May 2023

First Responders honored Friday

Friday, May 19, 2023

Center Independent School District and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors treated Shelby County First Responders with an appreciation luncheon Friday, May 19 at the Center ISD Transportation Department.

A&M AgriLIFE Extension Farm Pond Management: May 30

Lane Dunn

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Notice of Meeting of Governing Body of Tenaha

News Staff

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Lunch and Learn set for May 24; Mental Health Awareness

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee is hosting the May Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, May 24 at noon at the AgriLife Extension Office. The guest speaker for May will be Charlotte Stanaland, Youth Prevention Specialist at the The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas.

JVFD May 7-13 Report, Blood Drive Announcement

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Over the week of May 7 -13, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had only 2 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events; Thursday morning at 12:03 A.M. a page was received for a fall patient at a residence on County Road 3485.

First Responders Appreciation Lunch Scheduled for May 19th

News Staff

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Center Independent School District and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will host an Appreciation Lunch for First Responders throughout Shelby County this Friday, May 19 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Center ISD Transportation Department.

Campti Methodist Church Homecoming set for May 21

News Staff

Monday, May 15, 2023

Campti Methodist Church hosts their annual homecoming every 3rd Sunday in the month of May. This year, homecoming will be Sunday, May 21. The business meeting will begin at 11:00 A.M. followed by lunch at 12:00.

2023 photo taken to honor 1923 downtown scene

Compiled By Leon Aldridge

Thursday, May 11, 2023

A May 5, 1923, picture of the unpaved downtown square taken by local photographer Roy R. Loving was commemorated Friday, May 5, 2023, with another photo shoot in the same location. Center photographer Lawrence Davis snapped the photos for 2023.

VE Day remembered by local VFW

Compiled By Leon Aldridge

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Members of VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary gathered Monday with family and friends to remember VE (Victory in Europe). The remembrance was held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Courthouse.

2023 Senior Shoutouts

News Staff

Friday, May 5, 2023

It's that time of year! And we want to do something special for our Shelby County seniors. Starting today through May 12, you can email "Senior Shoutouts" to creative@lightandchampion.com Shoutouts are $25.00, cash or check only.

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