Composed by Scott Flowers

Shelby County Judge States Intent to Implement Burn Ban

February 25, 2026 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison stated during Commissioners' Court February 25, 2026, that she would be implementing a burn ban on the day of the meeting.

Joaquin ISD Celebrates New Softball Field with Ribbon Cutting

Center FD Fights Truck Fire on SH 87 in Mt. Gillion

February 22, 2026 - Center Fire Department fire personnel fought a truck fire in the Mt. Gillion Community on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Intersection Off Center Square Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

February 20, 2026 - The intersection of Austin and San Augustine Streets in Center was the scene of a single-vehicle crash, just off the Center square on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Chamber Celebrates Tiger Tea with Ribbon Cutting

February 20, 2026 - The community celebrated with Tiger Tea Friday, February 20, 2026, at their location in Tenaha on Center Street.

Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and other members of the community gathered at Tiger Tea owned by Tina and Chad Hutto.

Tie & Timber Lodge Hosts "Meet the Candidates"

February 20, 2026 - (Photo Album) - Tie & Timber Lodge was host to a “Meet the Candidates” event held Monday, February 16, 2026, in Timpson.

Hurst Street Scene of Crash, Gas Leak

February 16, 2026 - Hurst Street Center was the focus of emergency personnel on Sunday, February 16, 2026, immediately following a crash that resulted in a major natural gas leak.

VFW Post 8904 Observes Remembrance of USS Maine Sinking

February 13, 2026 - VFW Post 8904 held a ceremony on Friday, February 13, 2026 in remembrance of the sinking of the USS Maine and its crew in Havana Harbor 128 years ago.

Center FD Fights House Fire on CR 4293

February 9, 2026 - County Road 4293 was the scene of a house fire on January 29, 2026.

Riggs Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

February 9, 2026 - Center Police Department investigated a two-vehicle crash on Riggs Street on February 2, 2026.

When officers arrived at around 4:45pm, they found a delivery truck and a passenger car in the roadway.

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