October 27, 2016 - LeTourneau University received a $600,000 Lilly Foundation grant to create a theological institute for high school students to explore their vocational calling.
The strategic initiative, called Passage Institute for Youth and Theology, will provide the opportunity for 50 high school students from around the Ark-La-Tex area each year to participate in a Passage Fellowship.
October 26, 2016 - From Master Sergeant Justin R. Adams
I would like to thank the Tenaha Community for bestowing upon me the honor of being the 63rd Grand Marshal of the Homecoming Parade. It was a pleasure seeing old familiar faces in the crowd. As a Tenaha ISD Alumni, I was truly grateful to not only represent the school, but everyone who believed in me.
I would also like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Martha Boren and Mrs. Brenda Lucas.
Again thank you to all who welcomed me home with open arms.
October 26, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who participated in the 3rd annual Halloween in the Hole held Oct. 25 at the Center High School baseball field. Hundreds of children and parents turned out for the event dressed in a variety of costumes. We hope that everyone enjoyed the night.
October 24, 2016 - Shelby County 4-H will be hosting a combined meeting for Shelbyville, Center and Joaquin Monday, October 24th at 6:00pm at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall in Center, TX. Special occasion combined meetings are always exciting, hands on and fun!
October 24, 2016 - Flu and pneumonia vaccines will be at the Food Bank in San Augustine (Senior Citizens Center) on Wednesday, Nov. 9th from 8:15 am until 10:30 am. Then, the vaccines will be available at the Broaddus Food Bank at The First Baptist Church in Broaddus that same day from 11am until 1pm.
The flu vaccine should be taken by anyone that is over the age of 6 months old. However, I will not be administering to anyone younger than age 4 years. This is a yearly vaccine and should be taken every year beginning in September.
October 22, 2016 - Maelinda Shepherd Swanzy is a graduate of Center High School. She is the daughter of the late Alga and Maudelle Shepherd who owned and operated Shepherd’s Café in Center during the 1950s and 1960s.