January 2, 2019 - Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer, prepared and submitted the following weather statistics for the year 2018.

January 1, 2019 - Flags that have been at half staff for the past 30 days (November 30 - December 30) in honor of the passing of President Bush should now be raised.

December 2, 2018 - In honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush and as an expression of public sorrow, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation ordering the flag of the United States to be displayed at half-staff from now until sunset on December 30, 2018.

December 28, 2018 - US 59 at the railroad underpass in Timpson will be closed in both the north and southbound inside lanes today to begin repairs to the damaged road surface and concrete culvert beneath. Single lane of travel in each direction will be allowed until work is competed. Be prepared for possible delays. Stay alert for workers, nearby moving equipment and reduce speed through this work zone.

December 26, 2018 - Subsequent to search warrants of two separate residences located on Booker T. Washington Drive, Tenaha, where a felony amount of narcotics was located, an arrest warrant for Sirtonio Evans, 32, of Tenaha, was issued. 

Evans was taken into custody the following day, December 19, 2018 without incident and booked into the Shelby County Jail on the following charges: delivery of dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of dangerous drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

December 24, 2018 - A Sheriff's Department vehicle chase came to a halt late December 22, 2018 when a Shelby County Constable and Tenaha Police Department Unit brought the fleeing vehicle to a stop.