Turkey Trot winners gobble up prizes

The Light and Champion, joined by twelve Center businesses, sponsored a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway promotion again this year. A winner was drawn from among the entries received at each location, with the winner receiving a free turkey. In addition, one lucky winner received a $100 H&S gift card.

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

The Champion’s 98th YearIn the Nov. 19, 1975, issue, The Champion was preparing for its 98th birthday on Nov. 29, 1975, as the oldest business institution in Shelby County.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

FIFTH GRADE – Joaquin fifth grade students receiving Principal’s Awards, Ram Awards, Superinten dents Awards and/or attendance awards at the recent awards ceremony were Nathan Anglin, Jason Balkcom, Angela Bowden, Cory Causey, Clint Cogburn, Billy Cordell, Kimberly Crawford, Jeff Dean, LeAnn Kay,...

We should be grateful every day

“Seriously, you really don’t have to eat what I cook.”— Standing offer to my children at mealtime.Thanksgiving really deserves more respect. One revered day of gratitude, thankful for things like family, friends, comfort, security, health, the freedom to express thanks. And food.

Tis the Season…

Have you been to the stores lately? Yes, the holiday frenzy has begun. Our local large department store had half of Shelby County inside today, avoiding the rain, trying to catch up on their pre-holiday shopping.

Court blocks displaying of Ten Commandments

Supreme Court blocks lower court redistricting ruling The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state’s new congressional map, allowing the new districts to stay in place, at least for now.

Shelby County Jail Log

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.

Creech to present SFA garden lecture

SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center.Dr. David Creech, Director of SFA Gardens, will discuss “SFA Gardens Against the Odds: A Year in the Garden.

A Thanksgiving Word

Think on these things! November. A warming fire. A resting chair. A grateful heart. A thankful prayer. A harvest in. A simple grace. A helping hand. A friendly face. A table spread with food. A family together. A cool day. Think upon these things and know that it is Thanksgiving.

CHS students achieve PSAT honor

Center High School congratulates Audrey Adams, Mikayla Anderson, and Jack Wagner. These outstanding students scored high enough on the PSAT to automatically qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.