Unofficial Election Results for Cities, Schools (Updated with All Totals)

May 4, 2024 - Saturday was Election day for three Shelby County schools and three cities.

The unofficial election results for the cities and schools are below with the underlined candidates winning.

Water Has Receded on CR 4323; Open to Traffic (Update)

May 4, 2024 - Tom Bellmyer states, as of 12:50pm, that the flood water on County Road 4323 has receded and the roadway is open to all traffic.

Sheriff's Department Investigates Death on U.S. 59

May 2, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed an investigation into the death of a man on U.S. Highway 59 (U.S. 59) near Tenaha on Sunday, April 28, 2024, and has provided a summary of their findings.

Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were dispatched to the location on U.S. 59 between Tenaha and the Panola County line for a welfare check in reference to a person laying on the side of the road sometime before 9pm.

Flooding Impacts Shelby County Roads (Update: 10:08am)

May 2, 2024 - Shelby County Today has received reports as of 8:50am, May 2, 2024, that North Circle in Center has some standing water due to flooding.

There is also reported water across the roadway at U.S. Highway 59 at the railroad overpass in Tenaha.

9:41am - Constable Roy Cheatwood reports water across U.S. Highway 84 at Joaquin apartments, and also at the Joaquin High school.

10:08am - Water is reported over the roadway on State Highway 87 between Timpson and Center at Penson Creek.

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Host Loyalty Day Program

May 1, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members held a Loyalty Day ceremony Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in front of the Shelby County Veterans Memorial.

Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, opened the program and Post member Mary Roberts offered the opening prayer.

County Moves Forward on Haul Truck Purchase; Holds on Sheriff's Request

May 1, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners took further action Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to move forward with purchase of haul trucks using ARPA funds.

Community Celebrates Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library Renovation

Commissioners Grant Tax Abatement to Child-care Facility

April 26, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners considered a property tax exemption during their meeting held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and donated equipment for the Precinct 5 Constable’s office during their meeting held Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

SB22 Provides Sheriff's Department Raises; $7 Million Grant Possible for Historic Courthouse

Shelby County Sheriff's Department Chief Chad Hooper thanked the court during their April 17, 2024 meeting.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 30 Cases

April 23, 2024 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 30 indictments on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The grand jury was impaneled for the January 2024 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Tiffany Lee Parker was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, state jail felony. The indictment alleges, on January 25, 2024, operated a Chevrolet Colorado truck without the effective consent of Adrian Gomez, the owner. (123rd Judicial District Court)

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