October 19, 2023 - U.S. Highway 84 at the intersection of CR 4475 outside of Tenaha was the scene of a major four-vehicle crash Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

October 16, 2023 - Joaquin High School has crowned Ke'Maria Wilson their 2023 Homecoming Queen. Congratulations Queen Ke'Maria!

The Joaquin Rams competed against the San Augustine Wolves for their Homecoming game; however, the Wolves defeated the Rams with a final score of 49-48.

October 7, 2023 - The East Texas Poultry Festival Broiler Show has ended and Judge Daniel De Leon named Cori Lawson Grand Champion for the second year in a row!

Reserve Champion was awarded to Cale Cornelius for her set of birds. Congratulations!

October 4, 2023 - Two suspects were apprehended following a pursuit which traveled from Shelby County into Panola County on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The attempted traffic stop began on U.S. Highway 96 in Shelby County and ended near CR 4053 in Panola County.

According to information provided by Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4, the Shelby County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to stop for a school bus dropping kids off on October 3, 2023 at approximately 4pm.