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All a matter of simple respect

All a matter of simple respect

All a matter of simple respect

Leon Aldridge Community Columnist
Thursday, September 25, 2025
“I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them.”— Edward Parker Helms, actor, comedian, writer, and producer.“I miss the good ol’ days,” someone said to kick off the coffee klatch last week.“Yeah? What do you miss the most,” another queried?

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
September 202525 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.26 • The Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Trunk or Treat on the plaza from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
At its first meeting of the year earlier this month, the Shelby County 4H Club announced its officers for the 2025-26 year. They will be (from left) Avery-Vice President, Della-Parliamentarian, Camille-President, Lakelee-Club Program/Activity Leader, Landree-Secretary, Mia-Reporter and Luke-Treasurer. David Danley | Light and Champion

At its first meeting of the year earlier this month, the Shelby County 4H Club announced its officers for the 2025-26 year. They will be (from left) Avery-Vice President, Della-Parliamentarian, Camille-President, Lakelee-Club Program/Activity Leader, Landree-Secretary, Mia-Reporter and Luke-Treasurer. David Danley | Light and Champion

Shelby County 4H Club names 2025-26 officers

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Shelby County 4H Club names 2025-26 officers
Alexander, Deterion

Alexander, Deterion

Shelby County Jail Log

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 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.• Ceson, Brandon, W/M, 33, Online Solicitation of Minor (F3), Poss.
The Roberson Family will be in concert at Old Home Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6:00 p.m. Come on out for a night of good music and fellowship. Old Home Church is located at 635 CR 3455 Joaquin, Texas, 1/4 mile off of FM 699.

The Roberson Family will be in concert at Old Home Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6:00 p.m. Come on out for a night of good music and fellowship. Old Home Church is located at 635 CR 3455 Joaquin, Texas, 1/4 mile off of FM 699.

First Methodist of Shelbyville to celebrate 200th anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
First Methodist Church of Shelbyville would like to invite everyone to our 200th Anniversary Oct. 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. where we will celebrate 200 years of the formation of our congregation. The First Methodist Church of Shelbyville was established in 1825.

Chamber sets street closures for Festival

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The 49th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival is just days away. The actual Festival will be Thursday - Saturday, Oct. 2-4. This year, San Augustine Street and Austin Street will be closed to thru traffic starting around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. We will have three ticket booths again this year.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Penny Mac’ and other plants with colorful blooms will be featured at SFA Gardens fall plant sale. Submitted | Light and Champion

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Penny Mac’ and other plants with colorful blooms will be featured at SFA Gardens fall plant sale. Submitted | Light and Champion

SFA Gardens to Host Annual Fall Plant Sale October 4th

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host its annual Fabulous Fall Festival Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet Street, in historic Nacogdoches.
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