December 5, 2024 - Emergency responders were dispatched to a major two-vehicle crash in the 1100 block of U.S. Highway 59 South outside of Timpson at around 2:42pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, which proved fatal to one driver.

December 3, 2024 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 12 indictments on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2024 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Christopher Lamar Pleasant was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on July 7, 2024, Pleasant recklessly caused bodily injury to Crystal Fenley by striking her in the head with a stick, knocking her to the ground, and then choking her. (273rd Judicial District Court)

November 28, 2024 - Richardson Street in Joaquin is the site of an alleged illegal dumping incident and authorities are seeking details on those responsible.

According to Joaquin Mayor Jessie Griffith, used cooking grease was discovered on November 27, 2024, and authorities with TCEQ were contacted.

Mayor Griffith reports, a cleanup operation is ongoing and is expected to take days to complete.

November 16, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the arrest of Madisyn Ramsey, 18, of Tenaha on the charge of murder, felony 1, on November 13, 2024, in connection with the shooting death of Camo Morton, 17, of Timpson on July 27, 2023.

November 13, 2024 - A number of line item transfers and budget amendments were accomplished through approval of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court during their meeting held November 6, 2024.