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Comm. Pct. 3 Stevie Smith questions Sheriff Gerald Corbell on the condition of a sheriff’s office vehicle that was slated to be part of the county’s live auction to be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Pct. 1 barn. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Comm. Pct. 3 Stevie Smith questions Sheriff Gerald Corbell on the condition of a sheriff’s office vehicle that was slated to be part of the county’s live auction to be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Pct. 1 barn. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Repairs to old courthouse, AgriLife building accepted

Zack Clark News@lightandchampion.com
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Approving HVAC repairs at the historic courthouse, payment for a new gas line for the AgriLife building, and adding vehicles to the county live auction held the primary attention at the commissioners’ court special meeting on Wednesday, Dec.

Christmas parade winners revealed

Staff Report News@lightandchampion.com
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee announces the winners of the 2025 Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, which was held this past Saturday, Dec. 6. The theme for the parade was “Silver Bells.” Roger Doyle, this year’s Grand Marshal led the Parade.
Post Life Member Larry Jones hangs a wreath in honor of Pearl Harbor Day at the Shelby County veteran’s memorial on the historic courthouse square while VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster Mary Roberts looks on. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, marked the official entry of the United States into World War II. David Danley | Light and Champion

Post Life Member Larry Jones hangs a wreath in honor of Pearl Harbor Day at the Shelby County veteran’s memorial on the historic courthouse square while VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster Mary Roberts looks on. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, marked the official entry of the United States into World War II. David Danley | Light and Champion

VFW observes Pearl Harbor Day

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
VFW observes Pearl Harbor Day
50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Bicentennial celebrationWhat better way to celebrate our country’s 200th birthday than a parade featuring over 90 parade entries (one of the largest parades to ever come through Center), beautifully patriotic colors around town, and a day of activity right on the Center square?
Members of the Center 49s Division I Flag Football team are (front, left) Allen Collins, Dustin Taylor, Collin McElroy, Coy Campbell and Shelby Stennett; (back, left) Matt Foster, Nickolas Friant, Jeremy Smith, Randall Pritchett, Michael Titman and Daniel Emanis; coach is Randy Clark. Not pictured are Doug Eaves, Ronald Roden and coaches Mike Walker and Joe Jackson.

Members of the Center 49s Division I Flag Football team are (front, left) Allen Collins, Dustin Taylor, Collin McElroy, Coy Campbell and Shelby Stennett; (back, left) Matt Foster, Nickolas Friant, Jeremy Smith, Randall Pritchett, Michael Titman and Daniel Emanis; coach is Randy Clark. Not pictured are Doug Eaves, Ronald Roden and coaches Mike Walker and Joe Jackson.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
From the Friday, Oct. 1, 1993 issue of the Light and Champion
A Story Worth Telling

A Story Worth Telling

A Story Worth Telling

Leon Aldridge Community Columnist
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.— 1897 hymn. Number 118 in the song book at church.I am blessed. The Oxford dictionary defines blessings as “God’s favor and protection.
Two Weeks Before Christmas!

Two Weeks Before Christmas!

Two Weeks Before Christmas!

Terri Lacher Community Columnist
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Two weeks before Christmas, and oh what a hassle!Christmas stuff spilling from boxes, tinsel and tassel.The kitchen counters all covered with sugar and flour, Cookies to be baked but look at the late hour!
Court lets redrawn voting map stand

Court lets redrawn voting map stand

Court lets redrawn voting map stand

Gary Borders Texas Press Assoc.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire with the filing deadline on Monday, Dec. 8.
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