April 26, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners considered a property tax exemption during their meeting held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and donated equipment for the Precinct 5 Constable’s office during their meeting held Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
April 23, 2024 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 30 indictments on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The grand jury was impaneled for the January 2024 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.
Tiffany Lee Parker was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 25, 2024, operated a Chevrolet Colorado truck without the effective consent of Adrian Gomez, the owner. (123rd Judicial District Court)
April 23, 2024 - As of 3:15pm the gas has been shut off and residents businesses have been allowed back in. Gas service to buildings will remain off for several hours until repairs are completed.
April 19, 2024 - The Center Police Department confirms, Hometown Tackle and Marine was the victim of a burglary that is believed to have taken place during the night of April 9, 2024, and the early morning hours of April 10, 2024.
Items taken include fish finders, depth finders, trolling motors, power poles, and items of that nature from the boats of customers that were being repaired.
There was no evidence recovered that anyone gained entrance to the building during the theft.
April 18, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were presented with a request during their April 10, 2024 meeting for an increase to Shelby County’s yearly contribution to the Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District (SSWCD) #449 from $7,000 to $9,000 or $10,000.
Terry Allen, Vice-Chairman of the SSWCD board, submitted a request by letter and Judge Harbison offered the court the opportunity to hear directly from the SSWCD at a future meeting. Commissioner Bellmyer said he would like SSWCD to attend court to provide a presentation on the duties they perform.
April 17, 2024 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a single-vehicle crash where the vehicle involved traveled down an embankment Wednesday, April 10, 2024.