Timpson ISD Advises All Clear After School Lockdown

January 30, 2024 - At 3:23pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Timpson ISD posted on their Facebook page, "Timpson ISD was made aware of a potential situation in the area and went into a complete lockdown in a matter of seconds. The lockdown lasted for less than 10 minutes. At this time there is no threat to any Timpson ISD campus."

No additional information is available at this time.

Bridge Construction to Begin Jan. 23 on CR 1030 at Biggar Creek

January 22, 2024 - Shelby County Commissioner Precinct 1 Roscoe McSwain advises an outside contractor will begin repairs on CR 1030 at Biggar Creek starting tomorrow, January 23rd.

Closures, Cancellations, Reschedules Due to Winter Weather, Icy Conditions (Updated 5:14)

Delayed Start and Early Closures for Tuesday, January 16

Sabine State Bank - Closes at 2pm
Shelby Savings Bank Opens at 9:30am

Business Closures for Tuesday, Janaury 16

Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 2024 - Headlines have been primarily alerts about closures and delays from the freezing weather; however, schools were closed already for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today, January 15, 2024.

T&R's Steaks and More Closing at 4pm Today Due to Icy Roads

January 15, 2024 - T & R's Steaks and More will close early today, January 15, 2024 at 4pm. Check back tomorrow for an update regarding Tuesday hours.

SWEPCO Power Outage in Center (Updated 3:45pm)

Update 3:45pm: Swepco reports power has been restored to around 3,000 customers at approximately 3:20pm on Friday, January 12 in the Center area. The cause of the outage is suspected to be a lightning strike of a piece of equipment at the SWEPCO Substation on Hwy 7 East causing it to fail and resulting in the outage. If you are still out of power, contact SWEPCO for your outage at swepco.com

CenterPoint Going Door to Door Turning Gas Back On; Gas Service in Process of Being Reactivated

January 6, 2023 - Shelby County Today has had reports from natural gas customers in Center stating their gas has been turned back on.

According to Luciana Barr, Emergency Management Coordinator for Shelby County, CenterPoint has repaired the gas leak. They are currently going door to door to turn back on the gas. Someone must be at home as they go door to door to turn on gas. They will be checking for leaks.

Commissioners' Special Meeting Focuses on Financial Challenges

December 29, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on December 20, 2023 in the Shelby County Courthouse and discuss several financial challenges.

Scrap Happy Quilters Gift Lap Quilts to Holiday Nursing Home Residents

Photos submitted by Margaret Smith and taken by Carolyn Chandler.

Can't Afford Paxlovid Prescription to Treat Covid?

December 18, 2023 - With families coming together for the holiday season, Covid cases are on the rise and individuals who need the Pfizer medicine Paxlovid may find it inaccessible due to cost.

PAXCESS, a patient support program, could be a cost saving resource with the potential to pay as little as $0 for your PAXLOVID prescription. Beginning December 1, 2023, for those who don’t have commercial insurance, PAXCESS may be able to help with the U.S. Government Patient Assistance Program (USG PAP) operated by Pfizer.

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