October 31, 2025 - Center Police Department confirms the discovery of the body of a male invividual that was on fire early Friday, October 31, 2025.

According to the Center Police Department, a 911 call was received at 6:14am regarding a down person on fire at a residence on the 500 block of Nobles Street in Center.

When patrol officers arrived at the scene, they observed the body of a deceased male.

Center Police Department Criminal Investigation Division was able to identify the deceased individual as Stacy Ruth, 55, of Center.

October 29, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners decided to lift the burn ban on Thursday morning, October 30 at 8am during their meeting Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

This decision was made with continued promise of strong winds on Wednesday. (Wind Advisory Issued from Tuesday 10pm to Wednesday 7pm)

October 27, 2025 - (Photos Courtesy Larry Hume) - VFW Post 8904 gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on Thursday, October 23, 2025 to remember those who lost their lives 42 years ago in Beirut, Lebanon due to the bombing of a Marine compound.

Pictured are (from left): Tammie Covington, Joel Covington, Nick Lebrun, and Johnny Covington.

October 26, 2025 - Covington Lumber and Construction Company held a customer appreciation day on Friday, October 24, 2025.

October 17, 2025 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary honored women serving in the military during a program held Friday, October 17, 2025, on the Center square and before the Shelby County Veterans Memorial.