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Boo’s Battle Fall Festival draws large turnout for benefit support

Thursday, November 2, 2023

A large turnout benefitted the 6th Annual Boo’s Battle Support Fund Fall Festival of Hope Saturday, Oct. 28, on the Historic Courthouse square in downtown Center.

Many Halloween happenings entertained trick or treaters Tuesday. One of the larger events was Halloween in the Hole, sponsored by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and John Burns Farmers Insurance, where a variety of creative costumes were on display. See page 14 in today’s edition for more photos. (Ashley Chandler photos/The Light and Champion)

Halloween in the hole – a whole lot of fun

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Taste of the Holidays reservation tickets available soon

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

‘A Fairy Tale Christmas’ parade set for Dec. 2 The 11th Annual Taste of the Holidays hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors is planned for Thursday, Nov.

Trick or treaters on the downtown Center Square were making the rounds in droves when merchants invited little ghosts and goblins to come in several years ago. Recognizable is the storefront of what was once Perry Brothers, later a dollar store and more recently, Nettie’s Nook and Center Antiques. According to information on the back of the photo, trick or treating on the square captured in the picture took place on November 30, 2000. (Photo courtesy of Ann Bowen)

Read Our e-edition online

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

e - edition online Early Voting Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 3 at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street to adopt or reject proposed constitutional amendments.

The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) regular monthly meeting was Saturday, Oct. 21 at the First Methodist Church, 211 Cora St. in Center. The October Challenge was “Colors.” Members submitted photographs of their choice featuring Complimentary colors, Analogous colors and Monochromatic colors as shown on the color wheel. After discussion and voting, the favorites were: First Place Favorite: Debra Cockrell using complimentary colors.

The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was called to extinguish three brush fires cause by burning trash between Oct. 15 and 21. (Courtesy photo by Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department)

Fires from burning trash keep JVFD busy

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department answered five calls during the week of Oct. 15 through 21.

Mistletoe Market set for Dec. 2

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The 3rd annual Mistletoe Market benefiting the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center is set for December 2 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Windham Civic Center, 146 Express Blvd in Center. Let’s get this party Cracking’ with food, door prizes, shopping, photos, and more.

Breakfast with Santa is coming Dec. 2

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Breakfast with Santa is coming to the John D. Windham Civic Center Saturday, Dec.

Center PD announces Blue Santa activities

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Blue Santa, Cookies & Cocoa, Window Decorating planned The Center Police Department’s Blue Santa program is getting ready to load the sleigh and needs your help. Blue Santa is asking for donations of new toys, books, or clothes for all ages of boys and girls.