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50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist
Thursday, October 9, 2025
First National Bank hitWhile First National Bank was in the midst of its drive-through window renovations, two men decided to take advantage of the temporary windows and rob the joint. The two men approached the drive-in window around 9:30 a.m.
Redistricting map faces legal challenges

Redistricting map faces legal challenges

Redistricting map faces legal challenges

Gary Borders Texas Press Assoc.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Redistricting map faces legal challengesIn-state tuition guidance creating confusion Advocates for undocumented college students claim some students have been told incorrectly they are no longer eligible for low in-state tuition rates, the Texas Tribune reports.
Leading cheers for the Timpson High School Bears this year are (not in order pictured) varsity cheerleaders Kristy Steffens, head cheerleader, Linsey Askins, Kim Stockberger, Donna Rhodes and Casey Head, all juniors; Dusti Miller, Kayce Pierce, Caira Osby and Stephanie Youngblood, sophomores; and freshmen Courtney Bush, Christy Davis and Kelli Rhodes.

Leading cheers for the Timpson High School Bears this year are (not in order pictured) varsity cheerleaders Kristy Steffens, head cheerleader, Linsey Askins, Kim Stockberger, Donna Rhodes and Casey Head, all juniors; Dusti Miller, Kayce Pierce, Caira Osby and Stephanie Youngblood, sophomores; and freshmen Courtney Bush, Christy Davis and Kelli Rhodes.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
From the Friday, Sept. 8, 1995 issue of The Light and Champion
What is this place called home

What is this place called home

What is this place called home

Leon Aldridge Community Columnist
Thursday, October 9, 2025
“Home is not a place … it’s a feeling.”—Uncredited bit of wisdom I picked up years ago.“So, where’s home,” asked the man whose hand I was still shaking. A mutual friend had just introduced us as we met for lunch at a local restaurant.“East Texas, I live in Center,” I said.

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
October 20259 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.10 • Dehart Veterinary Services offered in Center at Goodwill Industries of East Texas, 1233 Tenaha St.
Buddy Bradshaw

Buddy Bradshaw

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 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.• Bradshaw, Buddy, W/M, 37, POCS PG2>4G<400G (F1), Tamp./Fabri.

Taste And See

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Psalm 34:8 says, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.” When David penned those words, he was inviting us to personally experience the goodness of God, not just hear about it from others.
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