September 17, 2021 (Entry Form) - The 45th Annual East Poultry Festival Open Photography Show, sponsored by The Light and Champion, will be held at First Baptist Church Family Life Center gym from 10

September 8, 2021 - This Saturday marks the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Across the United States, cities, towns, communities large and small and college campuses have been honoring the nearly 3,000 victims of this horrible tragedy by placing 3,000 flags in public spaces.

On Friday, September 10th, the Next Gen group, along with area Junior Chamber of Commerce students will place 1,000 on the historic courthouse lawn. The goal will be to have 3,000 flags next year and to continue with tradition.

August 24, 2021 (Entry Form) - Here is your opportunity to showcase your grandmother’s heirloom quilt or your own handiwork in quilting. The 45th East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show, sponsored by Scull Timber, will be held at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center gym in conjunction with the 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival on October 7th, 8th and 9th.

Leadership Conference Presented by Farmers State Bank

August 11, 2021 - The Leadership Committee is excited to announce John Grubbs will be the speaker for the 2021 Leadership Conference. The Conference will be held on August 12th from 8:00am until 1:00pm at the Windham Civic Center. The name of his presentation is “What Happens When We Fail”.

August 6, 2021 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will soon establish the 2021-2022 Class of Leadership Shelby County. Applications are currently being accepted for a year long program 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 communities.