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Shelbyville ISD’s Class of 2025 gathers as a group for perhaps the last time to celebrate a lifetime together and to look forward to what the future holds. Submitted | Light and Champion

We did it!

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Shelbyville ISD’s Class of 2025 gathers as a group for perhaps the last time to celebrate a lifetime together and to look forward to what the future holds.

Shelbyville High School graduates express their exuberance at finally reaching a milestone in their young lives while looking forward to what lies ahead for them. See the back page for more pictures of area graduation ceremonies. Submitted | Light and Champion

Nothing can stop us now!

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Jane Roe of Kologik Software explains to the commissioners court the workings of a software system being considered for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Court hears financial audit, designates funds for courthouse grant

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Hearing the annual financial audit and designating grant match funds for the historic courthouse were the main topics of discussion at the Commissioners Court special meeting held on Wednesday, May 28 Eric Carver, C.P.A.

Light & Champion brings home awards

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

The Light and Champion, Shelby County’s hometown newspaper brought home the awards at the North & East Texas Press Association 2025 Better Newspaper Contest.

City Judge Marilyn Corder (second from left) swore in (from left) Tuffy Green, Charleston Johnson and Ronnie Wolfe while Mayor Debra Smith observed. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Officials sworn in, Frontier Days, circus plans discussed

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Zack ClarkHighlights of the Timpson City Council regular meeting on May 20th included administering the Oath of Office to elected council members, hiring a city secretary, and discussing upcoming events for the city.

Jennifer Fountain has been with the Shelby County Clerk’s Office since 1997, and now presides over it as County Clerk. David Danley | Light and Champion

Fountain keeps track of county happenings

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Did something really happen if there is no record of it?Similar to the age-old question of whether or not a tree falling in the forest makes a sound if there is no one around to hear it, a county clerk’s duty is to make note of certain events to make sure there is a record of them somewhere.

Harris blasts 40 pounds on Toledo Bend

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Riley Harris of Orange weighed in a whopper weighing 40-08 pounds to take the top spot in the Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on May 12 at Toledo Bend. The massive sack was anchored by an 11-1 pounder.

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Shelby County leads state in broiler production According to Agricultural Commissioner John C.White, Shelby County was the leading broiler-producing county in Texas, from 1974 to 1975.

Homestead exemption increase will be up to voters in November

Gary Borders Texas Press Assoc.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Less than a week remains in legislative session With the legislative session ending on Monday, June 2, lawmakers are scrambling to pass or kill bills, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Houston Invitational Dance and Drill Team contest was held Saturday, Jan. 14 with 37 teams from Texas competing in the jazz category.

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