Columbus
Center Light and Champion
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
COMMUNITY CALENDAR News Staff Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image Body UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 15 Friday • Center PD blood drive The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be at the Center Police Department from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The demand for blood in hospitals is...
The Shelby County Cookers
The Shelby County Cookers News Staff Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image The Shelby County Cookers served hamburgers at the Wright Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 20th Anniversary celebration in Center Friday, March 1. Despite a downpour of rain, the event was well attended. Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and friends turned out for A New Business Ribbon Cutting at Mr....
Courthouse lighting and trucks top county agenda
Courthouse lighting and trucks top county agenda News Staff Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image Body Courthouse emergency lighting and gravel hauling trucks for each precinct led discussions at the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court meeting Wednesday, March 6. Repairing emergency stairwell lighting in the courthouse, left off...
Two events at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church planned over next 4 weeks
Two events at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church planned over next 4 weeks News Staff Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image Body Pleasant Grove Baptist Church has announced two upcoming events. Church Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. will be Family and Friends Day with guest speaker Pastor Melvin Porter from Canaan Baptist Church in Stonewall, La. Saturday, April 13 will be the church’s Annual Women’s Conference. Speakers will be Minister Pauline Mitchell of Impact Church, Lady Kimberly Babers of Living Waters Ministry Zion Chapel CME, Lady Michell Hall of Union Spring Church, and Stephanie Hicks of Reed Chapel BC. Each attendee is asked to give $25. Conference tee-shirts are $15 and orders are urged by March 25. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is located at 96 CR 4356, Tenaha.
City approves event, building codes, talks ‘adopt a street’
City approves event, building codes, talks ‘adopt a street’ News Staff Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image Body Approvals for an April 19 Happy Tails Pet Adoption event and an ordinance to update city building codes, plus discussion on an “adopt a street” program topped city...
Grill Fest kicks off Friday
Grill Fest kicks off Friday News Staff Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image Grill Fest kicks off Friday Body The annual Grill Fest sponsored by Farmers State Bank cooking kicks off Friday, March 15 at the Rodeo Arena on Highway 7 East. Pictured is last year’s Grand Champion winner Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, head cook Shawn Moore. Judging takes place Saturday, March 16. A 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Tournament starts at 6 p.m. Friday. The event is sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbeque Society. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 936-5983682 or info@shelbycountychamber. com.
Street construction resumed
Street construction resumed News Staff Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image Austin Street reconstruction was drawing closer to completion Tuesday as pouring concrete resumed. Frequent rain in the last two weeks had halted progress. The reconstruction replacing asphalt with concrete is aimed at correcting a drainage issue. See tomorrow’s edition of The Light and Champion for coverage of this week’s Center City Council. Body Austin Street reconstruction was drawing closer to completion Tuesday as pouring concrete resumed. Frequent rain in the last two weeks had halted progress. The reconstruction replacing asphalt with concrete is aimed at correcting a drainage issue. See tomorrow’s edition of The Light and Champion for coverage of this week’s Center City Council.
Shelbyville Dragons take second at State UIL Baskeball Championships
Shelbyville Dragons take second at State UIL Baskeball Championships Subhead FIRST RUNNER UP - Shelbyville 36 - Lipan 47 Colton Bragg Thu, 03/14/2024 - 05:24 Image The Shelbyville Dragons brought home first runner up honors at the 2024 UIL...
Dragons shut down Tigers to advance to State Championship game Saturday 67-52 / Shelbyville returns to the main stage
Dragons shut down Tigers to advance to State Championship game Saturday 67-52 / Shelbyville returns to the main stage News Staff Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:41 Image UIL | The Light and Champion D.J. Barns lays up for two against the Thrall Tigers. D.J. Barnes - 23 pts, 4 Assists helping his team to the 2024 UIL 2A State Championship ...
The Shelbyville Dragaons
The Shelbyville Dragaons News Staff Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image The Shelbyville Dragaons advance in the 2024 UIL State Playoffs by defeating Beckville 48-46 This past Saturday; the Happy Tails Adoption Agency’s event at Tractor Supply in Center had a variety of cats up for adoption. Amanda Molloy from...
New Farmer’s Market termed ‘a great success’
New Farmer’s Market termed ‘a great success’ Subhead New market to become mainstay in Center in 2024 News Staff Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image Center singer, songwriter Danny Paul Windham entertained the shoppers at Center Farmers Market inaugural event...
Book signing featured at Riley Jo’s
Book signing featured at Riley Jo’s News Staff Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image Chamber Ambassadors and friends gathered for Riley Jo Barnes Coloring Book Signing at Riley Jo’s Sip, Cake & Paint at 1135 Hurst Street Friday, March 1. Barnes opened “Riley Jo’s” in September of 2023 offering a studio where the community can come together to paint and make memories. She has published her first coloring...
James-Antioch Community meeting announced; slated for March 16 at 5:30 p.m.
James-Antioch Community meeting announced; slated for March 16 at 5:30 p.m. News Staff Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image Body The James-Antioch Community March meeting is set for Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the James Antioch Community Building at 5:30 p.m. A carry-in meal and a short business meeting are planned. Members may want to play games or visit. We are hoping for a good turnout to make the evening a fun time. Contact Ellen Manning at 936-598-3081 for more information.
JVFD responds to five calls
JVFD responds to five calls News Staff Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image The JVFD battled a woods fire on FM 139 at Ashton Hill where they were on the scene for several hours keeping the fire away from the road and out of Ashton Cemetery. (Submitted photo) ...
Voters pick Price for county attorney
Voters pick Price for county attorney Subhead Corbell and Faulkner in sheriff’s race runoff set for May 28 Staff Report Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image Shelby County District Attorney Karen Price and Shelby County Attorney John Price ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.