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Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Hurst Street Crash Incident (Update: 1:29pm Thursday)

November 3, 2019 - Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian who was fatally injured as a result of the incident.

6th Annual Halloween in the Hole Photos

October 31, 2019 - The 6th Annual Halloween in the Hole was held Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Center High School baseball field.

A large number of area businesses' and individuals set up tables and handed out candy to a large number of children attending in halloween costumes.

Excelsior ISD Halloween Costume Contest Results

October 25, 2019 - (Album) - Excelsior ISD held their annual Halloween Carnival October 19, 2019 in the school gymnasium.

Center Fire Department Visits with Area Students for Fire Prevention Week

October 24, 2019 - The Center Fire Department recently visited with students from area schools for Fire Prevention Week.

Thompson Approved as New Extension Agent by Commissioners

Second Annual Fall Festival of Hope Has Great Success

October 22, 2019 - (Album) - The Second Annual Fall Festival of Hope was held Saturday, October 19, 2019 on the Center square.

Joaquin Homecoming Parade, Crowning Photos

October 22, 2019 - Joaquin recently held their Homecoming activities on Friday, October 18, 2019. The parade traveled through the downtown Joaquin area at 4pm and the game against Timpson was at 7pm with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen.

Veronica's Soul Food Restaurant Has Ribbon Cutting Event

October 18, 2019 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors welcomed Veronica's Soul Food Restaurant with a new member ribbon cutting October 18, 2019 at their location of 818 Shelbyville Street in Center.

Constable Investigation into Boat Theft Leads to Arrest

October 17, 2019 - An investigation into the theft of a boat has resulted in the arrest of a Joaquin man.

Johnny Ray Taylor, 23, of Joaquin was arrested on charges of theft (DeSoto Parish), and criminal damage (DeSoto Parish) on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

SH 7 Outside Joaquin Scene of Fatal Crash Incident (Updated)

Update: The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the name of the driver of the van which perished in the fatal crash on Sunday to be Cedric Walker, 53 from Keithville, LA. No additional information is available at this time.

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