June 4, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, state the bridge on CR 1440 off FM 138 is closed to through traffic due to a washout on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. 

For everyone’s safety, drivers are encouraged to choose an alternate route as this one is unavailable.

June 3, 2024 - Shelby County is receiving another round of stormy weather, and heavy wind is as of 10:38 pm Monday, June 3, 2024 possibly the cause of a tree that is reported to be across part of U.S. Highway 59 North outside of Tenaha, where a truck has also struck the tree. Emergency personnel is on scene there. (Update: by 1:43am the tree on U.S. 59 was clear).

State Highway 7 West just west of SL 500 has a tree across two lanes of traffic, and the Center Fire Department is reported to be working to clear that debris. 

June 3, 2024 - Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, reports that law enforcement officers are searching for Derrek Hughes, 33, of Joaquin.

Constable Cheatwood attempted to make a traffic stop on Hughes earlier in the day in Joaquin, and he evaded.

June 1, 2024 - (Update): 10pm - DETEC reports they have received notification that AEP has received structural damage and power is likely to not be restored tonight. In the event of an emergency, call 911. 

May 30, 2024 - Reports have been coming in to Shelby County Today of flooded roadways and trees down as a result of the storm which is currently over the area on May 30, 2024, at 8:07pm. Travelers are encouraged to use extreme caution when traveling, and stay off the roads if it isn't absolutely necessary.

"Turn Around, don't drown."