September 20, 2024 - Doug Fincher, a contributor to Shelby County Today, crossed over the river Jordan on Saturday, September 14. He has shared stories since August 2011 about his life experiences often reflecting on those who have influenced or made an impression on him over the years.

September 19, 2024 - This week, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) met with local superintendents from Shelby County. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss education issues in preparation for the 89th Legislature which convenes in January.

By Lane Dunn CEA AG/NR and Feleshia Thompson CEA FCH 

September 10, 2024 - The Shelby County 4-H program ushered in a new year of youth development with a vibrant and inspiring kick-off event held at County Extension Office on September 9th. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of the past year, welcomed new officers, and honored outstanding contributions from both individuals and local businesses.

September 5, 2024 - The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library is pleased to announce the awarding of the Tocker Foundation Library Transformation Grant in the amount of $100,000. The Tocker Foundation promotes public libraries in communities of 12,000 or less. The Tocker Foundation was established in 1964 to implement the philanthropic interests of Phillip and Olive Tocker. Mr. Tocker was an attorney and built an outdoor advertising business in Waco, TX. In 1993 and 1994, Mr. and Mrs. Tocker endowed the foundation with their estates.