January 29, 2016 - 2015 was an exciting year behind the scenes for Shelby County Today. March was the 10th anniversary for the website and all through the year a new version of shelbycountytoday.com was being developed.
With a goal of keeping loved features while improving the website's functionality, scttx.com was created. The new site is mobile friendly catering to the large number of viewers who visit through mobile devices.
Viewers can still use the well-known shelbycountytoday.com address which will forward to the scttx.com name. The overall functionality is the same; however, the backbone of the site is completely restructured. The new scttx.com is a database driven site offering viewers the ability to search for past stories, print and bookmark their favorite stories, share through social media, and more.
We're excited to start this new chapter in SCT's story and am thankful for your continued support of Shelby County's original online news source. Viewers will see changes in the near future as the new website continues to be developed into a new and better Shelby County Today.
Thank you to SCT Advertisers:
Shelby County Today is only possible thanks to advertisers. Please let our advertiser know how much you appreciate them supporting Shelby County Today. Because of them obituary listings, church announcements, fundraisers, personal announcements, personal classifieds, and so much more is available for free.
Message from J.J. Ford:
I have been blessed to be a part of SCT since 2007 when I started working with Richard and Rita Hughes who started the site in 2005. In June of 2010 the Hughes entrusted me and my family with ownership of shelbycountytoday.com and its future.
Since taking over the website I have had a desire to redesign the site to enable it to grow and change with technology as it develops. I soon realized the challenges which faced me day to day with the news, around town happenings and events, as well as volunteering when possible. SCT's busy daily schedule pushed the vision of a new website into the background.
In 2015 I began discussing with Greg Stuever, a website designer, possibilities for a new website. With his expertise and all the SCT team, the site is near completion. I have been slow to change to the new site due to a desire to ensure it's readiness. I trust in the Lord daily and look to him for guidance often. I feel the Lord is closing one door and opening another encouraging me to move forward. I pray you enjoy the new look of ShelbyCountyToday.
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5
Thank you to the Team Members of SCT:
Through the last five years I have had much support from my family and friends who have been a critical part of keeping Shelby County Today a viable source for online news for Shelby County. Leah Williams was a member of the SCT team from 2010 until 2014 when she began pursuing a career in nursing. I am proud to say she achieved her dream and is now a licensed nurse.
Vickie Martin, my mother, was a member of the SCT team from 2010 until 2014. She is now retired and enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Although not in the office, Vickie remains a part of the team providing a watchful eye over the sites functionality.
Scott Flowers joined the SCT team in February of 2014 and continues to be a vital team member. He is always willing to go where the news is rain or shine.
Sean Martin, my brother, joined the team in 2015 for a brief period of time to help while SCT was in need. Now my daughter, Cheyenne Ford, is the newest member of the team and is quickly learning the ropes of the online news.
