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Lee Jarvis blows Taps during VFW Post 8904’s Patriot Day ceremony held Sept. 11 honoring the memory of those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attack and in wars and conflicts throughout America’s history. David Danley | Light and Champion

Lee Jarvis blows Taps during VFW Post 8904’s Patriot Day ceremony held Sept. 11 honoring the memory of those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attack and in wars and conflicts throughout America’s history. David Danley | Light and Champion

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Cassie Lyn Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H took top honors at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler. In a field of 175, Nutt won Reserve Supreme Overall Champion and Intermediate Showmanship Champion. Submitted | Light and Champion

Cassie Lyn Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H took top honors at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler. In a field of 175, Nutt won Reserve Supreme Overall Champion and Intermediate Showmanship Champion. Submitted | Light and Champion

Nutt takes honors at East Texas State Fair

Nutt takes honors at East Texas State Fair
Chandler named as new L&aC publisher

Chandler named as new L&aC publisher

Chandler named as new L&aC publisher

Many readers of The Light and Champion, as well as residents of Shelby County, already know Ashley Chandler. She has lived in Shelby County her entire life and began her employment with her hometown newspaper over two years ago.
Chief Deputy Mike Hanson updates the commissioners court on a necessary amendment to a recently-approved contract between the Shelby County Sheriff’s office and Kologik Software. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Chief Deputy Mike Hanson updates the commissioners court on a necessary amendment to a recently-approved contract between the Shelby County Sheriff’s office and Kologik Software. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Comm court amends software contract

Amending a contract with Kologik Software and hearing the officers’ reports for the month of August were the main items of attention at the commissioners’ court regular meeting held on Wednesday, Sept.10.

Did You Know?

In August 2025, the National Center of Health Statistics (NCHS) released a report - Data Brief No. 536, Aug. 2025 - detailing the excessive consumption of ultra- processed foods by United States citizens from 2021 to 2023.
Shelbyville High School is proud to announce its 2025 Homecoming court. Left to right are: Jacie Lee, Kyleigh Hendricks, Kaylee Vaughn, Kenadee Lathan, Lillian Haley, Bailee Bohannon, Cadee Harley, Heidi Stutts and Sydnee Vaughn. This year’s Homecoming is set for Sept. 19. Submitted | Light and Champion

Shelbyville High School is proud to announce its 2025 Homecoming court. Left to right are: Jacie Lee, Kyleigh Hendricks, Kaylee Vaughn, Kenadee Lathan, Lillian Haley, Bailee Bohannon, Cadee Harley, Heidi Stutts and Sydnee Vaughn. This year’s Homecoming is set for Sept. 19. Submitted | Light and Champion

Shelbyville High School announces 2025 Homecoming Court

Shelbyville High School is proud to announce its 2025 Homecoming court. Left to right are: Jacie Lee, Kyleigh Hendricks, Kaylee Vaughn, Kenadee Lathan, Lillian Haley, Bailee Bohannon, Cadee Harley, Heidi Stutts and Sydnee Vaughn. This year’s Homecoming is set for Sept. 19.

Calendar

September 202511 • Center ISD School Board meets at noon at the ISD administration building on Hwy 96 North.• NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

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.• Lewing, Brittany, W/F, 30, W-Theft of Prop.

Green sworn in as new District Clerk

On Monday, Sep. 8, former Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Dee Dee Green was officially sworn in as the newly appointed District Clerk for Shelby County.She was sworn in by 123rd District Court Judge LeAnn K.
 

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