Composed by Scott Flowers

Timpson Sawmill Blaze Under Fire Marshal Investigation

September 5, 2025 - Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at Nix Forest Industries in Timpson on Monday, September 1, 2025, located on State Highway 87 just outside Timpson. 

Since that time the State Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to investigate the source of the fire and they have confirmed they were requested to conduct an origin and cause investigation. The investigation is open and ongoing. 

Commissioners Propose .6513 Tax Rate, Distribute Constable 5 Vehicles

September 3, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed tax rate options and decided on a .6513 tax rate for 2025 during their meeting held August 27, 2025, and Consrable Precinct 5 vehicles were distributed to other agencies.

Debora Riley, Shelby County Tax Assessor-Collector, addressed the commissioners about tax rate options available for their consideration.

Joaquin Mayor Confirms Water is Safe to Drink; Agencies Investigate Leak

August 29, 2025 - The City of Joaquin is currently running on water supplied by Logansport, LA., due to a contamination issue originating on Haslam Strip. Joaquin mayor Jessie Griffith has confirmed the issue and said that the ground was contaminated at a location near the truck stop and water being supplied by the city is safe to drink.

SC Grand Jury Delivers 21 Indictments

August 22, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 21 indictments on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Robert Marcus McDonald was indicted for injury to a child, elderly individual or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on February 28, 2025, McDonald caused bodily injury to Joseph Gennaro, an individual 65 years of age or older, by pulling him from a vehicle and punching him in the face. (123rd Judicial District Court)

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