Ricky King sworn into City of Center Chief of Police position for the Center Police Department at the beginning of April 2025.

July 16, 2025 - Just over 100 days into a new chapter for the Center Police Department has seen changes in promotions and organization.

July 3, 2025 - What better way to celebrate 4th of July than to present veterans with quilts! The Scrap Happy Quilters group visited Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center and presented Quilts of Valor to resident veterans. The patriotic quilts were given to Clyde Smith, David Boyd, Darry Rushing, David Satterwhite, and Aubrey Wilson.

Pine Grove expresses their appreciation to the group of quilters for their gifts which brought excitement and joy to the veterans. Happy 4th of July from the Scrap Happy Quilters and Pine Grove Nursing Center!

June 20, 2025 - Due to a power outage in Center, the Shelby County Courthouse and County Offices closed at noon on Friday, June 20, 2025. All offices will reopen on Monday, June 23rd with regular business hours. Courthouse regular business hours are 8am to 4:30pm.

June 18, 2025 - A power outage occurred in Center around 9:20am Wednesday, June 18. Swepco reports 2,998 customers are out of power and gave an estimated restoration time orginally of 1:30pm. As of 9:42am, restoration for all customers has been moved to 2pm.

June 12, 2025 - JuliAnn Hagar was named on the DeVry University Spring 2025 Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester.