Center FD Fights House Fire on College Street

November 4, 2020 - College Street in Center was the scene of a house fire Wednesday, November 4, 2020 around 1:15pm.

Joaquin City Council Has Three Positions Up for Election Today

November 3, 2020 - The City of Joaquin is holding election for three at-large City Council seats from 7am until 7pm today, November 3, 2020.

The candidates are as follows and as they are ordered on the ballot:

Steve R. Cockrell
Frank Cooper (Incumbent)
Floyd Blackman
Sage Davis
Krystal Sandifer Raybon (Incumbent)
Jessie Griffith (Incumbent)

Voting today is held at 175 Faulkville Street, Joaquin, Texas 75954, at the Methodist Church.

Commissioners Court Declares November to be 'Home Care and Hospice Month'

November 3, 2020 - During the October 28th Commissioners' Court meeting, the court declared November to be Home Care and Hospice Month.

The Proclamation:

While many Texans suffering from illness or injuries receive quality care from dedicated health care professionals in hospitals or other facilities, some Texans need or prefer a more comfortable, intimate setting.

Center Police Department Investigates Bank ATM Vandalism

November 3, 2020 - The Center Police Department is once again investigating the vandalism and attempted theft of a local bank automated teller machine (ATM) as of Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Center FUPC Church Congregants Welcome Pastor Home

October 30, 2020 - Center First United Pentecostal Church Pastor Andy Wilson and his family were welcomed home by church members gathered outside of the church in Center on Hurst Street Friday, October 30, 2020.

Timpson Council Remains Cautious Over Sidewalk Repairs

October 29, 2020 - The Timpson City Council agreed to move forward with planning for work on the sidewalk at the corner of Austin and Bremond Streets during their meeting October 26, 2020; however, their decision didn't exactly align with the approval of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) decision.

Immediately following the completion of the EDC meeting, the Timpson City Council convened and Mayor Debra Smith informed the council of the EDC decision to move forward with Cox Contractors handling the project at an expected possible cost of $38,000.

Timpson EDC Approves Sidewalk Repair at JP, Constable New Office Location

October 28, 2020 - (EDC Articles of Incorporation) - The Timpson Economic Development Corporation discussed possible funding of a sidewalk project at the intersection of Austin and Bremond Streets during their meeting held Monday, October 26, 2020. This is in front of the new location of the Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace office.

Commissioners Upgrade Sheriff's Department Dispatch Equipment

October 28, 2020 - A new communications console for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department has been OK'd by the County Commissioners, and at an even lower rate than originally projected during their emergency meeting held Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Commissioners Consider Potential $70,000 Emergency Expenditure

October 27, 2020 - Shelby County Commissioners addressed the dire need of replacement radio dispatch equipment during an emergency session held Monday, October 26, 2020.

Center Police Officers Foil Bank ATM Theft (Update Oct. 22)

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