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Advocacy center coordinates child abuse investigations

News Staff

Thursday, May 15, 2025

When a child makes an outcry of abuse an investigation, which includes the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, is initiated by local law enforcement in an effort to find evidence to substantiate the claim.

The race is on!

News Staff

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The 2025 Shelby County Integrated Athletics Day Track & Field event was held Wednesday, May 7, at Shelbyville ISD’s track facility.

Timpson council removes secretary

News Staff

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Removing the current city secretary from their position and approving the results of the May 3 election were the only agenda items for the Timpson city council at a special meeting held Thursday, May 8.

Haley Woodfin (left) of Tenaha Elementary School has been named Shelby County’s Elementary Teacher of the Year and Anita Williams of Center Middle School received the title of Shelby County’s Secondary Teacher of the Year. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Chamber Teacher Appreciation reception honors teachers

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Zack ClarkThe Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation reception was held on Wednesday, May 7, at the Windham Civic Center in Center. The reception is held every year to salute and recognize the dedicated administrations and teaching staff of all the Shelby County school districts.

Asst. Superintendent Jill Baty administers the oath of office to newly-elected members of the Shelbyville ISD board Cole Cooper, Arvis Moore and Robbie Dutton. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Shelbyville swears in board members

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

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Family and well-wishers gathered to help Martin Cervantes celebrate the opening of his new tire shop on Highway 87 North in Center on Monday. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Martin’s Tire hosts official ribbon cutting

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Zack ClarkOn Monday, May 5, many community members came out for the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for Martin’s Tire Shop located at 1206 Highway 87 North in Center. Raffle chances were offered at the event to win a new set of tires for a vehicle and a new set of tires for an ATV.

One chance to make a first impression

Leon Aldridge Community Columnist

Thursday, May 8, 2025

“Things Money Can’t Buy: Time. Happiness. Integrity.Love. Manners. Respect. Trust. Class. Common sense.Dignity.” - Roy T. Bennett, inspirational author“You don’t have to get up,” someone told me during an introduction and handshake meeting last week.“Are you kidding,” I said as I rose to my feet.

Texas tops best business state list again

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

On May 1, 1718, San Antonio de Valero Mission was founded by Franciscan Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares near present-day San Antonio. It was one of the early efforts by Spanish missionaries to convert American tribes to Christianity. This mission would later become the Alamo.

Proposed bill seeks to oust STAAR test

Gary Borders Texas Press Assoc.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

House bill proposes new standardized test A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff

Thursday, May 8, 2025

These students comprise the Shelbyville High School entry in the UIL One-Act Play contest. They competed this week at Panola College performing “Cyrano de Bergerac.

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