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VFW Post 8904, Community Members Place Flags for Memorial Day

Joaquin VFD Frees 18-wheeler Driver of U.S. 84 Crash Incident

May 20, 2026 - (Submitted photos) - U.S. Highway 84 near the intersection of State Highway 7 East just in front of the Joaquin Apartments in a rest area was the scene of a major traffic incident involving an 18-wheeler on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 1:22am.

U.S. 59 Crash Involves Creek; Passenger Takes Life-Flight, Three FDs Respond

May 18, 2026 - U.S. Highway 59 between Timpson and Tenaha at Flat Fork Creek was the scene of a major crash incident involving a pickup truck and trailer that had left the roadway into a creek on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at around 7:22am.

CR 1005 Repair Project Complete; Roadway Open Again

May 15, 2026 - Commissioner Roscoe McSwain reports that the CR 1005 project is finished and is fully open for travel.

Grace Sworn-in as Timpson Mayor; Ramsey, Coan Take Seats on Council

Cedric Grace is seen taking the oath of his office as Timpson mayor during the May 12, 2026 meeting of the Timpson City Council.

May 13, 2026 - Newly elected Timpson public officials were sworn in during the Tuesday, May 12, 2026, meeting of the Timpson City Council.

Commissioners See Clear to Window Replacement Project; Work Plans Begin for AgriLife Campus

May 6, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners decided to move forward on a window replacement project to the active Shelby County Courthouse, which has been in line for repair for a couple of years.

SC Commissioners Allow Sheriff's Department Purchase, Project

May 5, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners addressed two needs of the Shelby County Sheriff's Department during their meeting held Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

SC Commissioners Agree to Opiod Settlement; District Judges Make Staff Adjustments

Portion of CR 1005 to be Closed Until Further Notice

May 5, 2026 - Commissioner Roscoe McSwain reports that County Road 1005 will be closed at Mill Creek starting at 8am Tuesday, May 5, until further notice for bridge work.

Residents and other traffic are encouraged to plan an alternate route until completion.

Many Gather for Fields of Faith in Shelbyville

May 1, 2026 - (Photo Album) - Area residents and students participated in the Fields of Faith event with guest speaker Cameron Tate on April 19, 2026, in Shelbyville.

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