Composed by Scott Flowers

SL 500, South U.S. 96 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

April 16, 2026 - State Loop 500 and U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a two-vehicle crash incident Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

When officers arrived, one vehicle involved was located in a ditch and the other vehicle had come to rest on the southbound side of U.S. 96.

Officers Locate Missing Louisiana Man in Center

April 15, 2026 - A missing Beauregard, Louisiana man was located in Center on April 15, 2026, following a search that began on the previous day.

SC Commissioners Recognize April as Child Abuse Awareness Month

April 14, 2026 - The commissioners were presented with a proclamation for April as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Shelby County during their April 1, 2026, meeting and they were addressed by Collin Mathews, Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center Board President.

Tree House Ignites in Center; CFD Responds

April 13, 2026 - Center Fire Department fought a tree house fire at a residence at the intersection of Crockett and Thomas Streets in Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

TACC, Community Welcome Ballard Diesel Performance with Ribbon Cutting

Center PD Investigates Two-Vehicle Crash at SH87, SL500

April 13, 2026 - State Highway 87 South just south of the intersection of State Loop 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash April 3, 2026.

Ballard Motorsports Celebrates New Location in Timpson

BOM Bank in Timpson Celebrates Remodel with Ribbon Cutting

Grand Jury Indicts 24 Cases; Five Counts for One Individual

April 9, 2026 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 24 indictments on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The grand jury was impaneled for the January 2026 term of the 273rd Judicial District Court.

Commissioners Lift Burn Ban; Caution Advised

April 8, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners lifted the burn ban during their April 8, 2026, meeting.

Commissioner Tom Bellmyer commented that it seems a lot greener after the most recent rain and a pasture fire seems a lot less likely.

Commissioner Bellmyer moved to lift the burn ban and Commissioner Roscoe McSwain offered second to his motion. It carried with all in favor.

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