April 5, 2023 - We, the family of Minister Jerry Glenn Lathan, are deeply and sincerely grateful for each and every expression of love and concern extended to us during our period of bereavement. We have been comforted by your visits, calls, texts, prayers, and all other forms of thoughtful deeds.

A special acknowledgement of appreciation to the City of Center and its council. Jerry loved his time served with the city and your expression of love at his celebration of life was noticed and was a comfort.

May God bless each of you.

April 4, 2023 - A proclamation signing for Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month was held at the Shelby County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in the 273rd District Courtroom.

March 31, 2023 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial March 29, 2023, in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

An opening prayer was led by Kenneth Ramsey, Post Chaplain, and the program was led by Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster.

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March 24, 2023 - The Career Connect Job Fair was true to it's name as it brought nearly 200 attendees and over 30 employers and community partners together. WorkForce Solutions Deep East Texas sponsored the event.

March 20, 2023 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their March meeting this past Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church, Center, TX. There was a workshop presented on "Photographing Flora" presented by Billie Jones with the monthly challenge being "Flight". Each member submitted up to 3 photographs where a form of flight was the main subject.