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Three Alarm Fire on CR 1024 for Multiple Structures

SH 7 East Scene of Major Three-Vehicle Crash

January 30, 2017 - State Highway 7 East was the scene of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of CR 3156 on Monday, January 30, 2017.

Horse on Roadway Causes Two Crash Incidents

January 27, 2017 - Two vehicles collided with a horse on State Highway 87 North on Thursday, January 27 causing damage to both vehicles and proving fatal for the horse.

FM 699 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

January 27, 2017 - A motorist lost control of a vehicle causing a crash which came to rest in the roadway Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Hurst Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

January 26, 2017 - Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, January 20, 2017 in front of Walmart.

At around 7:30pm a black Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Josh Campbell, 22, of Gary was preparing to exit from the Walmart parking lot crossing to Foster Street.

Grand Jury Summons Correction Notice

January 26, 2017 - District Clerk Lori Oliver advises the Grand Jury summons recently mailed out for February 14, 2017 had an incorrect time of 12-midnight on the card. The time to report for Grand Jury is 8:30am. New cards with the correct time were mailed out today, January 26, 2017. Sincerest apologizes for any confusion.

House a Total Loss to Fire in West Shelby County

January 26, 2017 - The West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) fought a house fire on Thursday, January 26, 2017 14 miles outside of Center.

According to the West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department the house, owned by Melinda Williams, was located on State Highway 7 West in the Aiken Community.

Bennett Pleads Guilty Receiving 8 Years Total Sentence

January 25, 2017 - On Monday, January 23, 2017, Justin Earl Bennett plead out to two charges in the 273rd Judicial District Court with Honorable Charles Mitchell judge presiding and who was represented in court by Attorney Rudy Velasquez.

Mobile Home Lost to Early Morning Fire

January 25, 2017 - Center Fire Department responded to a house fire at 4:19am on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 located at 2734 CR 1464. Upon arrival at the residence of Donald and Vicky Johnson, the fire on the double wide mobile home was fully involved.

The house was a total loss due to the fire.

Council Passes Reduced Firearm Discharge Amendment (Updated)

January 21, 2017 - (This article has been updated to include input from members of the community) - The Center City Council meeting on Monday, January 23, 2017 was well attended by concerned property owners from around the city.

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