August 6, 2018 - Greg Grant, an award-winning horticulturist, conservationist, and writer from Arcadia, Texas, wrote an article for the Arbor Gate Blog on August 6th about the topic of ribbon cane syrup and included a "Goodbye to Willie Swindle." Willie Swindle was a Shelby County local from the Possum Trot community and he was known for making ribbon cane syrup. He passed away the end of July at the age of 103.

August 3, 2018 - The Shelby County Appraisal District has closed early today (Friday, August 3) due to unexpected fumigation. We will reopen at 8:30 Monday morning.

July 27, 2018 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, July 21, 2018 with a really great workshop featuring "Shooting Still and Moving Water" in preparation for their August meeting Challenge "Water".

The July Challenge entitled "Flying" had some 27 unique and outstanding photographs submitted by members for critique. After all the votes were submitted the July Challenge winners are:

July Challenge - Flight