August 31, 2015 - The Shelby County commissioners met on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 9am to discuss the possibility of lifting the burn ban in Shelby County. At this time the burn ban remains in effect. The commissioners will still be considering lifting it; however, at this time they did not feel it was time to lift it yet.
August 24, 2015 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved a savings of $160,000 through a new office system contract approved during their meeting held on Monday, August 24, 2015, as well as a new vehicle for the Precinct 2 Constable office.
Judge Harbison contacted Innovative Office Systems, the company which provides printer and copier equipment for the county about the current contract and renegotiated with the company. According to Judge Harbison the county uses 50 pieces of equipment provided by the company.
August 20, 2015 - A ribbon cutting event hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors was held on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the office of Luquette Chiropractic in Center.
August 19, 2015 - The Timpson City Council voted to approve the reduction in force to a four-man police force at their meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2015 by way of an unexpected vote from councilman George Grace.
August 17, 2015 - Into the depths of Toledo Bend divers searched on Thursday morning, August 13, 2015 for three vehicles just off Swede Johnson [SRA #1] near Joaquin.
August 14, 2015 - A two-vehicle crash occurred at the common incident location of the Wal Mart entrance in Center on Friday, August 14, 2015 as one vehicle was attempting to cross Hurst Street at 5:19pm.