Commissioners Distribute Child Safety Fee Funds; Discuss Cell Phone Options

September 30, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners disbursed Child Safety Fee funds to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during their September 29, 2021, special meeting.

County Judge Allison Harbison stated the current balance of the fund for that fee was $20,220. Subtracting the administrative fee and distribution to incorporated cities in Shelby County, the amount to be considered was $13,293.81.

SH 7 West Scene of Motorcycle, Truck Crash Incident

September 27, 2021 - State Highway 7 (SH 7) West was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on September 20, 2021, involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck hauling a trailer.

Constable Discovers Trove of Stolen Property Linking Tx. Counties, La. Parish

Pictured above are (from left): Panola County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Martin, and Roy Cheatwood, Shelby County Constable Precinct 3.

SC Constables Actively Investigating Stolen Gun Cases

Pictured above are Hannah Reyna, Nacogdoches County Deputy Precinct 1 Constable, and Roy Cheatwood, Shelby County Constable Precinct 3.

VFW Post 8904 Observes POW/MIA Recognition Day; Judge Harbison Places Wreath

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SH 87 South Scene of Fatal Crash (Updated)

September 21, 2021 - State Highway 87 South was the scene of a major two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, sometime just before 6:50am.

Prnka Crowned 2021 Joaquin High School Homecoming Queen

September 17, 2021 - (Album) - The Joaquin Rams competed against the Ore City Rebels during their 2021 Homecoming game Friday, September 17, 2021.

SH 87 South of Center Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

September 16, 2021 - State Highway 87 South was the scene of a single-vehicle crash September 14, 2021, just south of CR 2010.

County Attorney Negotiates Settlement on Illegal Gambling Operation

September 16, 2021 - The Shelby County Attorney's Office has negotiated a settlement September 16, 2021, involving the alleged illegal gambling activities uncovered by Shelby County Constables on September 5, 2021.

Commissioners Approve New Budget, Increase in Taxes

September 15, 2021 - Shelby County Commissioners approved a budget and tax rate for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year during a budget workshop held September 8, 2021.

County Judge Allison Harbison explained the total tax rate will be $0.7227, with the county tax rate being $0.6432, and the road and bridge tax rate being $0.0795 for a two cent increase in the total tax rate.

A motion carried to adopt the proposed budget with nine budget amendments and changes as listed by Commissioner Roscoe McSwain to become effective October 1, 2021.

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