Composed by J.J. Ford

Firemen Direct Traffic on Hwy 7 West in 100+ Temperatures

July 19, 2016 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department assisted with traffic control in 100+ temperatures Tuesday evening shortly after 5pm due to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 7 West near the intersection of CR 1140.

Chamber Congratulates Chicken Express Owners at Ribbon Cutting

July 15, 2016 - A large crowd gathered including Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and members of the community to welcome Chicken Express on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at their Chamber Ribbon Cutting.

Truck Catches Low Hanging Lines, Causes Power Outage

July 13, 2016 - A truck traveling down Patton Street in Center caught low hanging lines around 3pm Wednesday, July 13, 2016 next to the Center Fire Department Station.

What-A-Melon Festival Seed Spitting, Speed Eating Winners

July 13, 2016 (Seed Spitting Photos, Speed Eating Photos) - With Rotary Club President, Jason Balkcom, leading the events, a group vied for prize money and bragging rights at the What-A-Melon Festival's most competitive events - Seed Spitting and Speed Eating.

McSwain Aids What-A-Melon Food Vendors with Festival Prep

July 12, 2016 - Prior to the start of the What-A-Melon Festival, food vendors attended an emergency food handlers class hosted by Jheri-Lynn McSwain, AgriLife Extension Agent for Shelby County, on July 6, 2016 in the community room of the Shelby County Courthouse.

Queens Picked During What-A-Melon Festival Pageant

Australian Shepherd Wins What-A-Melon Festival Best in Show

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Cogswell Wins Largest Watermelon Competition at 2016 WAM Festival

Pictured are (from left) Doug Cogswell, Lexie Terrell and Olivia Johnson.

Largest Watermelon Weigh-in Moved to 5pm Today

July 7, 2016 - It's time for the Largest Watermelon Contest! This year the largest watermelon weigh-in has been moved to 5pm Thursday, July 7th on the downtown Center Square.

Early Bib Pick-Up for What-A-Melon 5K

July 7, 2016 - (UPDATE) Early Bib pick-up will be Friday, July 8th from 5-7 in front of John C Rogers Coffee Shop for the 5k.

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