County Ratifies Disaster Declaration, Makes Dumpsters Available for Debris

March 17, 2016 - The Shelby County Commissioners ratified the recent disaster declaration issued by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison and approved dupmsters to assist Precinct 3 with cleanup.

"I can declare the disaster, but within seven days we have to ratify for it to continue on, so that is what the meeting is primarily for," said Judge Harbison.

Judge Harbison noted Shelby County has been added to the governor's disaster proclamation for the state, with three additional counties also being added.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 34 Cases

March 16, 2016 - The Shelby County grand jury for the January Term 2016 of the 273rd Judicial District Court met Friday, March 11, 2016 and indicted 34 cases with all cases presented receiving indictment.

Emergency Crews Perform Life Saving Search, Rescue Operations

Local Authorities Highly Discourage Boat Traffic in Joaquin Area

March 13, 2016 - Due to weather conditions, traffic along certain areas of the Sabine River is highly discouraged. According to Nathan Skeen, Texas Game Warden, local authorities highly discourage boat traffic between U.S. Highway 84 boat ramp and Swede Johnson Boat Ramp/Lovick's Landing. Hazardous wake and wash could occur and boaters can be held liable, both criminally and civilly for damages

Patrols have been increased in this area by game wardens and Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies to ensure the safety of those in the area in efforts to prevent loss of life.

Commissioner 3 Barn, Joaquin VFD Fill Sand Bags

Woman Perishes Following Crash on FM 699

March 11, 2016 - A single-vehicle crash on FM 699 resulted in the death of a Joaquin woman on Thursday night, March 10, 2016.

Grandson of Center Residents Named Miracle Challenge Ambassador

March 8, 2016 - Mason Bonnette, grandson to Gerald and Anita Huddleston of Center, has been chosen as a Miracle Challenge Kid Ambassador. The Miracle Challenge is a benefit to the Children's Miracle Network.

Deputies Arrest Mother, Father of Child Who Perished in Fire

Raven Whitteck March 7, 2016 - The mother of a child who perished in a house fire on February 17, 2016 has been arrested by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on a charge of child endangerment relating to a surviving child.

U.S. 59, 84 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash in Timpson

March 3, 2016 - U.S. Highway 59 on the south end of Timpson was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Students Help Hamingway Change His Look

March 3, 2016 - Visitors to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library in Center may have noticed a change in scenary, as Hamingway the pig has taken on a new decor.

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