May 23, 2018 Washington — For many Americans, the summer grilling and travel season begins this upcoming weekend. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to make sure you and your family avoid food poisoning this summer. An estimated 128,000 Americans are hospitalized with food poisoning each year, but foodborne illnesses can be prevented during summer months by properly handling perishable foods during travel, and by using a food thermometer when grilling.

May 18, 2018 - I’m Bradley Allen, Shelby County Commissioner for Precinct 4. I am coming to you, again to ask for your support and vote in the Republican run-off election on May 22. Please note that the poll location for Timpson North and Timpson South will be the Timpson Public Library. This is a change for this election only. The Republican Party chairman, Leigh Porterfield decided to combine the polling places in Timpson for this run-off election. The polling locations will remain the same for the rest of Precinct 4 as well as the rest of the County.

May 18, 2018, Center’s Horseshoe Ballpark –

May 18, 2018 - On April 21, 2018 Martial art students at Self Defense America in Center, TX went through a rank testing. During this testing they had to show knowledge of strikes, blocks, kicks, self defense and terminology up to their current belt ranking. They also had an endurance portion and board breaking. We try to instill an indomitable spirit to keep going when it gets hard. We are very proud of these students. 

May 17, 2018 - The residents of CR 3736 would like to thank Constable Roy Cheatwood for his service and assistance in helping to clean up County Road 3736.