U.S. Attorney Featherston Recognizes Police Week

May 11, 2022 — In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Brit Featherston will recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Sheriff’s Department Investigating Recent Theft

May 11, 2022 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred at approximately 4 a.m. on May 4, 2022 in the 3000 block of 96 North in Center.

A 2018 white GMC Denali pickup truck, a blue Polaris Ranger XP with an enclosed cabin, and a 2021 16-foot tandem axle utility trailer (Texas Trailers make) were removed from a building on the property.

Prescribed Burn in Fairmount Community

SC Commissioners Agree to New Tahoe for Sheriff's Department

May 11, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners granted the purchase of a new Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff's Department Wednesday, May 4, 2022, during their meeting.

Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham presented two purchase options to the commissioners for consideration.

U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public to Report Phone Scams

May 10, 2022 - The U.S. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report the calls their Local FBI office and file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, which has the ability to detect patterns of fraud from the information collected and share that data with law enforcement.

Sheriff Reports Missing Man Has Been Found

May 10, 2022 - Sheriff Kevin Windham reports Leray Afton Phillips has been located in Houston. Phillips is in good condition.

Sheriff Windham stated he appreciates everyone that assisted in searching for Phillips and Constable Cheatwood who put a lot of work into this effort.

Election Results for Cities, Schools, Constitutional Amendment, Center ISD Bond

May 8, 2022 - Both Texas Constitutional Amendments passed locally and statewide and both Center ISD Bonds passed during Saturday's Election Day with the following results:

Constitutional Amendment Election:

Saturday is Election Day for Cities, Schools, Constitutional Amendment, Bond Election

May 6, 2022 - Today, May 7, 2022 is election day for many cities and schools around the county. Also, there is a Constitutional Amendment Election for two propositions and a Special Election for Center ISD Bond Propositions with both having the potential to affect property taxes.

All polling locations will be open from 7am - 7pm.

Polling locations for the Constitutional Amendment Election is a follows:

Timpson VFD Reports on Recent Emergency Activities

May 6, 2022 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) reports of their activities involving two incidents early Friday, May 6, 2022.

Sheriff's Department Investigates Cemetery Theft

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