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Superintendent Ryan Fuller informs the Joaquin ISD board of directors the procedures necessary to cancel the May 2 school board election due to lack of candidates. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Superintendent Ryan Fuller informs the Joaquin ISD board of directors the procedures necessary to cancel the May 2 school board election due to lack of candidates. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Board cancels election, hears financial reports

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Canceled its upcoming election and hearing the monthly financial report topped the agenda at the March meeting of the Joaquin ISD school board meeting.The board was compelled to cancel the called May 2 school board election due to a lack of candidates.
The Superheroes for Autism 5K race will be held this weekend. The event was inspired by a burden shared by Raylee with her parents, Josh and Lindsay Davis, that was later joined with the vision of Bro. Brandon Jones, their pastor at Center Missionary Baptist Church. Lisa White | Light and Champion

The Superheroes for Autism 5K race will be held this weekend. The event was inspired by a burden shared by Raylee with her parents, Josh and Lindsay Davis, that was later joined with the vision of Bro. Brandon Jones, their pastor at Center Missionary Baptist Church. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Not all superheroes’ wings are visible

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
You’ve just received news that feels like one of the worst things you could imagine a parent hearing and now you’re feeling all alone and not knowing where to turn for help.With the increase in the diagnosis of autism in U.S.
District Clerk Dee Dee Green informs the court that her office is now certified to offer passport applications and renewals. Lisa White | Light and Champion

District Clerk Dee Dee Green informs the court that her office is now certified to offer passport applications and renewals. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Court approves land donation, sand contract

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Donating a tract of county- owned property to the City of Joaquin and approving a renewal agreement of the purchase of pugmill sand were the main agenda items at the commissioner’s court meeting held Wednesday, March 25.
SFA Gardens hosting annual edible plant sale

SFA Gardens hosting annual edible plant sale

SFA Gardens hosting annual edible plant sale

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
SFA Gardens will host its second annual Early Edible sale from 9 a.m. to noon March 28 at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St.Several great varieties of tomatoes will be offered, plus a few other goodies like peppers and herbs.
50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

David Danley Editor
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Soup’s On!In her Box 744 column of Wednesday, March 24, in The Champion, Mattie Dellinger chronicled some of the many diners and cafes that used to populate Center, from the square to East Center.
FOOD SHOW VICTORS

FOOD SHOW VICTORS

FOOD SHOW VICTORS

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
46 Years Ago...From the Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1981, issue of the East Texas LightRecent winners in the Shelby County 4-H Food Show were, bottom row from the left, Jenan Ross, Susie Thompson, Ken Muckelroy and Christi Stevens.
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