August 21, 2023 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on Sunday, August 20, 2023, a large fire was reported in the Spann's Chapel area off of Highway 96 South. Numerous Fire Departments from Shelby County responded to the area, along with the Texas Forest Service, federal, state, and out of state Fire Departments assisting to battle the massive fire that covered 500 acres. 

Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies assisted with traffic control and evacuations of residents that were in high-risk locations, on County Roads 1015, 1021, 1022, and 1026.

August 7, 2023 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on July 27, 2023, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a shooting incident at a residence in Timpson.

Upon the arrival of law enforcement personnel, a 17-year-old male subject identified as Camo Morton was found deceased from an apparent gun shot wound.

Statement from Sheriff Kevin W. Windham regarding sex offender registration in Shelby County:

May 19, 2023 - On Thursday, May 19, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office hosted an employee appreciation lunch at our office. We were generously blessed with an outpour of support from our community and are so appreciative of the kindness we were shown.