March 27, 2023 - The week of March 19th through 25th yielded three calls for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD). Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

March 21, 2023 - Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, addressed the Shelby County Commissioners' Court March 8, 2023, with a proposal for some needed refurbishment in the building where her office is located.

The floors are concrete in the building and without any covering, sound travels throughout the building. Hughes explained she has placed rugs on the floor in attempts to dampen the sound; however, there is very little privacy in her office or in the courtroom.

She presented a bid from Russell Flooring for carpeting in the building.

March 17, 2023 - Center Fire Department personnel responded to two house fires on Sunday, March 12, 2023, with one in the county and the other within the Center city limits.

March 16, 2023 - On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, a Bad Boy Avenger Lawn Mower was stolen during the daytime hours from the Iglesia Fiesta Pentecostal Church located at 1318 Shelbyville Street. If you or anyone you know has any information regarding this theft please contact the Center PD at 936-598-2788 or the Church Pastor, Martin Soto at 936-572-2375.

March 13, 2023 - The week of March 5th through 11th was an active one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with a grand total of 8 calls responded to. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.