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The Center VFW Post 8904 observed the United States National POW-MIA Recognition Day on Friday, Sept. 19. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday, but it is a national observance held on the third Friday of September each year. It is a time to remember those who are or were at one time Prisoners of War (POW) and those who are still Missing in Action (MIA), as well as their families. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

The Center VFW Post 8904 observed the United States National POW-MIA Recognition Day on Friday, Sept. 19. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday, but it is a national observance held on the third Friday of September each year. It is a time to remember those who are or were at one time Prisoners of War (POW) and those who are still Missing in Action (MIA), as well as their families. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

VFW Post observes National POW-MIA Recognition Day

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Center VFW Post 8904 observed the United States National POW-MIA Recognition Day on Friday, Sept. 19. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday, but it is a national observance held on the third Friday of September each year.
Jorge Vazquez

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Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 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.
Josh Worth of Grand Junction, Colo. (upper right) was fishing at Toledo Bend in January 2018 when he caught a 9 1/2-pound bass that was pos- sibly the same fish caught by Henry Boudreaux (center) on Aug. 21 and in 2023 by Bernard Fruge (lower right) and Brett Pruitt (upper left).

Josh Worth of Grand Junction, Colo. (upper right) was fishing at Toledo Bend in January 2018 when he caught a 9 1/2-pound bass that was pos- sibly the same fish caught by Henry Boudreaux (center) on Aug. 21 and in 2023 by Bernard Fruge (lower right) and Brett Pruitt (upper left).

THE BASS THAT KEEPS ON BITING

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Just call it the big bass that keeps right on biting.An 11.21 pound largemouth caught in late August on Toledo Bend Reservoir by Henry Boudreoux of Baton Rouge, La., has been caught and released at least two other times over the last 26 months.

Come Grow With Us

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
First Methodist Church of Shelbyville would like to invite any one in need of a loving and supportive church family to come grow with us. We are a church that loves God and stands firm on his word.We meet each Sunday. Sunday School Classes start at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00.

Hearing the Voice of God

Haagon Lister Pastor Of Word Of Faith Outreach
Thursday, October 2, 2025
John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me… We need to get some things settled right from the beginning. They may sound elementary and simple but that’s what I need, I need simple. Having a relationship with God should not be complicated and overthought.
Ronnie Wolfe of the Timpson city council makes a comment on the city’s proposed tax rate at its Sept. 29 meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Ronnie Wolfe of the Timpson city council makes a comment on the city’s proposed tax rate at its Sept. 29 meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Timpson sets tax rate, increases electric rates

Zack Clark News@lightandchampion.com
Thursday, October 2, 2025
During the Sep. 29 Timpson City Council meeting, two major items announced were adopting a tax rate increase for Maintenance and Operations, and a rate increase for electricity costs for city customers set to begin Jan. 1, 2026. Concerning the adopted tax rate, Ordinance No.

Caution urged due to low water at Rayburn

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Boaters planning to head to Sam Rayburn Reservoir over the next few months are urged to use caution as falling water levels have brought stumps, high spots, rock piles, old roadbeds and other navigational hazards dangerously close to the surface. It’s like a mine field out there.
San Antonio sex offender added to 10 Most Wanted

San Antonio sex offender added to 10 Most Wanted

San Antonio sex offender added to 10 Most Wanted

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added John Lynch Goodwin to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List, and Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
The Fannie Brown Booth Library announces the arrival of new Spanish books for its Spanish collection. These books have been purchased with funds provided by a grant from the 2025 Texas Book Festival. The library is one of only 50 libraries in the state to receive this grant. More Spanish books will be arriving soon.

The Fannie Brown Booth Library announces the arrival of new Spanish books for its Spanish collection. These books have been purchased with funds provided by a grant from the 2025 Texas Book Festival. The library is one of only 50 libraries in the state to receive this grant. More Spanish books will be arriving soon.

Booth Library receives new Spanish language books

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Fannie Brown Booth Library announces the arrival of new Spanish books for its Spanish collection. These books have been purchased with funds provided by a grant from the 2025 Texas Book Festival. The library is one of only 50 libraries in the state to receive this grant.
The 49th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, sponsored by Byrnco/Center Tire, Haslam Tire Company, was held Wednesday, Sept. 24, on the historic downtown Center square. Junior Chamber of Commerce Students and Center Tire Company led the Parade. Doo Dah Parade trophy winners include: First Place, Mr. Smiley; Second Place, Golden Eye Clinic; Third Place, Windham Family Dental. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

The 49th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, sponsored by Byrnco/Center Tire, Haslam Tire Company, was held Wednesday, Sept. 24, on the historic downtown Center square. Junior Chamber of Commerce Students and Center Tire Company led the Parade. Doo Dah Parade trophy winners include: First Place, Mr. Smiley; Second Place, Golden Eye Clinic; Third Place, Windham Family Dental. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Doo Dah parade winners named

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 49th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, sponsored by Byrnco/Center Tire, Haslam Tire Company, was held Wednesday, Sept. 24, on the historic downtown Center square. Junior Chamber of Commerce Students and Center Tire Company led the Parade.
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