Della Groves of Joaquin competed in the state 4H Horse Show where she won overall Junior Champion Timed Horseman. Her other accomplishments at the show include Junior Division Barrel Racing Champion, Junior Division Pole Bending Champion, Junior Division Goat Tying Champion and Junior Division Breakaway Roping-6th Place. Submitted | Light and Champion
Glenn Hambrick, interim superintdent for Timpson ISD presides over the Aug. 9 meeting where the board outlined dates for the search for a new superintendent. Submitted | Light and Champion
Fishing guide Christian Gladfelter first discovered the robust bass fishery at J.B. Thomas in May 2023. He has since steered his clients to hundreds of double-digit bass, many of them coming under the cover of darkness. Photo courtesy of Christian Gladfelter
Clever Creek Baptist to honor founding, homecoming Sept. 28
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Councilmen Dr. Randy Collard (middle) and Tracy Bolton listen while Center City Manager Chad Nehring (left) updates the council on happenings in the city of Center. David Danley | Light and Champion
Sergeant Brian Wright (left) and Officer Bobby Hudnall make up the Center Police Department’s K9 unit. Wright has been a certified K9 handler for three years with his partner Enzo, while Hudnall has recently achieved that status with Horus, his K9 companion. Zack Clark | Light and Champion
