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West Shelby County VFD Responds to Vehicle Fire on FM 711

November 21, 2022 - West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department (WSCVFD) reports they responded to a vehicle fire on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 on FM 711.

Joaquin VFD Reports 3 Call, Successful Blood Drive

November 21, 2022 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had a relatively light week from November 13th through 19th with just 3 total calls. Here's a summary of the week's events.

Sunday evening the JVFD was called to block the entrance to the Sand Isle community per the request of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office due to a manhunt in the area. Several law enforcement agencies from Shelby County and DeSoto Parish were present on the scene and were able to locate and apprehend the suspect.

Shelby County Courthouse Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule (Updated)

November 18, 2022 - The Shelby County Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving and will return to normal hours on Monday, November 28.

The County wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Timpson City Council Posthumously Recognizes Walker's Service, Dedication

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November 16, 2022 - The Timpson City Council remembered their friend and fellow council member during their meeting held Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Details Emerge in Murder Investigation, Arrest of Three

November 16, 2022 - Details in the murder investigation of Sarah Hopson and the subsequent arrest of Ethan Kyle Myers have now come to light also revealing the alleged complicity of two other individuals in attempting to hide or destroy evidence.

$1.75 Million in Bonds Set in Connection to Murder of Joaquin Woman

November 15, 2022 - Shelby County Justice of the Peace Donna Hughes set $1.75 million in bonds in connection to the murder of Sarah Hopson of Joaquin.

Arraignment hearings were held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 for Ethan Myers, 26 of Joaquin; Allen Price, 37 of Joaquin; and Teresa Louviere, 51 of Sour Lake, Texas. Ethan Myers received a $1 million bond for Murder, Felony 1, and a $250,000 bond for evading arrest. Price and Louviere both received $250,000 bonds for tampering/fabricating evidence with intent to impair - human corpse.

Shelbyville Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

November 15, 2022 - On November 9, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Shelbyville public water system, 2100014 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Sheriff Confirms Investigation into Death of Joaquin Woman; Charges Suspect with Murder

Update 11:47pm - According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Ethan Myers was charged with Felony 1 Murder and booked into the Shelby County Jail on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Joaquin VFD Report Includes 6 Calls for Week of Nov. 6-12

November 14, 2022 - The week of November 6th through 12th was a busy one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with 6 total outings. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.

The calls began Sunday night with a person in need of medical attention in the lobby of the Executive Inn and Suites on the Haslam strip. The JVFD EMR team responded to monitor the patients vitals until Allegiance EMS could arrive for transport.

Commissioners Hear Report from Jail Administrator

November 8, 2022 - Sheriff Kevin Windham and Don Moore, Jail Administrator, provided an update to the commissioners on the current population of the Shelby County Jail during their October 26, 2022, meeting.

At the previous weeks meeting of the Commissioners' Court Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, had made a point of directing the other commissioners to pay attention to the overtime pay being made to some jailers.

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