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Tenaha Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

January 12, 2021 - U.S. Highway 96 North (Tenaha Street) in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Center Fire Department personnel were quick to respond to the scene where they diverted traffic and helped assess the emergency needs of those involved.

Excelsior to Resume Classes Wednesday

January 12, 2021 - Excelsior ISD classes will resume Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at regular time.

January 11, 2021 - Excelsior ISD will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 12, 2021 due to no electricity

January 10, 2021 - Excelsior ISD will be CLOSED Monday, January 11, 2021. Classes resume at normal time Tuesday. If that changes, it will be posted here.

Judge Delays Opening of County Offices Until 10am

January 11, 2021 - The County Offices will open at 10am on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

January 10, 2021 - According to Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison, county offices will be closed Monday due to hazardous driving conditions. Everyone please be safe if you have to be out in the weather.

Covid-19 Update: Active Cases Rise to 145

Updated 6:57pm - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard added a total of 7 new cases of COVID-19 for a new active case count of 145. Of the new cases, 6 were confirmed cases and 1 was a probable case. No new recoveries were reported to help offset the growing active cases.

January 11th (3:40pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 725 (6 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 438 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 41
Total Estimated Active Cases - 145
Total Estimated Recovered - 977

Tenaha ISD Resumes Classes on Jan. 12 with Delayed Start

January 11, 2021 - Due to concerns about a potential refreeze, the morning fog, and families still trying to get electricity back, Tenaha ISD will resume classes tomorrow, January 12 at 10am. Buses will run 2 hours later than usual time. Staff report at 9:30am.

Please use extreme caution on all roadways as temperatures will remain below freezing, but no additional precipitation is expected.

Panola College Resumes Normal Schedule on Tuesday

Update 6:29pm: Panola College will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 12th at all locations.

January 11, 2021 - All Panola College locations are closed today, January 11, due to inclement weather.

January 10, 2021 - Panola College will have a delayed opening tomorrow, January 11, due to inclement weather. Offices will open at 10:30 am and classes will start at 11:15 am.

Shelbyville ISD Cancels Tuesday School Due to No Electricity, Icy Roads

January 11, 2021 - Shelbyville ISD will not hold school on Tuesday, January 12. The school is without electricity at this time. Due to the possibility for icy roads tomorrow and the fact that many of our students and staff are also without electricity, all classes are cancelled.

January 10, 2021 - Shelbyville ISD is canceling all classes for Monday, January 11. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 12.

Timpson ISD Delayed Start for Jan. 12th

January 11, 2021 - Due to the possibility of freezing road surfaces and early visibility issues, TISD will begin school at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

January 10, 2021 - Timpson ISD will be canceling school for tomorrow January 11, 2021. Enjoy the SNOW DAY and stay safe.

Structure Collapses at Center PD Following Snowfall

January 11, 2021 - A structure where the Center Police Department parks patrol vehicles collapsed today and damaged several automobiles parked underneath. A large amount of snow appeared to still be on the roof when it collapsed.

Joaquin ISD Announces Delayed Start for Jan. 12

January 11, 2021 - Joaquin ISD will have a late start tomorrow, January 12, 2021. School will start at 10am and staff will report at 9:40am. Buses will run approximately two hours later than normal.

Joaquin ISD Closes School for Jan 11th

January 10, 2021 - Joaquin ISD will be closed on Monday, January 11, 2021 due to weather. Classes will resume at regular time on Tuesday morning, January 12th.

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