Youth Leader Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor

July 24, 2025 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeremiah Davis, 20, of Center on June 4, 2025 on two counts of online solicitation of a minor, felony 3. Davis was identified as a "youth leader" in a Texas Ranger affidavit.

SCT Experiencing Email Technical Difficulties (Resolved)

Update: As of 1:28pm, the email issue has been resolved.

July 24, 2025 - Shelby County Today has been unable to access its email account - sctoday@att.net except for a short time this morning. When trying to access the email a message is displayed: "We are experiencing some technical difficulties." A statement from Yahoo Mail server advises they are currently working to resolve the issue.

Center Police Department's New Leadership, Promotions, Recognitions

Ricky King sworn into City of Center Chief of Police position for the Center Police Department at the beginning of April 2025.

July 16, 2025 - Just over 100 days into a new chapter for the Center Police Department has seen changes in promotions and organization.

Heat Advisory Until 7pm; Showers Return Across the Area

Sheriff, Elections Admin Present Budget Needs During Workshop

July 16, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners Court held a budget workshop Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and they heard of the needs of the Elections Administrator and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 7pm for Shelby County, Surrounding Areas

July 13, 2025 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 5:53pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025 for Southwestern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Southwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana; Southeastern Panola County in northeastern Texas; Southeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas; Shelby County in eastern Texas; East central Angelina County in eastern Texas; San Augustine County in eastern Texas; and Sabine County in eastern Texas until 7:00pm.

Sheriff's Dept. Updates on MLK Park Shooting; No Suspect Details

July 10, 2025 - Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was contacted in regard to gunshots being fired, at MLK Jr. Park, located at 216 Park Street in Timpson on July 6, 2025, at approximately 10pm.

Sheriff's Dept. Releases Name of Car Wash Shooting Victim

July 10, 2025 - Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was contacted in regard to gunshots, and a gunshot victim, at the Timpson Quick Stop on July 5, 2025, at approximately 9:06pm.

Deputies arrived and found Tommie Lee Bryce Jr., 45, of Timpson, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Shelby County Resident Involved in Fatal Nacogdoches Crash

July 8, 2025 - Nacogdoches Police Department has confirmed the death of a Shelby County resident following an early morning fatal crash incident on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

According to details released by the Nacogdoches Police Department at 3:56am Julissa Hernandez, 21, of Shelby County, was driving a 2014 Cadillac Escalade southbound in the 3800 block of N. University Drive when the Cadillac left the roadway and collided with several trees.

The information indicates officers think Hernandez was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

TxDMV Warns Texans About Ongoing Text Scam

Don't click it. It's not a ticket!

July 8, 2025 – Texans should think twice before clicking on links in threatening text messages that falsely claim to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) or similarly named agencies.

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