VFW, First Responders Gather at Memorial for Patriot Day (Video)

Commissioners Accept Portable Building Donation, Purchase Sheriff's Dept. Cameras

September 7, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the receipt of a donation of two storage buildings during their meeting September 1, 2021, for radio antenna equipment.

Constables Halt Alleged Illegal Gambling Operation

September 7, 2021 - Shelby County Constables have taken action to halt an alleged illegal gambling operation Sunday, September 5, 2021, which was ongoing in the northern part of the county.

A total of 16 gambling machines and a large sum of money were taken into evidence by the officials.

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Observe Victory Over Japan Day; Baker Receives Honor (Video)

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Center HS Crowns Snell Queen, Randle Princess of 2021 Homecoming

Northern Shelby County Constables Round Up Stolen Vehicles

September 2, 2021 - Northern Shelby County Constables Josh Tipton, Precinct 5, and Roy Cheatwood, Precinct 3, report the recovery of several ATV and UTV units in the Timpson area.

Constable Cheatwood took a report of a stolen ATV in the Sardis community Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Commissioners Talk Budget, Tax Rate; County Attorney Seeks Open Discussion

August 21, 2021 - Gary Rholes, County Attorney, addressed the Shelby County Commissioners on August 18, 2021, during a budget workshop regarding a desire for more transparency as he stated he had been hearing "rumors" about public officials not receiving raises. He has also heard, amongst other employees who may receive raises in the upcoming budget, those who are beneficiary of an added benefit may not be granted a raise in reflection of that added benefit.

Commissioners Learn of Jail Plumbing Issues, Approve Constable Donation

September 1, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners were updated during their meeting August 18, 2021, on Shelby County Jail plumbing issues.

Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison explained a plumbing inspection camera had been fed into the jail plumbing system to help determine some issues with the system and Gary Adams with DRG Architects addressed the court.

"We ran a camera down your main drains, we knew we had problems," said Adams. "The camera was showing us some low spots in the line."

VFW Post 8904 Honors Iraq War Veterans, 13 KIA in Afghanistan (Video)

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Area Fire Departments Honor Chief Pugh

August 30, 2021 - Area fire departments honored the passing of Perry Pugh, Joaquin Fire Chief, August 20, 2021.

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