May 8, 2017 - Shelby County Today was saddened to hear of the passing of Ed Roberts on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Besides the lives he touched personally and being a long time police officer with the Center Police Department, Roberts' life impacted many families throughout Shelby County for 36 years. Many may not have known him personally but they appreciated the spirit of the man who was the driving force of "Santa Ride's a Motorcycle." Below is a 2009 article written after an interview with Roberts. Prayers for his family and friends during this time.

May 7, 2017 - City and School Elections were held Saturday, May 6, 2017 across Shelby County with the following unofficial results: (results will not be official until they have been canvased by their City Council or School Board of Trustees)

City of Joaquin

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April 26, 2017 - The City of Tenaha is hosting a Town Hall and Meet and Greet on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5:30 in the Tenaha ISD Cafetorium.

Everyone is welcome to come and visit with the current City of Tenaha Mayor and Council members as well as candidates running in the City's May 6th election.

April 24, 2017 - Across the nation, Thursday, May 4, 2017 is the National Day of Prayer which is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.