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Luciana Barr is at the forefront of Shelby County’s response to natural disasters and other catastrophic emergencies as the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Luciana Barr is at the forefront of Shelby County’s response to natural disasters and other catastrophic emergencies as the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Barr is ready for anything

News@lightandchampion.com Thelightandchampion
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Zack ClarkWhen disaster strikes—whether it’s a wildfire threatening local businesses, a tornado disrupting power and water systems, a hazardous chemical spill, or even a missing child—having a plan isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.But plans alone aren’t enough.
John Schmitz, CEO, Select Water David Danley | Light and Champion

John Schmitz, CEO, Select Water David Danley | Light and Champion

Joaquin lithium facility will have global impact

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
With the world demand for lithium, along with other rare-earth minerals, rising year over year, the United States, one of the world’s largest consumers of lithium, has found itself almost entirely dependent on other countries for its supplies of the coveted mineral.
During the Shelby County commissioners court meeting on Nov. 5, Comm. Pct. 1 Roscoe Mc-Swain proposed that the county host a live auction to dispose of surplus vehicles. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

During the Shelby County commissioners court meeting on Nov. 5, Comm. Pct. 1 Roscoe Mc-Swain proposed that the county host a live auction to dispose of surplus vehicles. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

AgriLife project, budget matters, live auction considered by court

News@lightandchampion.com Thelightandchampion
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Zack ClarkMoving forward with the AgriLife campus project, releasing a bond put up by Darrin Borders concerning a Joaquin county road, and accepting the Fiscal Year 2025 budget line-item transfers and budget amendments were the main items considered during the Shelby County commissioners court...
John Kennon, Band Director Shelbyville ISD | Light and Champion

John Kennon, Band Director Shelbyville ISD | Light and Champion

Shelbyville band earns bronze at state contest

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Shelbyville High School Dragon Band once again proved that hard work, talent, and pride can create something truly exceptional.

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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.
The barred owl is an opportunistic predator known to feed on rodents, small mammals, fish, lizards or crayfish. The majestic bird likes big woods and swampy areas. Matt Williams | Light and Champion

The barred owl is an opportunistic predator known to feed on rodents, small mammals, fish, lizards or crayfish. The majestic bird likes big woods and swampy areas. Matt Williams | Light and Champion

Birds of Prey

Outdoors Writer
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Matt WilliamsA good friend phoned a few days ago with news they have added a new puppy to their family. He and his wife affectionately named the rust-colored miniature dachshund “Lucy.”“She’s just a little thing — maybe two pounds,” he said.
Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Zack Clark | Light and Champion

VFW post honors memory of Beirut barracks victims

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
On Sunday morning, October 23, 1983, at 0622 hours, two truck bombs detonated by suicide bombers struck a Marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon, that housed 300 service members of the multinational force during a peacekeeping operation in the Lebanese Civil War.

Doing the greater works

Pastor, Center Missionary Baptist Church
Thursday, November 6, 2025
At Center MBC, we are reaching out to Shelby County in several ways. We are hosting a free Community Cookout this Saturday from 4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. We will also be receiving donations of non-perishable foods for Shelby County Outreach at this event.
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