September 22, 2016 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the budget for the 2016-2017 year during their special meeting held Monday, September 19, 2016.

Judge Allison Harbison reported to the commissioners the general budget is $6,605,202. The combined road and bridge budgets for all precincts is $4,019,312 for a total including general and road and bridge of $10,524,514 making up the operating budget.

September 19, 2016 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a three-vehicle crash Friday, September 16, 2016 which resulted in injuries for several involved and the arrest of one driver.

September 16, 2016 - VFW Post 8904 & Auxiliary hosted a POW/MIA Recognition event Friday, September 16, 2016 in front of the Shelby County Veterans Memorial.

September 14, 2016 - The Center Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire located behind the old Pilgrim's Pride Hatchery on Santa Fe Street in Center at 5:16am September 14, 2016.

September 9, 2016 - The Center Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home on fire off Waterhouse Road September 9, 2016.