August 29, 2025 - The City of Joaquin is currently running on water supplied by Logansport, LA., due to a contamination issue originating on Haslam Strip. Joaquin mayor Jessie Griffith has confirmed the issue and said that the ground was contaminated at a location near the truck stop and water being supplied by the city is safe to drink.

August 26, 2025 - Hallmark Center Fixtures Operations (CFO) held a 65th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at their facility in Center.

August 22, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 21 indictments on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Robert Marcus McDonald was indicted for injury to a child, elderly individual or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on February 28, 2025, McDonald caused bodily injury to Joseph Gennaro, an individual 65 years of age or older, by pulling him from a vehicle and punching him in the face. (123rd Judicial District Court)

John Pope (left) is seen seated beside Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4 (right).

August 20, 2025 - Following an executive session held during Shelby County Commissioners’ Court on August 20, 2025, John Pope was appointed Constable Precinct 5 

August 14, 2025 - A manhunt is underway following a traffic stop on State Highway 7 West that occurred Thursday morning, August 14, 2025, which involved multiple agencies including at the federal level.