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US 96, CR 4360 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

September 4, 2026 - US Highway 96 North at the intersection of CR 4360 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash involving a truck tractor.

Emergency personnel responded to the incident location on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at around 2:30pm.

7 East, CR 3129 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash Incident (Update)

September 3, 2026 - State Highway 7 East was the scene of a major crash incident at the intersection of CR 3129 on August 29, 2026.

CR 3203 Road Closure Today for Running Event

September 2, 2026 - Stevie Smith, Precinct 3 Commissioner, announced that CR 3203 will be closed from 11am until 5pm today Wednesday, September 2, 2026..

He stated that Joaquin ISD is hosting a cross-country running event and with the runners coning off the school grounds and onto a private property.

SC Commissioners Meet with Attorney in Executive Session Regarding Possible Litigation Over Inmate Death

September 1, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners met with outside council during an executive session on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

City of Timpson Postpones Street Repair Project, Seeks Cheaper Methods

August 31, 2026 - The Timpson City Council debated during their Friday, August 28, 2026, meeting over a street project previously approved by the city’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

Grand Jury Indictments of Shelby County Jailers, Deputy Unsealed

August 27, 2026 - Indictments on the Shelby County jailers and one deputy have been unsealed following their arrests on Tuesday, August 27, 2026, regarding the in-custody death of James Perry Jr., on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Repair Project Set for CR 1490

August 25, 2026 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, has announced that County Road 1490 will be closed Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 7am until 3pm for repairs.

The section of road that is affected between Huana Creek and County Road 1443

Area Students Now Growing Chicks for Poultry Festival

August 24, 2026 - This year’s chicks have hatched and are well on their way to compete in the Poultry Festival, as students around the county have received their clutches of fuzzy fowl and are now working hard to produce the top specimen.

Rangers Arrest Shelby County Jailers, Deputy on Charges Related to Inmate Death

Shelby County District Attorney vehicle in the S.A. Jail parking lot.

August 24, 2026 - Three Shelby County jailers and a deputy have been arrested following an investigation into the in-custody death of Jamie Perry on July 19, 2026.

SH7 Near CR 1165 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

August 20, 2026 - State Highway 7 (SH7) West just east of CR 1165 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026.

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