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Thursday, February 19, 2026
February19 • 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 936-5983682.
County residents gathered at the Tie & Timber Lodge in Timpson Monday evening for a Meet the Candidates event. Local, county and state candidates or their representatives were on hand to meet voters and share some of their reasons for running for office and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Lisa White | Light and Champion

County residents gathered at the Tie & Timber Lodge in Timpson Monday evening for a Meet the Candidates event. Local, county and state candidates or their representatives were on hand to meet voters and share some of their reasons for running for office and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Tie & Timber hosts Meet the Candidates night

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
County residents gathered at the Tie & Timber Lodge in Timpson Monday evening for a Meet the Candidates event. Local, county and state candidates or their representatives were on hand to meet voters and share some of their reasons for running for office and what they hope to accomplish if elected.
David Danley | Light and Champion

David Danley | Light and Champion

4C’s, LaRue, Artful Excell hold ribbon cutting

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
4C’s Accessories & Stuff, LaRue Pre-Loved Authentic Luxury Bags and Artful Excell Studio, a collaborative boutique, held its grand opening, sponsored by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, on Friday, Feb. 13.
Davis, Kevin

Davis, Kevin

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 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.
Kentucky angler Grant Labriola with one of several nine pounders he caught at Lake JB Thomas with fishing guide Brandon Burks in late January. Photo courtesy Brandon Burks

Kentucky angler Grant Labriola with one of several nine pounders he caught at Lake JB Thomas with fishing guide Brandon Burks in late January. Photo courtesy Brandon Burks

GETTING YOUR BASS ON

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The story book fishing tales continue to surface at Lake J.B. Thomas.This chapter centers on Grant Labriola’s most recent visit to the little West Texas reservoir near Snyder, about 90 miles southeast of Lubbock. Fishing guide Brandon Burks calls the lake the “Land of the Giants.

Doing Right

Jerry Hopkins Pastor, Clever Creek Baptist Church
Thursday, February 19, 2026
In the Old Testament the book of Isaiah has an important message for us today. Chapter 1 speaks to our present situation. Consider verse 4—“Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption.

We must trust in God’s forgiveness

Fbc
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Frank JousanPs. 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.”Vs. 12 “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation.”When we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins.

Grow and Go Weekend

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
February 20–22, 2026 At Lone Star Baptist Church 2026 Highway 87 South, Center, Texas 75935 Lone Star Baptist Church warmly invites the entire community to join us for a powerful and encouraging Grow and Go Weekend-a time of spiritual growth, fellowship, and hands-on training in sharing the Good...
Dr. Shellie O’Neal presented her one-woman patriotic performance for students from Excelsior, Timpson, Shelbyville, Gary and Tenaha schools last week. Submitted | Light and Champion

Dr. Shellie O’Neal presented her one-woman patriotic performance for students from Excelsior, Timpson, Shelbyville, Gary and Tenaha schools last week. Submitted | Light and Champion

Delta Gamma gives patriotic program for county students

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
On Monday, Feb. 9, the Delta Gamma members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International presented a patriotic program at Tenaha High School.
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