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Church Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Abundant Life

Frank Jousan Center Fbc
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
When was the last time that you woke up on a Sunday morning and as you got ready for church, you thought of a hundred reasons to not attend that morning? You go to Sunday School and the lesson is on “Joy and Happiness.” Because you are not feeling joyful or happy, a sense of dread comes over you.

SHS UIL team wins regionals

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Shelbyville High School Academic UIL students competed at the 2026 Region III-AA Academic UIL Meet at Panola College on April 24. Scoring 231.6 points, they are the Region III-AA Academic UIL Champion.
Dr. Jessica Pace, President of Panola College (left), presents recent retiree Denise Welch with a plaque commemorating her 17 years of ser - vice to the college. Submitted | Light and Champion

Dr. Jessica Pace, President of Panola College (left), presents recent retiree Denise Welch with a plaque commemorating her 17 years of ser - vice to the college. Submitted | Light and Champion

Panola College honors three retirees for dedicated service

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Panola College proudly recognized three distinguished employees who retired during the 20252026 academic year, celebrating their 48 years of collective service and lasting contributions to the institution.
Valedictorian Eliezer Leon

Valedictorian Eliezer Leon

Center High School names top honor grads

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Center High School is proud to announce the 2026 CHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Eliezer Leon was named Valedictorian, while Madison Hope Nehring is Salutatorian.
Mandy Farrow Senior Group Publisher

Mandy Farrow Senior Group Publisher

Texas Local Media stays under longtime leadership

Regional Editor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Dalton SweatTexas Local Media’s network of 32 community newspapers remains under longtime Texas-based leadership following a recent ownership transition, with senior leaders emphasizing continuity in local operations across the state.
Timpson city mayor Debra Smith (center) leads discussion on the best method of cleaning up debris in city parks and right of ways. The council also considered raising the rental rates for its community building. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Timpson city mayor Debra Smith (center) leads discussion on the best method of cleaning up debris in city parks and right of ways. The council also considered raising the rental rates for its community building. Lisa White | Light and Champion

Council raises rental rates, solicits debris clean up bids

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Setting new rental rates for the city’s community building and requesting bids for debris clean up were the main action items of the Timpson city council at its April 21 meeting.
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