Composed by Scott Flowers

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Observe Remembrance of USS Maine Sinking

February 15, 2016 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members braved the elements for an event held on the historic Shelby County Courthouse Monday, February 15, 2016 in observation of the USS Maine sinking and loss of the lives of its passengers during the Spanish-American War.

Veterans Speak Highly of VSO, County Upgrades Position to Full-time

Larry Hume, VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster February 12, 2016 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the full-time upgrade for Veteran's Service Officer Sherry Riley during the meeting of February 8, 2016.

Dual Crashes on U.S. 59 Result from Horse in Roadway

Joaquin VFD, DeSoto FD Fight House Fire Near City Square

February 10, 2016 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) and DeSoto Parish Fire District 1 fought a house fire near the Joaquin city square at 10:26am on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.

East Texas Awards & Engraving Holds New Owner Ribbon Cutting

February 9, 2016 - East Texas Awards & Engraving held a new owner ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. They were welcomed by members of the community and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) Ambassadors.

FM 3471, FM 2694 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash Involving Jeep

Crash Occurs in Center Amidst Sidewalk Construction

February 8, 2016 - Shelbyville Street at the intersection of Newman Street in Center was the location of a two-vehicle crash involving sidewalk construction workers and a pickup truck traveling in the northbound lane.