June 3, 2024 - Shelby County is receiving another round of stormy weather, and heavy wind is as of 10:38 pm Monday, June 3, 2024 possibly the cause of a tree that is reported to be across part of U.S. Highway 59 North outside of Tenaha, where a truck has also struck the tree. Emergency personnel is on scene there. (Update: by 1:43am the tree on U.S. 59 was clear).
State Highway 7 West just west of SL 500 has a tree across two lanes of traffic, and the Center Fire Department is reported to be working to clear that debris.
June 3, 2024 (5pm Update) - According to DETEC, approximately 1,500 outages are remaining to be restored. Given that we do not suffer any further weather related damage, all outages are anticipated to be restored Tuesday evening. If you have not reported your outage, please do.
June 1, 2024 - (Update): 10pm - DETEC reports they have received notification that AEP has received structural damage and power is likely to not be restored tonight. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
May 30, 2024 - Reports have been coming in to Shelby County Today of flooded roadways and trees down as a result of the storm which is currently over the area on May 30, 2024, at 8:07pm. Travelers are encouraged to use extreme caution when traveling, and stay off the roads if it isn't absolutely necessary.
May 30, 2024 - A group of avid Shelbyville Dragon Baseball fans gathered on the Center square for a sendoff May 30, 2024 as the baseball team was en-route to face Centerville at Bullard High School for Regional finals.
May 28, 2024 - Precinct 5 Constables were engaged in a high-speed rescue involving a runaway vehicle Monday, May 27, 2024 that traveled through the northern part of Shelby County.
Josh Tipton, Shelby County Constable Precinct 5, reports being contacted by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department alerting he and Deputy Constable John Pope that a white Toyota Corolla was approaching Shelby County from Nacogdoches on U.S. Highway 59.