July 2023

Post Trustee Ike Reeves placed the VFW Memorial Wreath on the Veterans Memorial marker honoring those who gave their lives during the Korean War and for those who served and have since passed. (Leon Aldridge photo/The Light and Champion)

VFW Post 8904 remembers Korean War Armistice

Story And Photos Leon Aldridge

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Shelby County Veterans of Foreign Wars 8904 members, Auxiliary, and friends gathered at the Veteran’s Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center Thursday, July 27 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending the Korean War. Post Sr.

JVFD July 23 -29 Report

Submitted By Brock Pugh

Monday, July 31, 2023

Over the week of July 23 through 29, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had a total of five calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Sunday at 8:27 p.m. a page was received for someone with a broken arm at the Joaquin ISD football field.

Leadership Shelby County Taking Applications Deadline is Approaching

News Staff

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Applications are currently being accepted for the nine month long Leadership Shelby County program which is designed to identify potential leaders and develop within these individuals the knowledge, skills and vision necessary to enable them to actively participate in the enhancement of their...

National Watermelon Queen speaks at July Lunch and Learn

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Olivia Johnson, the National Watermelon Queen, returned to her hometown as this month’s guest speaker at the Lunch and Learn, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee, sponsored by Wiggins Farms, on Wednesday, July 26 at the AgriLife Extension Office.

Center 11U takes 2nd at Dixie Youth Regional World Series

Shannon James

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Center’s 11U team took 2nd place in the 2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series, hosted at the Center Baseball Complex Noon Lions Club Fields at Center Park this year. The four-day-long tournament started on Wednesday, July 19 and ended on Sunday July 23.

Center PD takes the win in The Battle of the Badges 2023

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The third annual Battle of the Badges Friday, July 21 reported a successful outcome with 32 donors, 29 of them successful, and more than 200 plates sold during the barbecue fundraiser.

2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Friday, July 21, 2023

The 2023 Dixie Youth Regional World Series is currently being hosted in Center. The four-day-long tournament started on Wednesday, July 19 and will go until July 23. Fifty teams have arrived here in Center for this year's tournament from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia.

Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning

News Staff

Friday, July 21, 2023

Farmers Bancshares, Inc. to merge with FSBH, Inc.

News Staff

Thursday, July 20, 2023

According to a Thursday, July 20 press release from Farmers State Bank in Center, “FSBH, Inc. (‘FSBH’) and Farmers Bancshares, Inc.

Dixie Youth Regional World Series kicks off today

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The Dixie Youth Regional World Series kicks off activities today, Wednesday July 19. The entire community is invited to the opening ceremonies at Roughrider Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. with a fireworks show immediately after.

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