October 3, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners gave raises to many county employees following an executive session during their meeting held October 2, 2019.

When the meeting returned from executive session, Commissioner Charles Barr stated the outside auditors usually give the county a positive audit and he said that is a reflection on the county judge, some on the commissioners, as well as the County Auditor, and Treasurer.

"But there's a lot of people downstairs and around that do a lot of work and I think it has a lot to do with them as well," said Barr.

September 24, 2019 - Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, September 24, 2019, sometime before 7:30am.

September 22, 2019 - The Center Police Department reports an individual recently was victim of a fraudulent call resulting in the loss of several hundred dollars.

The fraudulent caller claimed to be with the Social Security Administration and requested the individual on the other end of the line purchase a gift card. The victim was then requested to supply them with the corresponding information. The actors of this crime were aware of the victim's name, date of birth and social security number.

September 4, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the closure of County Road 1039. Following discussion with Josh McAdams, who owns property on both sides of the roadway, the commissioners voted to close 696 feet of roadway.

September 4, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners are moving forward with the closure of a county road which connects U.S. Highway 96 North with FM 2026.