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Joaquin Railroad Tracks Scene of Train Derailment (Updated May 10)

May 10, 2021 - (Update): Debris from the train derailment which occurred in Joaquin on Friday, May 7, 2021, has been cleared and all crossings are once again open.

FM 139, FM 2747 Scene of Major Two-Vehicle Crash

May 7, 2021 - The interesection of FM 139 and FM 2747 was the scene of a major two-vehicle collision Friday May 7, 2021.

Emergency personnel with the Huxley and Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Departments were called to the scene as one driver involved was trapped.

Newly Elected Tenaha City Council Members Sworn-in

Pictured are the Tenaha City Council (from left): Bryan Adams, Janice Barton, Linda Vickery, Florance Adams, and Oneal Jones.

Constables Arrest Timpson Man on Drug, Firearms Charges

May 6, 2021 - A Timpson man has been arrested on drug and firearms violations following the discovery of illegal narcotics and stolen firearms.

Center PD Investigates Terry Street Residence Assault

May 5, 2021 - Center Police Officers responded to an assault at residence on Terry Street around 10am on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Ambulance personnel responded to the location to provide medical assistance to the victim.

Trees Down Due to Storm Impact

May 4, 2021 - Trees are down in Center, May 4, 2021, following a storm which is currently over Shelby County as of 12:30pm.

A tree is blocking the northbound traffic lanes of State Highway 7 West (Nacogdoches Highway) near the Principe De Paz church.

Center PD Investigates Crash on Tenaha Street (Updated)

April 30, 2021 - Center Police Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Tenaha Street Monday, April 26, 2021.

The crash occurred just before the intersection with Hudson Street at around 8:30pm.

U.S. Highways 59, 84 Scene of Major Crash in Timpson (Update)

April 30, 2021 - U.S. Highway 59 at the intersection with U.S. Highway 84 was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash in Timpson on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 5:50pm.

FM 711 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

April 28, 2021 - FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, April 27, 2021 which resulted in major damage to the vehicle involved.

Charges Against Former Shelby County Jail Sergeant Dismissed

April 26, 2021 - Several cases against a former Shelby County Jail Sergeant have been dismissed as of March 11, 2021 in the 123rd Judicial District Court with LeAnn K. Rafferty presiding.

According to court documents charges against Korey Lanier McClure, 45, of Tenaha included:

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