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Olalde VFW Teacher of Year

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Shelby County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8904 & Auxiliary selected Mrs. Griselda Olalde, a 4th grade ESL teacher, as their Teacher of the Year.

The 2026 CAC Princess Ball

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

The 2026 CAC Princess Ball

Joaquin ISD board hears financial, facilities reports

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Hearing the monthly finance reports and updates on facility projects were the main items on the agenda for the January meeting of the Joaquin ISD board of trustees held last Monday.Joel Bumback, Director of Finance, gave the board the monthly financial update.

Girls just want to have fun

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Even though the weather tried to bring Disney's Frozen to life, Elsie and her Shelby County friends were still able to gather at the Windham Civic Center in Center for the 2026 Children's Advocacy Center Princess Ball Saturday afternoon and Tuesday evening.

Dan Rainey of Goff & Herrington presents the Timpson ISD board of trustees with its audit report at its January meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

TISD board hears audit, superintendent's reports

David Danley David@lightandchampion.com

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Receiving the district's financial audit report and the superintendent's reports were the main highlights of the Timpson ISD board meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 13.Dan Rainey of Goff and Herrington presented the board with the district's financial audit report.“We had a really good audit.

Chief Deputy Mike Hanson addresses the Shelby County commissioners court concerning updates to the sheriff’s office’s fire prevention system. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Court considers jail fire prevention system, early voting location

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Upgrades to the Shelby County sheriff ’s facility, approving a contract for an early voting location and commissioners reports were the main items of interest at the regular meeting of the Shelby County commissioners court held Wednesday, Jan. 21.

ICE agents were conducting operations throughout Shelby County last week assisted by local and area law enforcement agencies. This detention occurred in Timpson. David Danley | Light and Champion

ICE agents conduct operations in Shelby County

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

ICE agents were conducting operations throughout Shelby County last week assisted by local and area law enforcement agencies. This detention occurred in Timpson.

Calendar

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

January22 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.24 • Dehart Veterinary Services offered in Center at Goodwill Industries of East Texas, 1233 Tenaha St.26 • Center City Council meets at 5 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall.

Calling all cuties ages 0-4

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Let the Light and Champion help you show off your wonderful grands this Valentine's Day. Just submit a photo with the child's and grandparents' names by Thursday, Feb. 5, and it will be included in our Grandma's Favorites special feature on Thursday, Feb. 12.

AgriLife offers Get Up, Get Fit fitness program

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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Starting the new year with a commitment to better health the Shelby County Extension Office is launching “Get Up, Get Fit,” a 12-week program designed to promote healthy living.The program will start Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 5:30 p.m.

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