April 28, 2016 - Rabies clinics were held earlier in April sponsored by Shelby County 4-H Clubs and Dr. Mark Jousan, DVM with Shelby Veterinary Associates in Center.
April 26, 2016 - A Shelby County grand jury impaneled for the January 2016 term of the 273rd Judicial District Court met on Monday, April 26, 2016 and indicted 29 cases.
Robert Jewell Harris and Rachael Ann Lowry were equally indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictments allege, on June 13, 2015 Harris and Lowry entered a building or portion of a building without the consent of James Hagler, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed the theft of $1,000 belonging to Hagler.
April 26, 2016 - The Timpson City Council meeting held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 had both high and low moments as Tommy Sparks was honored during the meeting for his 30 years of service to the city and at a later time Paul Smith was removed from the meeting.
April 21, 2016 - A Shelby County woman has been arrested by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department in connection with the shooting death of her brother on January 19, 2016.
April 21, 2016 - The Tenaha City Council meeting held on Monday, April 18, 2016 ended with the council wanting to know from the mayor why the Tenaha City Hall was closed early on recent Fridays without the prior knowledge of the council.
Durand Steadman, councilman, made the inquiry of Mayor Orinthia Johnson as he shared he had only just recently been made aware of the early closures. Steadman reported individuals have come to him asking why the office has been being closed on Fridays when they would try and pay their utility bills.
April 18, 2016 - A Center man has been arrested by the Center Police Department in connection with a burglary and arson investigation relating to the CASA of Deep East Texas office in Center.