July 12, 2016 - Prior to the start of the What-A-Melon Festival, food vendors attended an emergency food handlers class hosted by Jheri-Lynn McSwain, AgriLife Extension Agent for Shelby County, on July 6, 2016 in the community room of the Shelby County Courthouse.

July 8, 2016 - There will be a prayer vigil and moment of silence at 12:00 Noon today on the San Augustine square in the vicinity of Columbia Street facing the Courthouse area in support of the families of the brave officers who lost their lives last night in Dallas.  The Mayor of Dallas announced that they will be doing one there at Noon and has asked that all who can across our great State and the Nation join with them.  Please come out and give your support if you can.