August 14, 2024 - The 12th Circuit Court of Appeals District in Tyler has affirmed the trial court judgment on August 7, 2024, in the Shelby County criminal trial of Michael David Masteron.

Shelby County District Attorney Karren Price confirms the trial judgment against Michael David Masterson, who was convicted on five different counts manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, was affirmed by the 12th Court of Appeals. Masterson’s appeal included seven arguments.

August 12, 2024 - The Center Fire Department responded to a house fire on Louisiana Street Sunday, August 11, 2024.

August 11, 2024 - U.S. Highway 59 in Tenaha was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a log truck and a passenger vehicle Friday, August 9, 2024, at around 10:30am.

August 7, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department hosted a “School Safety Meeting” at the Shelby County Extension office Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Center. 

Representatives were present from law enforcement, fire departments, medical staff and schools.

August 6, 2024 - A county road in precinct 3 is scheduled to be temporarily closed due to railroad work to be conducted August 8, 2024 per Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3.

Commissioner Smith states, County Road 3831 at U.S. Highway 84 will be closed Thursday morning for the railroad to repair the railroad crossing.

Work will start around 5am and will probably take five or six hours.