December 5, 2017 - The Shelby County Community Partners Rainbow Room will be closing effective on December 29, 2017, following an extensive search to find an individual or organization to continue the project. Current board members will step down after many years of volunteer service to Child Protective Services.
December 5, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors along with Mooney’s Emporium will welcome Chamber members and the public to a Business After Hours event on Tuesday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 107 San Augustine Street. Chelle Mooney will showcase the newest inventory items.
December 4, 2017 - Weather statistics for November 2017 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer
Highest Temp was 88 degrees on 11-03-2017
Highest Temp on Record was 91 degrees on 11-14-1942 & 11-11-1944
Lowest Temp was 31 degrees on 11-23-2017
Lowest Temp on Record was 12 degrees on 11-30-1976
December 1, 2017 - "Its a Magical Disney Christmas" for the 2017 Miss Merry Christmas and Mister Happy Holiday's pageant to be held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Center High School. Registration is at 9am and showtime is at 10am. Admission is $5 for everyone, cash only.
Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, December 2.
December 1, 2017 - In keeping with the holiday tradition, the Grand Marshal will lead the parade at 6pm. Colleen Doggett, the 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipient is this year’s Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal vehicle is sponsored by Chris Paddie, State Representative. Over 20 floats will make their way through the heart of downtown to delight the young and old alike.