Composed by Scott Flowers

Grand Jury Indictments of Shelby County Jailers, Deputy Unsealed

August 27, 2026 - Indictments on the Shelby County jailers and one deputy have been unsealed following their arrests on Tuesday, August 27, 2026, regarding the in-custody death of James Perry Jr., on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Repair Project Set for CR 1490

August 25, 2026 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, has announced that County Road 1490 will be closed Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 7am until 3pm for repairs.

The section of road that is affected between Huana Creek and County Road 1443

Area Students Now Growing Chicks for Poultry Festival

August 24, 2026 - This year’s chicks have hatched and are well on their way to compete in the Poultry Festival, as students around the county have received their clutches of fuzzy fowl and are now working hard to produce the top specimen.

Rangers Arrest Shelby County Jailers, Deputy on Charges Related to Inmate Death

Shelby County District Attorney vehicle in the S.A. Jail parking lot.

August 24, 2026 - Three Shelby County jailers and a deputy have been arrested following an investigation into the in-custody death of Jamie Perry on July 19, 2026.

SH7 Near CR 1165 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

August 20, 2026 - State Highway 7 (SH7) West just east of CR 1165 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026.

SH7 West, Near FM 711 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

August 19, 2026 - State Highway 7 West (SH7) was the scene of a two-vehicle crash incident near FM 711 on August 18, 2026, at approximately 3:30pm.

Abuse of County Dumpster Program Instigates Security Measures; Violators Face Possible Prosecution

August 19, 2026 - Abuse of precinct dumpsters has forced action to be taken to prevent, and/or capture the identity of those who choose to take advantage of a public service provided by the county.

Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Three on Illegal Narcotics Charges

August 18, 2026 - A traffic stop on a Buick Le Sabre passenger vehicle led to the arrest of three individuals on narcotics charges on August 10, 2026, in Center.

Clarence Martin

SH 7 Scene of Traffic Incident Near FM 711

August 18, 2026 - State Highway 7 West just near the intersection of FM 711 is a scene of a two vehicle crash as of 4pm on August 18, 2026.

Local Agencies Have School Safety Meeting

August 18, 1016 - Local agencies gathered to participate in a school safety meeting at the active Shelby County courthouse on Monday, August 17, 2026.

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