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Let us go into the house of the Lord

Center First Upc
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Sis. Deborah MayoDavid understood the importance of God’s house, and he expresses it repeatedly throughout the Psalms he penned and exhorted. In Psalms 23, he declared he desired to ‘dwell in the house of the Lord’ all of his life.
Roberson Family at Old Home Baptist

Roberson Family at Old Home Baptist

Roberson Family at Old Home Baptist

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Roberson family will be at Old Home Baptist Church Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m. The family will be bringing the music and Timothy will be preaching the Word. Everyone is invited to come and join us.
Lydia Missionary Baptist Church to present Trey Wilson March 29

Lydia Missionary Baptist Church to present Trey Wilson March 29

Lydia Missionary Baptist Church to present Trey Wilson March 29

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Southern Gospel music veteran Trey Wilson will appear in concert on Sunday, March 29, during the 11:00 a.m. worship service at Lydia Missionary Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Admission is free, and a love offering will be received during the service.

Church Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 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.
Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Oliver, Bryan
Thursday, March 26, 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.
Piney Woods Photographic learns about thirds

Piney Woods Photographic learns about thirds

Piney Woods Photographic learns about thirds

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Piney Woods Photographic Society held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, March 21. The theme for this month’s challenge was the “Rule of Thirds,” a fundamental photography technique designed to improve image composition.The Club Favorites for the month of March were: 1st Pl.
VFW Post 8904 member Mary Roberts stands at attention while Post Commander Richard Lundie memorializes the service of American armed forces members in Operation Allied Force in Kosovo in 1999. David Danley | Light and Champion

VFW Post 8904 member Mary Roberts stands at attention while Post Commander Richard Lundie memorializes the service of American armed forces members in Operation Allied Force in Kosovo in 1999. David Danley | Light and Champion

VFW remembers Kosovo Allied Force operation

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
On March 24, 1999, NATO launched an air campaign called “Operation Allied Force” to halt the humanitarian devastation that was then unfolding in Kosovo.
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