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The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Center ISD held a First Responders luncheon at the Center Middle School Gym on Thursday, April 30. The event was held to express gratitude for the service the countyMs law enforcement, re departments, EMS and other emergency workers give to the community. David Danley | Light and Champion

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Center ISD held a First Responders luncheon at the Center Middle School Gym on Thursday, April 30. The event was held to express gratitude for the service the countyMs law enforcement, re departments, EMS and other emergency workers give to the community. David Danley | Light and Champion

First Responders honored with luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined Alan Scarborough and Scarborough Realty at its ribbon cutting held at its new location at 1110 Tenaha St. #3 last Thursday. Scarborough Realty has ofces in Center, Carthage, Longview and Jefferson. The rm has ve agents - Rhonda Proftt, Ana Palacios, Tiffany Koenig, Natalie Mayeld and Keyunda Williams - based in Center, who can serve clients throughout the surrounding areas. Lisa White | Light and Champion

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined Alan Scarborough and Scarborough Realty at its ribbon cutting held at its new location at 1110 Tenaha St. #3 last Thursday. Scarborough Realty has ofces in Center, Carthage, Longview and Jefferson. The rm has ve agents - Rhonda Proftt, Ana Palacios, Tiffany Koenig, Natalie Mayeld and Keyunda Williams - based in Center, who can serve clients throughout the surrounding areas. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Scarborough Realty opens Center location

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Center square last week. After the individual’s car stalled, the ofcers used their vehicle to push the faulty vehicle out of the trafc lanes, then aided the driver in ensuring there was no immediate danger from the mishap. DPS ofcers assist a stranded motorist on the David Danley | Light and Champion

Center square last week. After the individual’s car stalled, the ofcers used their vehicle to push the faulty vehicle out of the trafc lanes, then aided the driver in ensuring there was no immediate danger from the mishap. DPS ofcers assist a stranded motorist on the David Danley | Light and Champion

DPS to the rescue

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Library expresses book sale thanks

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The staff and Friends of the Fannie Brown Booth Library would like to thank the public for their support during the Spring book sale. It was a great success! Lots of people saved money by purchasing books at a low price and helped the library to have the funds to purchase new books.
Smile, and lean into the mystery

Smile, and lean into the mystery

Smile, and lean into the mystery

A Story
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
“Studies reveal the mystery of gifted people often having bad handwriting. It’s because their brain is working faster than their hands.” —That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.-------- Put your John Hancock right here,” the nice teller instructed with a practiced smile.
High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets

Capitol
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.
David Jergins

David Jergins

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 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.
Fun loving anglers can have a ball when bream take up housekeeping in the shallows. Photo by Matt Williams

Fun loving anglers can have a ball when bream take up housekeeping in the shallows. Photo by Matt Williams

Bantamweight Bonanza

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Matt Williams Outdoors WriterStories about sunfish the size of a saucer plate always grab my attention.Years ago, I heard about a North Carolina teenager named Travis Jackson who reeled in a real whopper from a neighbor’s stock tank in Edgecombe County.
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