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Curry achieves certification with national review board

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Kerin Curry, U.S. History teacher at Center High School has achieved certification with the National Board Coalition.The Texas National Board Coalition celebrated newly certified and maintained teachers on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at ESC 20 in San Antonio.

Church Calendar

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 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.

He calls us His children

Frank Jousan First Fbc

Thursday, April 2, 2026

As I closed last time, I wrote that; “you are important to God” and “you are His child.” 1 John 3:1-“See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!

Crusade for Christ planned for Murvaul

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Lake Murvaul Crusade for Christ is a prayerfully planned, coordinated event by the East Texas Baptist Area churches. “It is a Southern Baptist Convention effort,” Dr. Gerald Edwards, Director and Chairman, said.

Lessons from Colossians

Jerry Hopkins Pastor, Clever Creek Baptist Church

Thursday, April 2, 2026

There are ancient documents we ought to read and learn from. I encourage you to carefully read Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Through reading this letter we can learn some important lessons about the faith and fellowship of the Apostle Paul.

David Danley | Light and Champion

VFW honors memory of Vietnam veterans

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by U.S. President Donald J. Trump designating March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam and Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.

Hernandez, Cynthia

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Alcohol Awareness Month marks alcohol abuse risks

Paige Bentley Adacdet.org Thelightandchampion

Thursday, April 2, 2026

An estimated 178,000 people in the United States die each year from alcohol-related causes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alcohol is also a leading factor in impaired driving crashes and other preventable injuries nationwide.

Shelbyville High UIL secures district crown

Staff Report News@lightandchampion.com

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Shelbyville High School students competed at the District 24AA University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academic Spring Meet held on March 26 at Stephen F. Austin State University.

As told in the King James Bible

News Staff

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The Last SupperAnd his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as He said unto them: and they made ready for the passover. And in the evening He cometh with the twelve.

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