Composed by Scott Flowers

Commissioners Announce Retirement of Two County Positions; Treasurer Remains Investment Officer

February 20, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed several issues during their February 14, 2024 meeting and following their executive session announced the retirement of the assistant auditor and the 911 administrator.

SC Constables Discover Illegal Tire Dump

February 19, 2024 - Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, reports the discovery of illegal dumping sites in the north end of Shelby County, and the arrest of the alleged individual responsible by Shelby County Constables on February 13, 2024.

Paxton Water Supply Celebrates Completion of Well Project

February 16, 2024 - Paxton Water Supply Corporation (PWSC) and county officials gathered with community members on Friday, February 16, 2024, in celebration of the completion of the new PWSC well.

Sam Samford Lodge Delivers Water to Sheriff’s Department

Pictured are (from left): Sammy Arnold, Jean Taylor, Tyler Belrose, and Paul Ragan.

Commissioner McSwain Reports CR 1024 Open

February 14, 2024 - CR 1024 is open to traffic.

February 10, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, reports on Saturday, February 10, 2024, that CR 1024 is closed at the intersection of CR 1005 and at Mill Creek.

SC Commissioners Allow Equipment Purchases; Investigate Sheriff's Department Budget

February 14, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were able to move forward with their pugmill purchase during their February 7, 2024 meeting. They also allowed Constable Precinct 5 to add some equipment for his deputy and the Sheriff’s Department to use funds to purchase taser equipment.

CR 4323 Open to Traffic

February 13, 2024 - CR-4323; the water has receded, and the roadway is open to all local traffic.

February 11, 2024 - Commissioner Tom Bellmyer reports on February 11, 2024, that County Road 4323 has water over the road.

CR 2625 Flooded, Unsafe to Travelers

February 11, 2024 - Precinct 2 reports on February 11, 2024, that County Road 2625 (Oakdale Road) is washed out and unsafe for travel.

Please don’t drive through, or move barricades, they are there for your safety and that of others

Portion of CR 3173 Impassable

February 10, 2024 - Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3, reports on Saturday, February 10, 2024, that a portion of County Road 3173 is under water and impassable.

Law Enforcement Officials Respond to Haslam Strip Shooting Incident

February 2, 2024 - Law enforcement officials responded to a report of a shooting incident at a business located on Haslam Strip outside of Joaquin around 4pm on January 30, 2024.

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