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Center PD installs new personnel

Center PD installs new personnel

Center PD installs new personnel

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Center Police Department installed new personnel in a ceremony held last Friday. Being sworn in as patrolman by Chief Ricky King was Amber Earl, while Rachel Yarborough was sworn as dispatcher by King with Lt. Andy Williams assisting.David Danley | Light and Champion
Cliff Lloyd addressed the Tenaha city council at its July meeting with a complaint about the condition of the city’s streets, which he claimed had led to damage to his vehicle. David Danley | Light and Champion

Cliff Lloyd addressed the Tenaha city council at its July meeting with a complaint about the condition of the city’s streets, which he claimed had led to damage to his vehicle. David Danley | Light and Champion

Tenaha city council accepts emergency services petition

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Approving a petition to create an emergency services district in Shelby County was the main action item at the Tenaha city council meeting held Monday, July 28.
Jake Henson was named by the CISD board as Interim Superintendent at the board’s August meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Jake Henson was named by the CISD board as Interim Superintendent at the board’s August meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Center ISD picks Henson as Interim Superintendent

News@lightandchampion.com Community
Thursday, August 7, 2025
At the Center ISD special meeting held on Wednesday, July 30, the board approved a new interim superintendent and opted out of allowing home-schooled students to participate in district UIL events.
Mark Dickson (center) joins County Judge Allison Harbison and commissioners (from left) Shannon Metcalf, Roscoe McSwain, Stevie Smith and Tom Bellmyer in declaring Shelby County as a Sanctuary County For The Unborn at the July 30 commissioners court meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Mark Dickson (center) joins County Judge Allison Harbison and commissioners (from left) Shannon Metcalf, Roscoe McSwain, Stevie Smith and Tom Bellmyer in declaring Shelby County as a Sanctuary County For The Unborn at the July 30 commissioners court meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Tipton resigns, sanctuary ordinance passed

News@lightandchampion.com Community
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Accepting the resignation of Josh Tipton and a nolle prosequi agreement filed with it, and approving a county ordinance to declare Shelby County as a sanctuary county for the unborn were the major topics of discussion at the commissioners’ court special meeting held on Wednesday, July 30.
Terry Bridwell, owner of Plates of Grace, celebrates the opening of her new restaurant with the support of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, as well as many family members, friends and other supporters. David Danley | Light and Champion

Terry Bridwell, owner of Plates of Grace, celebrates the opening of her new restaurant with the support of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, as well as many family members, friends and other supporters. David Danley | Light and Champion

Plates of Grace ready to serve Southern comfort

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Shelby County’s newest restaurant, Plates of Grace, held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday, welcomed into the local business community by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and numerous well-wishers.

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
July 202531 • Center ISD will be conducting their annual Substitute Orientation in the High School library from 8 a.m. until noon. All returning district substitutes are required to report for this training to go over policies and be prepared for the upcoming school year.

Shelby County Meet the Teacher times scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Center ISD Meet the Teacher: Wednesday, Aug. 6 Center Middle School, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 7 Center Elementary, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Aug. 7 Center High School, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Thursday, Aug.7 Fish Camp, 4 to 5 p.m.Friday, Aug. 8 - F.L. Moffett, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

SRT to commemorate Battle of Nacogdoches

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Sons of the Republic of Texas, in conjunction with the Adolphus Sterne Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Stone Fort Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, invite the public to attend a special commemoration marking the 193rd Anniversary of the Battle of...
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