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Tenaha Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

January 12, 2021 - U.S. Highway 96 North (Tenaha Street) in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Center Fire Department personnel were quick to respond to the scene where they diverted traffic and helped assess the emergency needs of those involved.

Structure Collapses at Center PD Following Snowfall

January 11, 2021 - A structure where the Center Police Department parks patrol vehicles collapsed today and damaged several automobiles parked underneath. A large amount of snow appeared to still be on the roof when it collapsed.

Commissioners Learn of Needed Changes to DA Office

Newly sworn-on District Attorney Karren Price

Commissioners' Court Has Public Official Swearing-in Ceremony

Driver Loses Life in FM 1970 Crash

January 2, 2020 - FM 1970 just outside of Timpson was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash which resulted in the loss of life of the driver.

Shelby County Receives Over $900,000 in COVID Relief

December 30, 2020 - The Shelby County Commissioners were presented with good news from the Shelby County Auditor and Treasurer during their December 16, 2020 meeting relating to over $900,000 in Coronavirus Relief funds.

Center FUMC Hosts Christmas Eve Candlelight Caroling

Moderna Vaccine Arrives in Shelby County

Celina Figueroa is seen injecting Dr. Dixon Golden with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine.

December 28, 2020 - Hope Community Medicine in Center received and administered its first coronavirus vaccine at the office located on Tenaha Street today, December 28, 2020.

County Offices Closed Until Monday

December 23, 2020 - Anyone needing access to county offices should be aware the courthouse and county clerk's offices are closed as of December 22, 2020 and will re-open December 28, 2020.

Distracted Driving Results in SH7 Crash

December 20, 2020 - State Highway 7 (SH7) east of Center was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Saturday, December 19, 2020 stemming from distracted driving.

When first responders arrived at the location, the vehicle involved was on it's side blocking one lane of traffic.

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