Smith Sisters Receive S.W. Carter Award

From left: Serica Wilkins, Neera Smith, Neena Smith, and Dorothy Carter

Weather Channel Issues 50% Tornado Chance in Central and East Texas

Effective May 25, 2015, 12:30pm EDT

As of 12:30pm EDT, May 25th, the Weather Channel's Dr. Greg Forbes issued a 50% probability of a tornado for Central and East Texas. Dr. Forbes is a severe weather expert who developed the TOR:CON index which estimates the risk of a tornado.

Blast From the Past, A Decade of Relay for Life in Shelby County

May 19, 2015 (Album1, Album2, Album3) - The 10th Annual Shelby County Relay for Life event was held May 15, 2015 under the cover of the Shelby County Expo Center. Rain fell prior and during the event; however, the spirit of those Relaying wasn't dampened.

Center PD Traffic Stop Nets Drugs and Over $30,000

Shelby County Today was on scene as officers searched the vehicle where they recovered a large amount of narcotics and money. Center Police Officer Jake Gross is seen at the back of the vehicle as Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Horton searches the passenger side of the vehicle with Sgt. Scott Burkhalter.

Historical Commission Names 2nd Town Historian, Videographer Buster Bounds

In the center, Walter "Buster" Bounds surrounded by his family

Center FFA Members Celebrate Past Year; Special Awards Presented

2015-2016 Center FFA Officers

American Pickers Episode Filmed in Joaquin to Air May 20th

May 19, 2015 - American Pickers episode filmed in Joaquin will be aired this Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 8:00 pm Central Time on the History Channel.

According to the American Pickers website, the episode named "Texas Hold 'Em" features Joaquin resident Dennis Leggett. Mike and Frank finally get access to their white whale pick, but not-for-sale Dennis earned his nickname for a reason; in Texas, the guys meet a collector who's filled an entire town with his mammoth stockpile.

Tune in to watch: Dish Network channel 120 or Direct TV channel 269.

JP3 Swears in Joaquin Council; VFD to Manage Public Safety Fee

May 19, 2015 - Margie Anderson, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, swore in the newly elected City of Joaquin Mayor, Bill Baker and City Council Members, Joe Long and Mike Atkinson Monday, May 18th at the Joaquin City Council Regular Meeting.

Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cookoff

May 17, 2015 - Grand Champion Cook Team - (Tied) Long Neck Sippers BBQ Association and Midnight Smokers

Chicken Category
1st Place - (118 pts) Midnight Smokers, 'Catfish' Josh Campbell, Tenaha
2nd Place - (109 pts) Rub Me Tender, Johnny Burgess, Timpson
3rd Place - (107 pts) Long Neck Sippers BBQ Association, Sean Miller, Benton, Louisiana

Wagstaff to Participate in 1st Annual Tower Climb in New York

May 15, 2015 - Jordan Wagstaff, the grandson of James and Glenda Wagstaff of Center, will be participating in a special race honoring an FDNY fire chief who lost his life on September 11, 2001.

The special race is a first ever Stair-Climb Benefit at One World Trade Center to be held on May 17, 2015. Registration for the event was limited to 1,000 participants and Wagstaff will be amoung the few.

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