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Roughriders fall to Gainesville in regional championship

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Center soccer reached the state’s Elite Eight Tuesday night in Mt. Pleasant’s Sam Parker Field, but the 3-0 loss to the Gainesville Leopards would prevent them advancing to the Final Four.By Tuesday night, the Roughriders and Leopards had eliminated every other team in Region II.
On March 29, Jaret Barrett of Waxahachie was turkey hunting on his 1,000-acre lease in Eastland County when he bagged a pair of Rio Grande gobblers at 40 yards. One of the gobblers had snow-white plumage that is considered exceptionally rare in the wild. Photo courtesy Jaret Barrett

On March 29, Jaret Barrett of Waxahachie was turkey hunting on his 1,000-acre lease in Eastland County when he bagged a pair of Rio Grande gobblers at 40 yards. One of the gobblers had snow-white plumage that is considered exceptionally rare in the wild. Photo courtesy Jaret Barrett

ODD BALL TOM

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Spring turkey season is in full swing across most of Texas.The only exception is the state’s East Zone, where a month-long gobbler only season gets underway April 22 in 12 counties.Those who don’t share the passion might say spring gobbler hunters are April Fools, but make no mistake about it.
Kathy Grisby presents a certificate of appreciation to Bill O’Neal for his presentation on Audie Murphy at the Timpson Area Genealogical and Historiacl Society March meeting. Submitted | Light and Champion

Kathy Grisby presents a certificate of appreciation to Bill O’Neal for his presentation on Audie Murphy at the Timpson Area Genealogical and Historiacl Society March meeting. Submitted | Light and Champion

O’Neal discusses Audie Murphy at TAGHS

Submitted News@lightandchampi-on. Com The Light
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Bill O’Neal blessed TAGHS with a riveting program on Audie Murphy and his heroic WW II exploits. Audie was the most decorated US soldier in WW II, earning 33 Medals, 12 of them being for valor. His story is one of almost unbelievable ability, bravery, and service, making one proud to be a Texan.
Timpson ISD Superintendent Mid Johnson (right) responds to a question from an audience member at a public meeting held on Monday night. The district has proposed a $9 million bond issue for the construction of new facilities. See next week’s Light and Champion for a full report from the meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Timpson ISD Superintendent Mid Johnson (right) responds to a question from an audience member at a public meeting held on Monday night. The district has proposed a $9 million bond issue for the construction of new facilities. See next week’s Light and Champion for a full report from the meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Timpson ISD Superintendent Mid Johnson

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Shelby County Welfare Board Chair Guy Harrison explains to the commissioners court the function of the organization. William Carroll | Light and Champion

Shelby County Welfare Board Chair Guy Harrison explains to the commissioners court the function of the organization. William Carroll | Light and Champion

Court approves Child Safety Fund allocation, recognizes Grand Champion

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
After tabling a decision on the allocation of Child Safety Fund resources at the previous week’s commissioners court meeting in order to get more information about the work of the Shelby County Welfare Board, the commissioners voted unanimously during their April 2 meeting to distribute the $11,763.
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