DPS Arrests Driver Following San Augustine Street Crash

October 7, 2020 - San Augustine Street in Center was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night, October 7, 2020 after which the driver was arrested.

Center PD Investigates Death at Louisiana Street Residence

October 7, 2020 - Center Police Department officers and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were at a residence on the 1000 block of Louisiana Street in Center October 6, 2020 at 8:20pm for a reported deceased individual.

According to the Center Police Department, during the investigation it was determined to be an unattended death at a residence on Louisiana Street inside the city limits.

Investigators determined that there were no apparent signs of foul play, yet an autopsy and toxicology has been ordered

Joaquin ISD COVID-19 Case Update, Oct. 7

October 7, 2020 - Dear Parent/Guardian and Staff:
In keeping with Joaquin ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families and staff members that one Joaquin ISD student was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19. The student was last on campus on October 5, 2020 and tested positive October 6, 2020.

Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her.

Officers Investigate Shooting Incident on CR 3801 (Updated)

Center ISD COVID Case Update, Oct. 6

October 7, 2020 - Center ISD High 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:

Dr. Singson Offers Guidance on Dealing with Positive COVID-19 Cases

October 5, 2020 - As the fight against COVID-19 continues, and everyone tries to move forward with life as best they can under the current circumstances, differing opinions have a tendancy to arise which can at times contradict facts.

Shelby County Today reached out to Dr. Florencio Singson, Shelby County Local Health Authority, about what the proper course of action is in relation to COVID-19.

Dr. Singson offered recommendations for the public at large, businesses, and local government as to what proper protocols are when a positive case is discovered.

Fountain Wolfs His Way to Wing-it Champion Glory

Winner Ray Fountain (left) fist bumps Clayton Paul Windham, DDS, Windham Family Dental who was the award sponsor for Wing It.

Lee, Scull Earn Top Placement Broiler Show

October 3, 2020 - The 44th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Broiler Show is completed and the winners have been announced. 2020 Grand Champion of the show is Jacie Lee.

The Reserve Grand Champion of the show is Laura Anne Scull.

Inmate Allegedly Assaults Jailers; Sheriff Commends Jail Staff

October 1, 2020 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department is reported to have had an incident involving an inmate on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

As information released by the Center Police Department was deemed inaccurate by the Sheriff's Department relating to an incident in the Shelby County Jail, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding the report which involved the inmate on September 19, 2020.

Center ISD COVID Case Update, Sept. 30

September 30, 2020 - Center ISD Elementary 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:

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