August 13, 2016 - The Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center is to be the beneficiary of over $19,000 in funding following the approval of the award of funds to the organization by the commissioners at their August 8, 2016 meeting.

Judge Allison Harbison stated the funds were capital credits originating from the electric companies.

"There's only specific ways that you can spend this money,", said Judge Harbison.

August 12, 2016 - An arrest has been made in connection with a house fire that occurred in Center on August 1, 2016.

Shaddrick Tawan McCollister, 32, of Center was arrested on August 10, 2016 and charged with arson, felony 2.

August 4, 2016 - The Shelby County grand jury for the July Term 2016 of the 123rd Judicial District Court met Wednesday, August 4, 2016 and indicted 39 cases.