VFW Post 8904, Ladies Auxiliary Host Flag Retirement Ceremony

June 13, 2015 - (Album) In recognition of Flag Day, members of VFW Post 8904 and Ladies Auxiliary held a U.S. flag retirement ceremony at their post home.

Children Participate in Library Summer Reading Program

Large Tank Convoy Slows Traffic in Shelby County

June 11, 2015 - Traffic in Shelby County was slowed down considerably in certain areas as a large convoy rolled through on U.S. 96 hauling enormous tanks on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

Sheriff's Deputy has Close Call While Directing Rodeo Traffic

June 10, 2015 - Following the Shelby County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo held on Friday, June 5, 2015 Shelby County Sheriff's Officers were directing traffic from the event just before 11pm when an officer was almost struck by a vehicle .

Transport to Hospital Results for Driver Involved in Single-Vehicle Crash

June 10, 2015 - The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash was transported to the hospital on Friday, June 5, 2015 following the incident.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) report, at 8:21pm a grey 2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck driven by Colton Dewayne Tyre, 23, of Shelbyville was traveling west on FM 417 at an unsafe speed.

As the pickup truck was near County Road 2380 Tyre lost control of the vehicle, traveled into the eastbound lane and into the south ditch where the truck rolled and came to rest on the driver's side facing east.

Center Garden Club Proclaims National Garden Week

June 10, 2015 - The Center Garden Club issued a proclamation on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 declaring June 7-13, 2015 as National Garden Week.z

DWI Arrest Results from Two-Vehicle Crash

June 10, 2015 - A DWI arrest resulted from a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 East at the intersection of FM 2608 on Friday, June 5, 2015.

Center Citizens Express Concerns Over Possible Rezoning

June 9, 2015 - Citizens of Center addressed the Center City Council in relation to a request for a rezone and specific use permit made by Mark Ivey at 413 Hurst Street.

The property, currently zoned heavy commercial (C-2), is located between Arcadia Road and Crawford Street and includes such businesses as Bob's Pawn and Gun, State Farm Insurance and Handy Andy's liquor store. Ivey's request was to modify the zoning to industrial (M1) and a corresponding specific use permit to install and maintain a billboard.

Commissioners Proclaim Hunger Awareness Week, Consider D.A. Liability Coverage

Pictured are (from left): Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct; Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1; Sherry Harding SCOM Executive Director; Allison Harbison Shelby County Judge; Ann Blackwell, SCOM Board Member; Peggy Buddin, SCOM Board member; Travis Rodgers, Commissioner Precinct 2; Bradley Allen, Commissioner Precinct 4.

Pony Express Announces Timpson Frontier Days; Visits Joaquin, Center

Pictured are (from left: Sheriff Willis Blackwell; Debra Pate Smith, Timpson Mayor; Leigh Porterfield, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce representative; Danny Dixon and his horse Pepper; Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge; Marilyn Corder, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce; Rose Dixon; Meg Camp, Dennise Meek and Sarah Dixon astride her horse Floyd.

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