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Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison presides over the June 4 meeting of the Shelby County Commissioners court. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison presides over the June 4 meeting of the Shelby County Commissioners court. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Court accepts CPD letter, approves health insurance

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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Zack ClarkApproving TAC group health insurance and accepting an agreement letter from the Center Police Department were the central topics of discussion during the Shelby County Commissioners Court Special meeting held on Wednesday, June 4.

Poultry Festival seeking arts & crafts vendors

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Planning is underway for the 49th East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank. The Poultry Festival will be held October 2-4th on the historic Center square. Arts and Crafts vendor applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office until Friday, Sept. 12.

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
June 20255 • The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will hold a ribbon cutting for M&M Roofing at 11:30 a.m. M&M Roofing is located at 2524 US 96 N (in the old S.Goodwin Roof Service building). The telephone number is (936)5989131.
Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Gonzalez, Arturo
Thursday, June 5, 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.
Dale Bounds, a former president of the Texas State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, recently harvested this mature eastern wild turkey gobbler in Newton County. Bounds, 82, made the hunt despite limited mobility and a torn rotator cuff that prevented him from shouldering his 12-gauge without the aid of a brace. The mature gobbler wore a 9 1/2 inch beard and had one-inch spurs. Photo courtesy of Dale Bounds

Dale Bounds, a former president of the Texas State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, recently harvested this mature eastern wild turkey gobbler in Newton County. Bounds, 82, made the hunt despite limited mobility and a torn rotator cuff that prevented him from shouldering his 12-gauge without the aid of a brace. The mature gobbler wore a 9 1/2 inch beard and had one-inch spurs. Photo courtesy of Dale Bounds

FOR LOVE OF THE GAME

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, June 5, 2025
I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ever was. — Toby KeithDale Bounds couldn’t help but chuckle when reminded of the lyrics of the popular Toby Keith country tune “As Good as I Once Was.”Bounds is a veteran turkey hunter from Lufkin who will turn 83 on his next birthday.
Hand-made quilts the subject of TAGHS May meeting

Hand-made quilts the subject of TAGHS May meeting

Hand-made quilts the subject of TAGHS May meeting

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Quilting, like so many folk arts, is disappearing. However, from the enthusiasm of those attending the monthly meeting of the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society last Wednesday and the beauty of the quilts they brought to display, you wouldn’t know it.
Jovanny Rico, Alexander Rojas and Da’Camerion Reed-Roland celebrate their graduation at Tenaha High School’s 2025 commencement exercises held last month. Submitted | Light and Champion

Jovanny Rico, Alexander Rojas and Da’Camerion Reed-Roland celebrate their graduation at Tenaha High School’s 2025 commencement exercises held last month. Submitted | Light and Champion

Tenaha students embrace their bond

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Jovanny Rico, Alexander Rojas and Da’Camerion Reed-Roland celebrate their graduation at Tenaha High School’s 2025 commencement exercises held last month.
Claycee Renick basks in the moment as she participates in the Timpson High School Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony. Submitted | Light and Champion

Claycee Renick basks in the moment as she participates in the Timpson High School Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony. Submitted | Light and Champion

Her moment to shine

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Claycee Renick basks in the moment as she participates in the Timpson High School Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony.
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