Davidson Sworn in as Tenaha Police Chief

Amanda Treat-Brock, Tenaha City Secretary, is seen administering the oath of office to new Tenaha Police Chief, Michael Davidson.

November 14, 2025 - City of Tenaha has sworn in its newest police chief, Michael Davidson.

SL 500 South at U.S. 96 Shut Down for Fuel Spill Cleanup (Update - Nov. 12)

November 12, 2025 - State Loop 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle 18-wheeler crash which resulted in a large fuel spill on Monday, November 10, 2025, that required a HAZMAT team to address.

2026 Primary Ballot Filing Deadline for Democratic Party

Attention Shelby County Citizens:

November 11, 2025 - Candidate filing is in progress and all deadlines to file is Monday, December 8th at 6pm.

Filing time frames:

Precinct Chair: September 9 - December 8, 2025
Primary candidates and independent candidates to file declaration of intent: November 8 - December 8, 2025

For more information, contact Patsy Handy at 936-657-5018 or text 936-488-9209.

DPS Investigates Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 59 at CR 4644

November 11, 2025 - U.S. Highway 59 between Tenaha and Timpson was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the evening of Monday, November 10, 2025.

SC Courthouse, County Offices to Close for Veterans Day

November 10, 2025 - In observance of Veterans Day, the Shelby County Courthouse and all County Offices will be closed Tuesday November 11th.

Regular business hours will be resumed on Wednesday, November 12th.

Freeze Warning Overnight, Elevated Fire Danger Today

Freeze Warning Overnight, 9pm-9am

November 9, 2025 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a Freeze Warning in effect from 9pm Sunday, November 9 to 9am Monday, November 10, 2025.

San Augustine Street Scene of Single-Vehicle Rollover

November 7, 2025 - San Augustine Street in Center just past the intersection of Hurst Street was the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash incident on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Griffith Resigns as Mayor of Joaquin

November 6, 2025 - Jessie Griffith has resigned as mayor of the city of Joaquin as of the Friday, October 31, council meeting.

Center PD Arrests Man for Alleged Improper Relationship Between Educator, Student

November 5, 2025 - The Center Police Department has arrested a Center ISD Athletic Trainer for improper relationship between educator and student on November 5, 2025.

Christopher Lemoine, 40, is being held in the Shelby County Jail on $250,000 bond for the charge.

Unofficial November 5 Constitutional Amendments, City of Center Election Results (Final)

November 4, 2025 - Voting results for the 2025 November Constitutional Amendments election and the City of Center election are all in.

In the City of Center election, incumbents David Chadwick retains his position as Mayor and Howell Howard retains his position as Council Member, District 3. Both races were unopposed. Also, incumbent Joyce Johnson retained her position as Council Member, District 1.

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