Constable Pct 4 Resigns from Office Via Facebook

February 6, 2020 - Newly sworn in Constable of Precinct 4 Bryan Gray announced on Facebook on Thursday, February 6, he was resigning from office due to health issues.

Shooter Incident Leads to One Arrest; No Active Shooter Incident Reported (Update)

Update - The suspect provided law enforcement with incorrect identification and will be receiving an additional charge of Failure to Identify. The suspect is actually Jeremy Wade, age 30.

January 28, 2020 - The Center Police Department received a call Tuesday, January 28th for shots fired on Carroll Street around 10am.

12 Vietnam Veteran Names Read During Vietnam Peace Accord Observance

January 29, 2020 - Twelve Shelby County Vietnam Veteran names were read in honor of their service and ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam Peace Accord Observance hosted by VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Rotarians Hear from RYLA Attendees

From left: Kristen Orsak, Jake Liker, and Kennedy Bush

January 27, 2020 - During Tuesday’s Rotary meeting, three Center High School students spoke to the club about their recent trip to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp.

Roughrider Academy Graduates 18 Students During Winter Commencement

Meet the Candidates Public Event Set for Jan. 24th

Shelbyville HS Senior Receives New Car

January 23, 2020 - Shelbyville High School Senior Kolby Parker was selected out of hundreds of applications to receive a new car from Premier Kia in Lufkin, Texas.

Roughrider Academy Winter Graduating Class of 2020

January 23, 2020 - The Center ISD Roughrider Academy will have Winter Graduation on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30pm. The graduation will be in the CHS Cafetorium. Everyone is invited to attend as many helped in shaping the lives of these young ladies and young men. With 18 students graduating and several receiving scholarships, it is going to be a very special night.

List of Candidates Who Filed for Place on 2020 Primary Ballots

Updated January 14, 2020 - The candidates have been updated to the order they will appear on the ballot.

December 10, 2019 - The filing deadline for a place on the 2020 Primary Democrat and Republican Ballots expired as of 6pm on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Once again, all candidates running for local Shelby County offices filed on the Republican Party ballot. County Chair candidates are Democrat Party - Patsy A. Handy and Republican Party - Leigh Porterfield.

Republican Party Candidates

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Panola County Sheriff's Deputy Killed Tuesday Morning

December 31, 2019 - Shelby County Today offers condolences to the family and friends of the Panola County Sheriff's Deputy killed in the line of duty early Tuesday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Panola County Sheriff's Department and the deputy's family. The death was reported on The Panola Watchman. To read the story, click here.

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