September 29, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners have lifted the burn ban during their meeting held September 29, 2023.

Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, moved to lift the burn ban effective today, September 29, 2023, and Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, seconded the motion.

Those who burn are encouraged to continue to be extremely careful and be aware they can still be liable for damage to others property should their fire get out of control and cause damage.

September 25, 2023 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of CR 1656 was the scene of a reported major two-vehicle crash Friday, September 22, 2023. 

September 18, 2023 - County Road 1548 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash during the early morning hours of September 17, 2023.

September 14, 2023 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 27 indictments on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2023 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Justin Goodman was indicted for deadly conduct discharge firearm, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on October 13, 2022, Goodman discharged a firearm at or in the direction of a habitation of Franklin Lee Goodman, with reckless disregard as to whether said habitation was occupied.

Stephanie Elswick, Happy Tails Adoption Center, spoke with the commissioners about some of the programs the group is working on,

September 13, 2023 - The commissioners were presented with a proposal during their August 30, 2023, meeting to treat the historic courthouse for termites.