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Tonya Harry (left) of CASA of Nacogdoches and Center was the winner in the Light and Champion’s drawing for a 65” TV for its VIP customers. Presenting Harry with her award was Ashley Chandler, General Manager of the Light and Champion. David Danley | Light and Champion

Tonya Harry (left) of CASA of Nacogdoches and Center was the winner in the Light and Champion’s drawing for a 65” TV for its VIP customers. Presenting Harry with her award was Ashley Chandler, General Manager of the Light and Champion. David Danley | Light and Champion

Harry takes home VIP prize

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Tonya Harry (left) of CASA of Nacogdoches and Center was the winner in the Light and Champion’s drawing for a 65” TV for its VIP customers. Presenting Harry with her award was Ashley Chandler, General Manager of the Light and Champion.

Joaquin council okays emergency services petition

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
In response to a request from a county-wide group of concerned citizens, the Joaquin city council deliberated approving a petition to join the proposed Shelby County Emergency Services District No. 1 at its July 22 meeting.
SEVENTH GRADE UIL WINNERS – Center Junior High School students who placed in the recent University Interscholastic League competition at Huntington were (front, from left) Chris Coleman, Amanda Holt, Judy Hawkins and Mary Moore. Also, (standing, from left) Bryan Hanson, Vic Carter, Christi Adams, Shannon Thomas, Angie Jackson and Nancy Wyatt.

SEVENTH GRADE UIL WINNERS – Center Junior High School students who placed in the recent University Interscholastic League competition at Huntington were (front, from left) Chris Coleman, Amanda Holt, Judy Hawkins and Mary Moore. Also, (standing, from left) Bryan Hanson, Vic Carter, Christi Adams, Shannon Thomas, Angie Jackson and Nancy Wyatt.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
From the Tuesday, April 26, 1988 issue of the Light and Champion
Those Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer

Those Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer

Those Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer

Terri Lacher Community Columnist
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Well, here it is just past the middle of summer. How did that happen? According to my day planner, it’s still the end of May. But no, once I turned the page, I discovered we are already half-way through July. Is it just me, or has it actually been a cooler summer than last year?
50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Failed robbery leaves one shotThe Stan-An Self-Service Station located on Shelbyville St. was the site of an attempted robbery at seven a.m. on a Sunday morning.An 18- to 20-year-old man entered the station to “make a purchase.” The victim, last name Allums, turned around to grab the item.

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
July 202524 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.26 • The descendants of William Humphries will meet from 11 a.am to 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Global Methodist Church at 13207 Orleans Street in Houston.
Dr. Robert Hughes cuts the ribbon for the open house held last Saturday for Happy Tails Adoption Center. Hughes donated his former veterinary practice building to the agency to give it a home. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Dr. Robert Hughes cuts the ribbon for the open house held last Saturday for Happy Tails Adoption Center. Hughes donated his former veterinary practice building to the agency to give it a home. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Happy Tails holds Open House, ribbon cutting

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Nearly a year ago, Dr. Robert Hughes and his family donated Hughes’ former veterinary practice location to aid Happy Tails in its push to provide care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need.
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