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Tenaha, Foster Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

October 3, 2021 - Tenaha Street near the intersection of Foster Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash September 25, 2021.

Covid-19 Update: 3 New Deaths, 20 Deaths Reported in September

October 1, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, on Friday there were 3 new deaths, 6 new cases and 11 new estimated recoveries reported. The estimated active cases decreased to 151.

In total, September had 20 new deaths reported, 379 new cases reported, and 399 estimated recoveries reported.

October 1st Numbers: (Changes since Sept. 30)
Confirmed Cases - 1,627 (3 new)
Probable Cases - 1,169 (3 new)
Fatalities - 99 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 151
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,549 (11 new)

Sheriff Seeks Stolen Excavator, Trailer

October 1, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on two pieces of stolen equipment.

A Kobelco 70SR excavator and a white gooseneck trailer, Texas plate FNWZ45, were taken from a property located on the 5000 block of FM 711 during the last week.

Commissioners Distribute Child Safety Fee Funds; Discuss Cell Phone Options

September 30, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners disbursed Child Safety Fee funds to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during their September 29, 2021, special meeting.

County Judge Allison Harbison stated the current balance of the fund for that fee was $20,220. Subtracting the administrative fee and distribution to incorporated cities in Shelby County, the amount to be considered was $13,293.81.

Covid-19 Update: 4 New Deaths, 31 New Cases, 44 Estimated Recoveries, 173 Active Cases

September 30, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, on Wednesday there were 4 new deaths, 31 new cases and 44 new estimated recoveries reported. The estimated active cases decreased to 173.

There were no changes in numbers reported from September 25th to September 28th.

September has had 373 new cases reported, 20 new deaths reported, and 380 estimated recoveries reported.

SH 7 West Scene of Motorcycle, Truck Crash Incident

September 27, 2021 - State Highway 7 (SH 7) West was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on September 20, 2021, involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck hauling a trailer.

Covid-19 Update: 28 New Cases, 4 Estimated Recoveries, 186 Active Cases

September 25, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 28 new cases and 4 estimated recoveries were reported today. The estimated active cases rose from 164 to 186.

September has had 342 new cases reported, 16 new deaths reported, and 336 estimated recoveries reported.

September 25th Numbers: (changes since Sept. 24)
Confirmed Cases - 1,600 (5 new)
Probable Cases - 1,153 (23 new)
Fatalities - 92
Active Cases (Estimated) - 186
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,475 (4 new)

Constable Discovers Trove of Stolen Property Linking Tx. Counties, La. Parish

Pictured above are (from left): Panola County Sheriff's Deputy Jeff Martin, and Roy Cheatwood, Shelby County Constable Precinct 3.

Covid-19 Update: August Death Toll Continues to Rise as Fatalities Are Confirmed

Graph from TxDSHS website.

September 25, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, two new deaths were reported today bringing September's number of reported deaths to 16.

Covid-19 Update: 11 New Cases, 2 New Deaths, 164 Active Cases

September 24, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 11 new cases, 2 new deaths, and 21 estimated recoveries were reported today. The higher number of recoveries continues to lower the estimated active cases which is now 164.

September has had 314 new cases reported, 16 new deaths reported, and 332 estimated recoveries reported.

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