April 25, 2025 - A Shelby County Jury sought a 20-year sentence for Kendell Mardis after hearing testimony April 23-24, 2025, in the 123rd Judicial District Court with Judge LeAnn K. Rafferty Presiding in the case of Kendell Mardis involving the death of Camo Morton on July 2023.

April 21, 2025 - Emergency responders with multiple agencies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash Friday, April 18, 2025, involving 18-wheeler truck tractors on State Highway 87 South (SH87).

April 15, 2025 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, announces the closure of a bridge crossing on CR 4117 until further notice as of April 15, 2025.

Barricades have been placed on the Shelby County side of the bridge to indicate closure. 

Commissioner Bellmyer was recently informed of damage to the bridge and Keith Finchum, Commissioner Officer Precinct 1 for Nacogdoches, has placed barricades on the Nacogdoches County side.

April 9, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners recognized a proclamation declaring Texas Soil and Water Stewardship week for the week of April 27 – May 4, 2025, and approved the purchase of two trucks through Center Motor Company during their meeting held April 9, 2025.

April 8, 2025 - Commissioner Bellmyer reports that the CR 4778 bridge re-deck project is complete.

The road is now open to all traffic.