Pictured are (from left): Jerry Agnew, Ron Barker, Paul Ragan, Alan Ricketson, Detective Sgt. Nicole Faulkner, Sammy Arnold, Clay Ihlo, and Sheriff Willis Blackwell.

October 20, 2020 Center Police Officers were called to a local motel located on Hurst Street in Center Saturday, October 17, 2020 where a body had been discovered around noon. 

The individual who was found deceased in the motel room was identified as a 64-year-old white female who stayed for three days and was scheduled to leave Saturday; however, management found her in the room. 

At this time the body has been sent to Tyler for an autopsy and no foul play is thought to have occurred. 

October 14, 2020 - Center ISD Middle School campus has reported another positive case of COVID-19. In response to this occurence, Center ISD has issued letters to parents, guardians and staff members regarding the cases. Once again, the information only states the positive case is an individual and does not identify as a student or staff member:

October 13, 2020 - The Shelby County Commissioners will be discussing United States District Court case Morrow, et al v. Shelby County, et al, including pending claims for attorney's fees during their meeting Wednesday, October 14, 2020. 

At the time of the original filing of the case in federal court in 2008, the complaint then alleged that law enforcement officers representing Tenaha, and Shelby County participated in an illegal practice of stopping, detaining, searching and seizing property from people traveling through Tenaha.

October 9, 2020 - Center ISD Elementary and Middle School campuses have reported another positive case of COVID-19. In response to this occurence, Center ISD has issued letters to parents, guardians and staff members regarding the cases. Once again, the information only states the positive case is an individual and does not identify as a student or staff member: