Composed by J.J. Ford

Center HS Cross Country Team Competes at Hallsville Invitational

September 11, 2015 - The Center HS Cross Country varsity boys earned 1st place out of 28 teams (1A-4A) at the 4th Annual Hallsville XC Invitational Meet held Friday morning, September 11, 2015 in Hallsville.

In the 5K race, Giovani Angel placed 3rd out of the total 235 runners. Ruben Soto placed 9th followed by Arnol Escobedo who placed 11th.

Center JV Falls to Buna, 28 to 6

September 4, 2015 - Thursday evening, September 3rd, Center (JV) Roughriders struggled against the Buna (JV) Cougars with the final score being 28-6.

To start the game, Buna won the toss and elected to receive the ball. The Cougars drove to the Center 10 yard line; however, the Riders defense held them and neither team got on the board during the first quarter.

Notice to Appear in Court Scam Alert

September 4, 2015 - Larry Hume emailed Shelby County Today concerning an email he received with 'Notice to appear in Court #000540624' in the subject field and a file attached.

Center and Joaquin Firemen Fill the Boot for MDA, Raise Over $5,000

September 2, 2015 - Shelby County firemen took to the streets on Saturday morning, August 29th to fill the boot to fight muscle disease. Firemen have been supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for 60 years strong.

SCT Viewers Warn of Water Shutoff Phone Scam

September 2, 2015 - Shelby County Today has received multiple reports from viewers concerning a new phone scam involving the threat of having your water disconnected.

Rotary Club Donates to RSF, Learns About Advances in Heart Catheterization

September 2, 2015 - Center Rotary Club presented a check to the Catherine Pinkston Roughrider Scholarship Foundation (RSF) during the September 1st Rotary Club meeting. Accepting the $33,000 plus check was Jerry Pinkston, RSF board president.

Two-Vehicle Crash Occurs Saturday in Drizzling Rain

August 24, 2015 - In drizzling rain a two-vehicle crash on San Augustine Street resulted in minor injuries Saturday afternoon, at 3:30pm near the intersection of Southview Circle.

Walker Family Receives Senate Proclamation, In Memory of Dolores Ann Walker

From left: Burton Brown, Cindy Brown, John Black, Alissa Hailey, Laura Walker, Gene Walker, Pam Phelps, and Jason Locke.

Leary Performs on Bobby Jones Present in Nashville, TN

Bobbie Jones and Christina Leary August 21, 2015 - Christina Leary performed her song 'Breathe' from her new CD release, "Free To Praise," on the Bobby Jones Presents gospel show on August 15, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.

SSB and Rotary Unveil New Street Sign

Photos by Whitney Burgay

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