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Sherry Harding of Shelby County Outreach Ministries addresses a group of area healthcare providers and assistance agencies along with community volunteers at a town hall meeting on Monday.

Sherry Harding of Shelby County Outreach Ministries addresses a group of area healthcare providers and assistance agencies along with community volunteers at a town hall meeting on Monday.

We have seen lives changed

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
In the hard times, just knowing that there is someone who is willing to help can bring a little light into someone’s life.And when that willingness comes with tangible actions, it can make all the difference in the world.“Sometimes people find themselves in need and they don’t know where to turn.
Sheriff Gerald Corbell requests the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court cancel a contract for new vehicles for his department due to non-delivery of the vehicles. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Sheriff Gerald Corbell requests the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court cancel a contract for new vehicles for his department due to non-delivery of the vehicles. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Non-delivery of new sheriff’s vehicles tops commissioners’ meeting

Zack Clark News@lightandchampion.com
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Resolving a delivery issue with new trucks for the sheriff ’s department the county has been expecting and placing some gravel for Joaquin ISD were the main topics of a commissioners court special Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19.
William Carroll has joined the staff of the Light and Champion as its new publisher. Carroll brings many years of journalism experience, as well as time spent as a prosecuting attorney, to his new position. David Danley | Light and Champion

William Carroll has joined the staff of the Light and Champion as its new publisher. Carroll brings many years of journalism experience, as well as time spent as a prosecuting attorney, to his new position. David Danley | Light and Champion

William Carroll named as publisher

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Moser Community Media’s Northeast Texas Publishing Group recently named Mississippi native William Carroll as the new publisher for The Light and Champion.
Center police officers

Center police officers

Center police officers

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Center police officers detain an individual on the Center square Friday afternoon following a traffic stop. The subject had an outstanding balance of over $2,600 in traffic fines. He was transported to the Center Police Department and processed and was later released.
Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

David Paul Slater, Jr.
Thursday, March 20, 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.

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
March 202513 • 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.

Area elections slated for May 3

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Several county cities and school districts will be holding elections May 3 for positions on their governing bodies.In school elections, Joaquin ISD and Timpson ISD voters will be casting votes for two board members while Shelbyville ISD voters will be casting votes for three board members.
Reading club plans banned book series

Reading club plans banned book series

Reading club plans banned book series

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Center Woman’s Reading Club met March 9 at the First Methodist Church fellowship hall. During the business meeting, President Alease Copelin announced that the theme for books selected for next year’s reports will be Banned Books.
Knowing where creek crossings and other obstructions are can be a big help when setting up on a gobbling bird. It’s always best to set up in a manner that offers the bird the path of least resistance. Photo by Matt Williams

Knowing where creek crossings and other obstructions are can be a big help when setting up on a gobbling bird. It’s always best to set up in a manner that offers the bird the path of least resistance. Photo by Matt Williams

2025 Spring Turkey Preview

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, March 20, 2025
We’re on the cusp of another spring turkey season in Texas. Depending on where you hunt, the show may have already begun.Texas is a massive state with multiple spring turkey hunting zones - North, South and East.
Evangelist Dwayne Williams to present gospel concert

Evangelist Dwayne Williams to present gospel concert

Evangelist Dwayne Williams to present gospel concert

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Clever Creek Baptist Church will host Evangelist Dwayne Williams of Woden, for a special gospel concert, singing and preaching event on Friday, April 4. Evangelist Williams, known as “the Texas Teddy Bear”, travels all across the United States singing, preaching and witnessing.
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