August 16, 2023 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 32 indictments on Monday, July 26, 2023. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2023 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.
Larry Dewayne Thomas was indicted for burglary of a building, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 3, 2023, Thomas had intent to commit theft and entered a building or a portion of a building not then open to the public, without the consent of Abundant Love Church, the owner. (273rd Judicial District Court)
August 16, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners heard several financial updates from the county treasurer and were informed on tax rate options to consider by the tax assessor during their August 9, 2023 meeting.
August 10, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a residence on Price Street not far from the intersection of Wiseman Street on August 4, 2023 at around 11:30pm.
August 10, 2023 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of State Loop 500 (SL 500) was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, August 4, 2023.
August 8, 2023 - Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash Saturday, August 4, 2023, in Tenaha at the intersection of U.S. Highways 96 and 59.
August 8, 2023 - Toledo Automotive Supply (Napa) owners and staff celebrated Mike Johnson and his 40 years as an employee of the business and his service to the community on August 8, 2023.
Jasen Watlington commented that his father Cecil Watlington, who was present for the celebration, hired Johnson when he was 45. Before working for Toledo Automotive Supply, Johnson moved to the area from California.