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The Shelbyville High School cheerleaders for 2025-26 will be: (front row) Kenadee Lathan-Sr., Jayleigh Jones-Sr., Ella Matthews-Sr. Mascot, Campbell Chase-Sr. and Trinity Mitchell-Sr; (middle) Camille Greer-Sr., Lexi Jackson-So., Heidi Stutts-So., Kyleigh Hendricks-So., Karlee Sowell-So. Mascot and Bailee Bohannon- Sr.: (back row) Sydnee Vaughn-Fr, Preslee Sims-Jr., Carolina Warr-Jr., Cadee Harley-Jr. and Mac Belrose-Fr. Submitted | Light and Champion

2025-26 Shelbyville cheerleaders

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

2025-26 Shelbyville cheerleaders

BUTTERFLY RELEASE

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

BUTTERFLY RELEASE

Members of the Portacool management team break ground on the company’s new 75,000 square foot manufacturing facility last week. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Portacool solidifies local economic impact

Zack Clark News@lightandchampion.com The Light And

Thursday, April 24, 2025

It seems like just yesterday that the fire that destroyed Portacool’s main manufacturing facility broke out. Thankfully, no one was injured that day, but a battle between the engulfing flames and local firefighters would last around 16 hours before finally being extinguished.

Area elections ongoing

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Several area towns and schools have elections scheduled for Saturday, May 3. Early voting is ongoing at the following places and times.Joaquin city election: Early voting is taking place until Tuesday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at city hall.

Lila Gaddy addresses the Timpson ISD school board at its April 17 meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Public addresses Timpson ISD board

Zack Clark News@lightandchampion. Com The Light

Thursday, April 24, 2025

The only items on the agenda for the Timpson ISD school board special meeting held on Thursday, April 17, was an executive session to discuss personnel matters and a time for public comments during the open forum.

Anna Register, Program Director (left), and Denise Merriman, Executive Director, of the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, lead a team of professionals that address child abuse issues in Shelby and San Augustine counties. David Danley | Light and Champion

Advocacy Center aids child abuse victims

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

This is the first in a series of stories that deal with child abuse and children’s advocacy centers’ role in investigating child abuse cases.

Commissioners approve vehicle purchase

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

During its April 9 meeting the Shelby County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the purchase of two new vehicles from Center Motor Company in substitution of two vehicles previously approved for purchase from San Augustine Motor Company.

Calendar

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

April 2025 17 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.19 • The Toledo Bend Dutch Oven Cookers will meet starting around 9:30 at Boles Field. The public is invited to attend, watch and learn.

Shelby County Jail Log

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

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.

Elswick reports on Best Friends

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

The Center Woman’s Reading Club met for its bimonthly meeting March 20. Stephanie Elswick served as both program leader and program hostess. She served a wonderful homemade with love luncheon that was enjoyed by all.Following the business meeting, Mrs.

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