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Center PD site of blood drive slated March 15
Center PD site of blood drive slated March 15 News Staff Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:12 Image Body Help Save Lives! The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be set up in the Center Police Department parking lot Friday, March 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2:30...
County payment held, ‘completion not satisfactory’
County payment held, ‘completion not satisfactory’ News Staff Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:12 Image Cutline: County Commissioner Stevie Smith explains why he was not in favor of paying Emergency Watershed Protection Program invoice because in his opinion, the project has not been satisfactorily completed. David Danley | The Light and Champion ...
Paxton Water Supply dedicates New Jackson Well
Paxton Water Supply dedicates New Jackson Well News Staff Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:12 Image In a humorous gesture of providing proof of water flow from the new well, PWSC President Eric Garrett opened the valve for everyone to see. Leon Aldridge|The Light and Champion President Eric L. Garrett (left) and (left to right) Shelby County Commissioners Tom Bellmyer,...
Early voting underway, runs through March 1
Early voting underway, runs through March 1 News Staff Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:12 Image Early voting underway Body Early voting in the March 2024 Primary started Tuesday, Feb. 20 and continues through Friday, March 1with polling at the Community House on San Augustine Street in Center. The complete schedule is: Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Free Wellness Wednesday debut set for February 28; healthy snacks
Free Wellness Wednesday debut set for February 28; healthy snacks News Staff Thu, 02/22/2024 - 05:12 Image Body The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learns are back with a new name, Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness Wednesdays will continue to be on the fourth Wednesday...
Wallace Creek Baptist 2024 programs
Wallace Creek Baptist 2024 programs News Staff Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image Body Wallace Creek Baptist Church located at 108 South Marcus Street in Timpson has announced their 2024 annual programs and dates. The next program will be Pastor and Wife Appreciation Day on Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m. Also in March will be a Fifth Sunday Fellowship on Sunday, March 31, the time to be determined. Family and Friends Day will be Sunday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. July events include Homecoming on Sunday, July 7 at 12:30 p.m., and the annual revival Monday, July 7 through Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. September 1 concludes 2024 events with the church anniversary Sunday, September 1 at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Derrick Rhodes is the Pastor at Wallace Creek Baptist Church, and Sister Shanetta Rhodes is First Lady.
Center PD Ladies Auxiliary Spring Craft Party planned
Center PD Ladies Auxiliary Spring Craft Party planned News Staff Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image Body Join the Center Police Department Ladies Auxiliary for a fundraising Spring Craft Party. Grab a friend and get crafty in decorating cute springy door hangers to show off your...
SCOM seeking bids for drainage improvements until March 5
SCOM seeking bids for drainage improvements until March 5 News Staff Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image Body Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc. will receive sealed bids until Tuesday March 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for a drainage improvement project. Proposals received late will not be...
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration slated Feb. 17
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration slated Feb. 17 News Staff Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration slated Feb. 17 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration slated Feb. 17 Body ...
Riders 4 Christ celebrate Valentines
Riders 4 Christ celebrate Valentines News Staff Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image Riders 4 Christ celebrate Valentines Body Students from the Riders 4 Christ Club at Center High School chose to celebrate Valentines this year by sharing some “agape love” with the homeless. They journeyed to Godtel Ministries in Nacogdoches and served diner to the men and women who stay at the shelter. “We were honored to serve and pray for blessings over everyone” said Christian Small co-founder of the club.
50 Women Impact donates to Shelby County Expo-Arena
50 Women Impact donates to Shelby County Expo-Arena News Staff Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image 50 Women Impact donates to Shelby County Expo-Arena Body The 50 Women Impact organization presented the Shelby County Expo-Arena with a check for $11,400 for improvements at the facility. The presentation was made February 7. Present for the event were (left to right) Lacie Payne, Andi Foster, Pam Howard, Matt Snider, Kerri Wiggins, Bobby Daw, Debbie Daw, Brandi Riggs, Lisa McAdams, and Alease Copelin. The presentation was made at Payne and Payne, Homeware and Such.
Rider Athletics celebrates student athletes, cheering and trainers
Rider Athletics celebrates student athletes, cheering and trainers Sidney Lucas Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image Body The Center Roughrider Athletic Department held its 2023-2024 Football, Cheer and Athletic Trainer banquet in January, honoring and recognizing the athletic community’s outstanding achievements. In a night filled with great...
Center ISD student immunizations set to be administered March 13
Center ISD student immunizations set to be administered March 13 News Staff Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:44 Image Body Info for 6th graders – MCV4 (meningitis), Tdap (tetanus booster) – both required for 7th grade; HPV is optional. Deadline for sign-up is March 11, 2024 Information for 6th graders: MCV4 (meningitis), Tdap (tetanus booster) – both required for 7th grade; HPV optional. • All insurance policies, including Medicaid, will be verified, so please sign up and provide all insurance information using the above link if you plan to participate! • If you have no insurance and will pay out of pocket, please submit your information. You will put “NA” in all insurance blanks. • No insurance: 18 years old and under is $10 per shot. • Please sign up using the following link: https://form.jotform. com/auroraconcepts/student- vaccine-consent?- School=Center%20ISD
PICTURE FROM OUR PAST
PICTURE FROM OUR PAST Subhead 48 Years Ago … News Staff Wed, 02/07/2024 - 21:22 Image MAYOR SIGNS PROCLAMATION: The month of April has been designated as Cancer Control Month by President Ford, Governor Briscoe, and Mayor Mann Pinkston of Center. Pictured at the signing are (left to right) Mrs. Morgan Harris, Mrs. Lynn McGee, Mrs. Wayne Cosby, Miss Jim Ann Taylor, Nielson Davis, and Mayor Pinkston. Body From the Wednesday, April 7, 1976 issue of the East Texas Light
Elections are essential to everyones way of life
Elections are essential to everyones way of life An Editorial By Dennis Phillips Wed, 02/07/2024 - 21:22 Image Body I may have preached this sermon on more than one occasion, but exercising your right to vote is never unimportant. Election season is here, and those seeking...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
COMMUNITY CALENDAR News Staff Wed, 02/07/2024 - 21:22 Image Body UPCOMING EVENTS FEB 12 Monday • Shelbyville ISD Trustees Public meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Shelbyville ISD Board Room. The 2022-2023 District Annual Performance Report will be discussed. FEB 14 Wednesday • Ash Wednesday service St John’s...
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