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Covid-19 Update: 10 New Cases, 1 New Death, 12 Active Cases

June 18, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the last 10 days there have been 10 new cases, 1 new death, and 16 new recoveries reported.

The estimated number of active cases continues to decline and is now 12.

June 18 (12:35pm) Numbers: (changes since June 8th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 958 (8 new)
Total Probable Cases - 769 (2 new) 
Total Fatalities - 71 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 12
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,645 (16 new)

Sheriff Acquires Tahoes From Timpson; Commissioners Receive Update on Radio Communication Upgrades

June 16, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners gave a green light to the Sheriff's Department to accept the donation of a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe from the city of Timpson and to purchase a 2019 model from the city during their meeting held Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

"As y'all probably already know they've dissolved their [police department]  there and they want to donate this 2013 Tahoe," said Judge Allison Harbison.

She detailed the vehicle has over 140,000 miles on it, but is still in pretty good shape and needs a little repair. 

City of Timpson to Handle TVFD Donations; Donate, Sell Tahoes to County

June 16, 2021 - The Timpson City Council moved for the City Secretary to take on the duties of Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) duties during their meeting Tuesday, June 15, 2021, regarding donations to the fire department.

Many members of the fire department were present for the meeting and Tuffy Green, Timpson Volunteer Fire Chief, had mainly one question for Mayor Debra Smith and the council.

Chief Green asked, "How did this get brought up to an agenda without anybody notifying the chief, knowing this was going to be put on the city council?"

Sheriff's Department Warns of Scam Targeting Lion's Club Benefactors

June 14, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has received a report of a new scam that is circulating in our area.

The caller is stating he is with the Lions Club International Grant Fund. The caller will tell you that you have won a large sum of money but in order to obtain it, you will be required to pay a fee upfront for the transfer to take place. In order to complete the transfer, you are required to send money through prepaid debit cards, Google Play cards, etc.

This is a scam. Do not play into this. You will lose your money!

Purina Animal Nutrition Recalls Lot of Purina® RangeLand® 30-13 (125#) Cattle Feed

June 14, 2021 - Purina Animal Nutrition is initiating a very limited voluntary recall of one lot of Purina® RangeLand® 30-13 (125#) beef cattle feed. This recall is being initiated as a precaution related to tubs that are too soft, allowing over-consumption, which could result in urea toxicity.

Purina Animal Nutrition received reports from customers claiming the feed may have resulted in poor health and/or death.

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