Composed by Scott Flowers

SH 87 South, CR 2110 Scene of Four-Vehicle Crash Incident

September 11, 2025 - The intersection of State Highway 87 South and CR 2110 (Cannon Cemetery Road) was the scene of a four-vehicle crash that took place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Trooper Matt Chandler, at approximately 3:59pm, a brown 2015 Jeep SUV driven by Shauna Sims, 44, of Center and a white 2019 Dodge Ram pick-up driven by Caine Snell, 18, of Center, towing a utility trailer, were traveling south, while a 2024 Ford F150 driven by a minor driver was traveling north on SH 87. 

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.

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