December 22, 2017 - (Album) - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department staff celebrated with a Christmas party/Farewell Party for DJ Dickerson on December 20, 2017 and enjoyed a substantial barbecue meal.
December 19, 2017 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc. will be closing at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 22nd for Christmas. All programs will also be closed on Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th. We will be opened at regular hours on Wednesday. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
We want to wish you and your family a Blessed and Merry Christmas. Be safe and God Bless you.
December 19, 2017 - Colette Metcalf sent in the following poem Jack Mack, years ago, would play on KDET at Christmastime. The tape recording of the peom he played was recited by Abe Snake.
The poem and additional Jack Mack's writings can be read at the library or the Shelby County Museum in the book, "Hey, Jack Mack!"
December 18, 2017 - The University of Texas at Tyler held fall 2017 commencement ceremonies December 15 – 16 and among the degree candidates recognized were two Shelby County graduates - Maggie Elizabeth Bush, a Timpson ISD graduate and Meagan Leigh Nehring, a Center ISD graduate.
December 15, 2017 - The Center High School JCC students collected toys at the Christmas on Roughrider Drive Festival on December 14. The toys will be donated to the Center Police Department to help with their Blue Santa Program.