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Area Fire Departments Honor Chief Pugh

August 30, 2021 - Area fire departments honored the passing of Perry Pugh, Joaquin Fire Chief, August 20, 2021.

North Center Street in Tenaha Scene of Structure Fire

August 28, 2021 - North Center Street in Tenaha was the scene of a structure fire Friday afternoon, August 27, 2021.

Tenaha PD Arrests Center Woman for Stabbing

August 27, 2021 - One individual has been arrested and charged in connection to a stabbing incident which took place August 22, 2021.

Tennessee Road, Hickory Lane Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

August 26, 2021 - Tennessee Road (FM 947) in Tenaha was the scene of a single-vehicle crash August 24, 2021.

SL 500, SH7 Scene of Major Two-Vehicle Crash

August 23, 2021 - The intersection of SL 500 and State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Friday, August 20, 2021.

Sheriff's Department Investigates Shooting; Suspect Wanted

At 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, Bennett entered the lobby of the SCSO and turned himself in to authorities without incident.

August 23, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is actively investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday, August 21 on County Road 2225 in Center.

Lightning Sparks Fire in Jericho Community

August 20, 2021 - Firefighters responded to a residence just over five miles down FM 711 from State Highway 7 West on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

The house, located just past CR 1281, had been struck by lightning during a storm that was passing through the area.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 47 Cases

August 19, 2021 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 47 indictments on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2021 term of the 123rd and Judicial District Court, and grand jury was held in both the 123rd and 273rd Judicial District courts.

SH 7, FM 711 Scene of Major Two-vehicle Crash

August 16, 2021 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, August 16, 2021,

SL 500, SH 7 East Scene of Two-vehicle Crash

August 16, 2021 - The intersection of SL 500 and State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash which sent several to the hospital Friday, August 13, 2021 at around 1pm.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene to the aid of those involved.

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