Wanted Suspect Sought in Joaquin (Updated: 9:52pm)

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.

CGC Celebrates National Garden Week at Farmers State Bank

Center Garden Club members Janette Wittman (left) and Pam Sykes (right) are pictured with the display at Farmers State Bank.

SWEPCO, DETEC Report Major Outage (Update: 10:15)

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.

Flash Flooding Impacts Shelby County

Roads Reported to be Impacted by Flooding, Trees

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."

Shelbyville Dragons Baseball Team Heads to Regional Finals

May 30, 2024 - A group of avid Shelbyville Dragon Baseball fans gathered on the Center square for a sendoff May 30, 2024 as the baseball team was en-route to face Centerville at Bullard High School for Regional finals.

Business Sows Financial Benefit, SCOM Food Pantry Gains Harvest

May 30, 2024 - Shelby County outreach Ministries (SCOM) Food Pantry received a donation from The Lily Farm on May 17, 1014, in the amount of $2,630.

Constables, Truck Driver Rescue Family From Runaway Vehicle

May 28, 2024 - Precinct 5 Constables were engaged in a high-speed rescue involving a runaway vehicle Monday, May 27, 2024 that traveled through the northern part of Shelby County.

Josh Tipton, Shelby County Constable Precinct 5, reports being contacted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department alerting he and Deputy Constable John Pope that a white Toyota Corolla was approaching Shelby County from Nacogdoches on U.S. Highway 59.

Center HS Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

May 25, 2024 - (Photo Album) - Center High School held a graduation ceremony on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Roughrider Stadium.

Caution Encouraged on Early Morning Center Streets (Update)

May 24, 2024 - (Update): Shelby County Sheriff Chief Deputy Chad Hooper states a garbage truck broke a line as they were leaving the Sheriff's Department this morning after emptying a dumpster.

In response, the parking lot is roped off while the mess is cleaned up. The Sheriff's Department is open, and alternative parking will have to be used until the area is clear.

A viscous substance on some streets in Center is causing drivers to have difficulty and lose traction Friday, May 24, 2024.

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