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If I’m lucky, it will happen again

Thursday, July 17, 2025

“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.”— Mark Twain (1835-1910) celebrated American writer, humorist, and essayist.-----“Do you think animals … our pets, will be in heaven,” my friend asked.I thought for a minute before answering.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

July 202517 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.19 • Piney Woods Photographic Society meets 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.

WSDET hiring events, fairs scheduled for job seekers

Submitted Dharmon@detwork.org The Light And

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers job fairs for employers across the 12-county region. Assistance with events is available at the six workforce centers. Check https:// detwork.org/calendar for daily hiring events near you. For more information, call 936-639-1351 or email business.

Combs nets Top 10 in Bassmaster Elite

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Michael Feagan of Wimberly weighed in a 10.04 pounder to top more than 1,600 anglers in the 31st Annual Skeeter Owners tournament on June 7-8 at Lake Fork. Feagan won a fully-rigged Skeeter FXR bass boat, plus $700 in hourly cash.Lyle Potter of Ore City caught the heaviest fish under the slot, a 2.

Shelby County Jail Log

Grant, Roland, Jr.

Thursday, July 17, 2025

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.• Grant, Roland, Jr., W/M, 57, W-Fail To Comply Sex Offender Reg.

FSA county committee nominations now open

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.

Sheriff’s office addresses Timpson shooting cases

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

In response to two separate shooting incidents in Timpson over the July 4th weekend, the Shelby County Sheriff’s office has released the following statements: On 07-05-25, at approximately 9:06pm, SCSO was contacted in regard to gunshots, and a gunshot victim, at the Timpson Quick Stop.

Examples of food preserved by the program’s presenters were on display and available for sampling. Submitted | Light and Champion

TAGHS hears program on food preservation

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Thursday, July 17, 2025

“Since the pandemic, I think most of us have come to realize how important it is to know how to preserve food,” began Ronnie Wolfe at the June meeting of the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society.

Bee Kahn, owner of Bee’s Nails, and his family were recently visited at his business by members of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and other community members to hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Bee’s Nails holds official ribbon-cutting

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Yet another new business has been welcomed into Shelby County with an official Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting. Just this past Friday, Bee and Franciska Kahn, owners, were officially welcomed into the local Shelby County nail industry.

County cities show overall sales taxes revenue gains

News Staff

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Three Shelby County municipalities saw healthy increases in their sales tax revenues for July while the other two cities in the county saw decreases.Joaquin posted the largest increase with a 19.23 percent upswing in its revenue, pulling in $39,584.12 this year, over last year’s $33,197.91.

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