitigation project

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Approving application for a disaster recovery program application and awarding a bid for a flood mitigation project were the top items on the agenda of the Tenaha city council at its April 27 meeting.
VFW commemorates Loyalty Day

VFW commemorates Loyalty Day

VFW commemorates Loyalty Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
VFW Post #8904 member Erik Choron salutes the wreath he placed on the veterans memorial on the grounds of the historic Shelby County courthouse as part of a Loyalty Day program held on Monday, May 4.
Derrick Roberts blows Taps during the Shelby County VFW Post 8904 observance of VE Day. VE (Victory in Europe) Day is held every year to cel- ebrate the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, to bring WWII to a conclusion in Europe. The VFW remembered the occasion by laying a wreath at the Veterans Memorial on the historic courthouse square. WWII of"cially ended on Sept. 2, 1945, with the formal Japanese surrender. David Danley | Light and Champion

Derrick Roberts blows Taps during the Shelby County VFW Post 8904 observance of VE Day. VE (Victory in Europe) Day is held every year to cel- ebrate the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, to bring WWII to a conclusion in Europe. The VFW remembered the occasion by laying a wreath at the Veterans Memorial on the historic courthouse square. WWII of"cially ended on Sept. 2, 1945, with the formal Japanese surrender. David Danley | Light and Champion

VFW observes Victory In Europe Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Derrick Roberts blows Taps during the Shelby County VFW Post 8904 observance of VE Day. VE (Victory in Europe) Day is held every year to celebrate the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, to bring WWII to a conclusion in Europe.
Teresa’s Tumblers, owned and operated by Tere- sa Belrose, closed out their training season with a year-end show on Saturday, April 25. The show was well-attended by parents, family members and friends as the students showcased the skills they had learned over the last several months. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Teresa’s Tumblers, owned and operated by Tere- sa Belrose, closed out their training season with a year-end show on Saturday, April 25. The show was well-attended by parents, family members and friends as the students showcased the skills they had learned over the last several months. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Teresa’s Tumblers holds year-end show

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Teresa’s Tumblers, owned and operated by Teresa Belrose, closed out their training season with a year-end show on Saturday, April 25. The show was well-attended by parents, family members and friends as the students showcased the skills they had learned over the last several months.
Tyson Wood

Tyson Wood

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 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.
Gilbert Link Memorial Scholarship Recipient Lo - gan Smith presented by Shana Brittain

Gilbert Link Memorial Scholarship Recipient Lo - gan Smith presented by Shana Brittain

Center FFA holds 2025-26 banquet

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Center FFA celebrated the 2025-2026 year with a banquet on May 5, 2026. Awards were given, new officers installed along with a delicious taco meal, slideshow and silent auction. Center FFA advisors are Shana Brittain, Erin Griffin,John Brown and Bryan Parker.

Pause for a moment

Frank Jousan Center Fbc
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Pause for a moment and think about your “BEST DAY EVER!” What about the “BEST” week of your life! How happy were you? How much joy did you experience? People were probably glad to be around you. You just felt good and probably thought that life couldn’t get any better.

Church Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 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.May16 • Mt.

God the Creator

Sis. Deborah Mayo Center First Upc
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Genesis Chapters 1 and 2: “In the beginning God…”. What a powerful phrase! These four words are the genesis of everything that has been, is, and will become in time as we now know it and in eternity that awaits every soul.
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