Open government impacts our lives in big ways

If you wonder how open government laws affect you, think about these basics: The local taxes we pay. The roads we drive on. Even, sometimes, matters of life and death.

Calendar

September 202518 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.20 • James Antioch Community will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the James Community building. Bring your favorite food.

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.

Food safety training offered by AgriLife

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is pleased to offer a Food Handler’s Course, accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This essential training, titled “Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands,” will be hosted by the Shelby County Extension Office on Tuesday, Sept.

Festival Court gives back, enjoys social

The East Texas Poultry Festival Court has been busy with fun activities and rehearsals, with more on the schedule.The Princesses met on Sept. 6 for Girls Giving Back. They met at COR+Co. Studio.

Chamber hosts Leadership conference for JCC youth

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Fall Leadership Conference and Orientation for Junior Chamber of Commerce students on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Civic Center. Over 200 JCC students were able to attend the Conference.

Center Garden Club

Center Garden Club

First Methodist of Shelbyville to celebrate 200th anniversary

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.

Power In Powerful Prayer

The Altar of Incense in the Old Testament, also called the Way of Intercession, is symbolic of the prayers of the people. As the priest burned the incense on the altar, the smoke rose up to God as a sweet fragrance, as do the prayers of God’s children, but this altar had to be purified once a year.

Center scene of murder, child pornography cases

The city of Center was the scene of two shocking incidents over the last few days. On Saturday, Sept. 13, a person was found found shot to death in their home and on Tuesday, Sept. 16, a person was arrested for online solicitation of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material.