June 29, 2021 - U.S. Highway 96 North at CR 4356 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash June 13, 2021.

June 25, 2021 - Aurora Concepts is accepting appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and older.

Appointments can be made throughout the week and vaccinations will be given on Tuesdays at their office location.

For more information, or to make an appointment, call Aurora Concepts at 936-598-3296.

DSHS issued the following statement in May regarding the use of the Pfizer vaccine on those age 12-15.

Adolescents ages 12 to 15 years now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19  

June 21, 2021 - Multiple agencies from Texas and Louisiana joined forces to apprehend a wanted fugitive in the Timpson area Thursday, June 17, 2021.

June 16, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners gave a green light to the Sheriff's Department to accept the donation of a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe from the city of Timpson and to purchase a 2019 model from the city during their meeting held Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

"As y'all probably already know they've dissolved their [police department]  there and they want to donate this 2013 Tahoe," said Judge Allison Harbison.

She detailed the vehicle has over 140,000 miles on it, but is still in pretty good shape and needs a little repair. 

June 8, 2021 - The Shelby County commissioners approved the purchase of a new sign for the Shelby County Courthouse during their meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Currently, the sign which is beside the courthouse is in deteriorating condition since it was damaged during Hurricane Laura in 2020.

A motion carried by the commissioners to approve $34,140 out of contingency fund to cover the expense of tearing the current sign down and replacing it with a digital message board.