September 29, 2026 - County Road 3068 was the scene of a truck-tractor rollover early Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Poultry haulers were removing chickens from a farm located approximately 1/4 mile from FM 414.

September 28, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners adopted the 2026-2027 budget and tax rate during their meeting held Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

During the budget workshop held just before the meeting, Commissioner Roscoe McSwain commented on some of the decisions that were made in adjusting the proposed budget in relation to the Sheriff's Department.

September 17, 2026 - State Highway 87 South was the scene of a single-vehicle crash incident on September 15, 2026, at around 9pm.

Emergency personnel with the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department were the initial responders to the location near CR 2156.

SVFD personnel enacted extrication procedures and using Jaws-of-Life were able to help free the driver of the vehicle and help move her to an ambulance.

September 16, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners set the number of reserve deputies for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department to 10 deputies during their September 9, 2026, meeting.

Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison explained that at their appointment, they must file an oath of office, then execute and file a bond in the amount of $2,000 payable to the sheriff. The open bond must be filed with a county clerk's office.