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Alexander, Charles

Alexander, Charles

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 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.
Ross Gomez of Post shocked the bass fishing world on Jan. 22 when he caught a 14.74 pound Toyota Legacy Lunker that was identified as the same fish that he caught in 2023 and 2025. TPWD Photo

Ross Gomez of Post shocked the bass fishing world on Jan. 22 when he caught a 14.74 pound Toyota Legacy Lunker that was identified as the same fish that he caught in 2023 and 2025. TPWD Photo

BIG BASS TRIFECTA

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Ross Gomez and the big bass he calls “Queen Bertha” are back in the news again.

There is a season...

Sis. Deborah Mayo Center First Upc
Thursday, February 5, 2026
“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven”...Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 has been aptly described as a biblical meditation of the rhythms and realities of life.

There is peace to be found

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
I like to think all of us want to live our lives in peace.Peace in our own souls, in our personal relationships, in our communities or peace in the world in general would be an honorable goal. I think everyone would agree, but it seems impossible.

Church Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 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.
Calling all cuties ages 0-4

Calling all cuties ages 0-4

Calling all cuties ages 0-4

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Let the Light and Champion help you show off your wonderful grands this Valentine’s Day. Just submit a photo accompanied by grandparents’ names by Tuesday, Feb. 10, and it will be included in our Grandma’s Favorites special feature on Thursday, Feb. 12.
The WoodmenLife Lodge 250 held their installation of officers on Jan. 19. Angela Lawson conducted the ceremony and installed the new officers. They are, from left: Ellen Manning, Secretary; Jennifer Ingram, President; Angela Lawson, Vice-President; Laura Rowe, Auditor; Venorah Mc-Swain, Auditor; and Ashton Askew, Treasurer. Submitted | Light and Champion

The WoodmenLife Lodge 250 held their installation of officers on Jan. 19. Angela Lawson conducted the ceremony and installed the new officers. They are, from left: Ellen Manning, Secretary; Jennifer Ingram, President; Angela Lawson, Vice-President; Laura Rowe, Auditor; Venorah Mc-Swain, Auditor; and Ashton Askew, Treasurer. Submitted | Light and Champion

WoodmenLife installs officers

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The WoodmenLife Lodge 250 held their installation of officers on Jan. 19. Angela Lawson conducted the ceremony and installed the new officers.
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