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Livestock judge Derrick Brown assesses entrants in the Shelby County 4H & FFA Livestock Show held last Thursday. Showing their heifers are (from left) Keaton Hughes, Macklyn Kirk, Bailey Shadix and Brecken Kimbro. Young people from across the county participated in a week-long series of events showing off their animals and their hard work. Check out next week’s edition of The Light and Champion for full results from the show and sales and for more pictures. David Danley | Light and Champion

Livestock judge Derrick Brown assesses entrants in the Shelby County 4H & FFA Livestock Show held last Thursday. Showing their heifers are (from left) Keaton Hughes, Macklyn Kirk, Bailey Shadix and Brecken Kimbro. Young people from across the county participated in a week-long series of events showing off their animals and their hard work. Check out next week’s edition of The Light and Champion for full results from the show and sales and for more pictures. David Danley | Light and Champion

Livestock show spotlights local youths’ dedication

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Livestock judge Derrick Brown assesses entrants in the Shelby County 4H & FFA Livestock Show held last Thursday. Showing their heifers are (from left) Keaton Hughes, Macklyn Kirk, Bailey Shadix and Brecken Kimbro.
Center City Manager Chad Nehring informs the city council about bids received to replace the roofs on the city hall and library buildings. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Center City Manager Chad Nehring informs the city council about bids received to replace the roofs on the city hall and library buildings. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Center city council awards roofing bids

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The main action item at the Feb. 23 meeting of the Center city council was the awarding of bids for the replacement of the roofs on the library and city hall buildings.“Last year, at the end of budget year, y’all set aside a total of $400,000 for both projects combined.
Pct. 4 Comm. Tom Bellmyer announces the appointment of Rowdy Green to fill the unexpired term of Constable Pct. 4. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Pct. 4 Comm. Tom Bellmyer announces the appointment of Rowdy Green to fill the unexpired term of Constable Pct. 4. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Court appoints Green constable, approves hiring deputy constable

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Appointing a new constable and approving the hiring of a deputy constable were the main action items taken at the Wednesday, March 4, meeting of the Shelby County commissioners court.
Shelby County 4-H to offer youth sewing project starting March 8

Shelby County 4-H to offer youth sewing project starting March 8

Shelby County 4-H to offer youth sewing project starting March 8

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Shelby County 4-H is excited to launch its new Sewing Project beginning March 8, at 3:00 p.m., inviting local youth to explore the creative world of fashion, design, and hands-on craftsmanship.Does your child have an interest in fashion and/or sewing?
Tiger Tea ready to pounce on thirst in Tenaha

Tiger Tea ready to pounce on thirst in Tenaha

Tiger Tea ready to pounce on thirst in Tenaha

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Tiger Tea and owner, Tina Hutto, held its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday at its location in Tenaha at 211 South Center St, next to the Tiger Shack. Tiger Tea offers sugar-free, stevia-based teas in 32 oz.

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
March5 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.• The Shelby County historical courthouse is open for tours Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. For general questions, call the Chamber of Commerce at 936598-3682.
Texas big bass expert John Hope spent nine years during the 1980-90s tracking movements of bass weighing six to 15 pounds on 15 different lakes. Hope passed away on Feb. 22. (MLF Photo)

Texas big bass expert John Hope spent nine years during the 1980-90s tracking movements of bass weighing six to 15 pounds on 15 different lakes. Hope passed away on Feb. 22. (MLF Photo)

REMEMBERING THE BASS TRACKER

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Texas big bass expert John Hope passed away on Feb. 22 following complications from a pair of strokes he suffered in January. He was 82.Hope was a well-known fishing guide at Houston County Lake near Crockett in the late 1980s and 1990s.

We are forever in God’s heart

Frank Jousan Fbc
Thursday, March 5, 2026
“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life brought light to everyone.
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