Loop 500, SH 7 East Scene of Three-Vehicle Crash

February 19, 2016 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 7 East and Loop 500 on Thursday, Februay 18, 2016.

DFPS to Take Custody of Sibling to Girl Who Perished in Fire

February 18, 2016 - According to an affidavit filed in the Shelby County 123rd Judicial District Court by Shelby County Attorney Gary Rholes, the four-year-old male sibling of a two-year-old female child who perished in a house fire in the Lone Cedar Community on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 is being taken into the custody of Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

Sheriff, County Being Sued Over Allegations of Misuse of Property, Retaliation

February 16, 2016 - Shelby County and Sheriff Willis Blackwell are the target of allegations which have been made by a Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy referencing the misuse of county property and retaliation against the officer.

According to court documents filed in the Shelby County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Derek Barbee, a 10-year officer with the department, is suing the sheriff and Shelby County for damages, special damages, costs of the suit and any financial relief the court may determine.

Judge Dickerson Wins Valentine's Gift Baskets

February 15, 2016 - The Center Police Department Ladies Auxiliary held a fundraiser for their scholarship program through a Valentines Day basket giveaway. The fundraiser was held until Saturday, February 13, 2016 in front of Brookshire Brothers in Center.

Political Forum Held in Timpson

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Observe Remembrance of USS Maine Sinking

February 15, 2016 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members braved the elements for an event held on the historic Shelby County Courthouse Monday, February 15, 2016 in observation of the USS Maine sinking and loss of the lives of its passengers during the Spanish-American War.

Veterans Speak Highly of VSO, County Upgrades Position to Full-time

Larry Hume, VFW Post 8904 Quartermaster February 12, 2016 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the full-time upgrade for Veteran's Service Officer Sherry Riley during the meeting of February 8, 2016.

Dual Crashes on U.S. 59 Result from Horse in Roadway

Joaquin VFD, DeSoto FD Fight House Fire Near City Square

February 10, 2016 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) and DeSoto Parish Fire District 1 fought a house fire near the Joaquin city square at 10:26am on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.

East Texas Awards & Engraving Holds New Owner Ribbon Cutting

February 9, 2016 - East Texas Awards & Engraving held a new owner ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. They were welcomed by members of the community and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) Ambassadors.

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