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A-Ball All Stars: Representing Center are: (left to right front) Wayne Bennett, Jason Snider, Joel Porter, Jody Matthews, Brandon Bennett and Vic Cooper, Jr. Back row are: Chad Burrows, Jason Cummings, Michael Dawson, Brandon Hardy, Devon Hubbard, Brent Hughes, Keith McCoy and Josh Payne. Standing behind the boys are their coaches Kenneth Hardy and Vic Cooper, Sr.

A-Ball All Stars: Representing Center are: (left to right front) Wayne Bennett, Jason Snider, Joel Porter, Jody Matthews, Brandon Bennett and Vic Cooper, Jr. Back row are: Chad Burrows, Jason Cummings, Michael Dawson, Brandon Hardy, Devon Hubbard, Brent Hughes, Keith McCoy and Josh Payne. Standing behind the boys are their coaches Kenneth Hardy and Vic Cooper, Sr.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
From the Friday, June 28, 1985 issue of the Light and Champion
SB 16 addresses non-citizen voting

SB 16 addresses non-citizen voting

SB 16 addresses non-citizen voting

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
This week we welcomed the Texas Forestry Association (TFA) to the Texas Capitol. TFA, which has been active since 1914, has members in a variety of fields including logging, consulting, conservation, planting, and prescribed burning.
by LEON ALDRIDGE Community Columnist

by LEON ALDRIDGE Community Columnist

An adventure meant to be

Leon Aldridge Community Columnist
Thursday, April 10, 2025
“Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”— Lovelle Drachman, author ------- Adventure was not on my mind after another day at the newspaper office almost 40 years ago.
We should see what you said today

We should see what you said today

We should see what you said today

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
If you could go back in time and give your younger self a piece of advice, what would it be?“Follow your first thought and always follow your heart.”Rachelle Walker Shelbyville“Have a better understanding with Christ.”Vernell Hicks Center“Love God and be good to all of humanity.
Figueroa, Jahaziel

Figueroa, Jahaziel

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 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.
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Holiday

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
April 202510 • Center ISD School Board meets at noon at the ISD administration building on Hwy 96 North.• NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.11 • Dehart Veterinaryoffered in Center at Goodwill Industries of East Texas, 1233 Tenaha St.
Figueroa, Jahaziel

Figueroa, Jahaziel

Crosby Co. sex offender added to 10 Most Wanted List

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Rodolfo Martinez Jr. to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.Rodolfo Martinez, Jr.
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Submitted | Light and Champion

Center design student places at competition

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Center High School CTE Graphic Design student Gabriel Lamas makes honorable mention at the New Talent 25 competition held at Kilgore College. About 150 art pieces were submitted from high school students from across the East Texas area.
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