September 4, 2023 - Center Fire Department and Center Police Department responded to a tree on a car in the 1300 block of Shelbyville Street in Center on September 4, 2023.
August 31, 2023 - VFW Post 8904 members and auxiliary honored Iraq War Veterans during a ceremony held on the Center square at the Shelby County Historic Courthouse on August 31, 2023.
August 30, 2023 - During the current burn ban, Shelby County Commissioners are allowing the use of their dumpsters for household trash. This is only during the burn ban and is not in any way meant to replace regular household trash service.
Prohibited items aren’t allowed, such as, tires, paint, batteries, etc.
Residents can only utilize the dumpster of the precinct where they live. Each commissioner yard may not have the same hours. Review the following information to determine when you can access the dumpster in your area:
August 29, 2023 - Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 87 (SH87) which resulted in the death of a Center woman near Timpson on August 29, 2023, four miles from Timpson.
August 29, 2023 - Emergency personnel in Shelby County escorted a Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy through the area as his body was being transported to Tyler for autopsy August 29, 2023.
August 28, 2023 - Leading up to the storm which hit Shelby County August 27, 2023, there have been many wildfires that have burned hundreds of acres in the county, and one night of steady rain isn’t enough to offset the lack of moisture in the ground and dryness in the area.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has reported issuing five burn ban violations today, August 28, 2023, so far. The burn ban Has Not been lifted.
These fines are $500 plus court costs. Citations are mandatory. Do Not Burn.
August 27, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a woods fire located behind the Goodwill on Tenaha Street in Center August 27, 2023, at around 3:30pm.