Secret Santa Enlists Officers to Deliver Surprise Christmas Gifts

December 16, 2014 - Secret Santa once again visited the Center Police Department enlisting the help of two officers to help deliver surprise Christmas gifts to unsuspecting travelers.

Facility, Students, Community Members Get First Look at MS Gym Renovations

From left: Daphne LaRock, Sharon Nelson, Stephen Shires, Traci Willoughby, John Henry Holloway, James Greer

Center PD Ladies Auxiliary Makes Donation in Memory of Edna Boykins

December 17, 2015 - The Center PD Ladies Auxiliary presented a $100 donation to Center Police patrol officers who are collecting toys to distribute on Christmas Eve. The donation is in memory of Edna Boykins who loved Christmas.

"In God We Trust" Now Displayed on Local Law Enforcement Vehicles

From left: Deputy Kurtes Lawrence, Chief Shad Sparks, Jennifer Stroud, Deputy Derek Barbee, Beverly Slatter, and Sheriff Willis Blackwell

December 16, 2015 - Law enforcement vehicles around Shelby County now feature the United States national motto, “In God We Trust.”

Center Lady Riders 1 Win, 1 Loss Against Elysian Fields

December 16, 2015 - The Center Lady Riders traveled to Elysian Field Tuesday, December 15th coming away with a JV win but a varsity loss.

Center JV Lady Riders defeated Elysian Fields JV with a final score of 26-15. Center's points scored were by Harper 8, Cartwright 6, Fullbright 4, Watts 3, Johnson 2, Nash 2, and Williams 1.

Center Varsity Lady Riders scored 20 which was no match for Elysian Fields 60. Center's points scored were by Hightower 8, Nichols 6, Lilly 2, Hicks 2, Evans 1, Hubbard 1.

Center PD Ladies Auxiliary Donates to Santa Rides a Motorcycle

From left: Lisa Albers, Ed Roberts, and Amy Lindley

Huff Retires Following 14 Years of Service; Start as Librarian Remembered

December 13, 2015 - A retirement reception in honor of Joan Huff for her 14 years of service to the library was held Friday, December 11th at the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library with Friends of the Library, the Women's Reading Club, Preceptor Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, City of Center Mayor David Chadwick,

Large Crowd Enjoys Business After Hours Event

Left: Meg Camp and Billie Sue Payne December 9, 2015 - A large crowd attended the last Business After Hours for the 2015 year which was held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Mooney’s Emporium on the Center square.

Center Rotary Club Donates Toys to Santa Rides a Motorcycle

From left: J.J. Ford holding Addelynn Davis, Ed Roberts, Anna Lee, Steve Waters, Gerald Mackey, and Bob Reeves

Center Police Officers Toy Drive

December 9, 2015 - Several Center Police officers are collecting toys to distribute on Christmas Eve. Donations can be dropped off at the Center Police Department or you can drop off donations at Shelby County Today office, 229 San Augustine Street, Center.

One of the participating officers said, "We just want to help out several families in the community who are having a difficult time giving their kids a good Christmas."

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