Shelby County Courthouse, County Offices Closed Due to Power Outage

June 20, 2025 - Due to a power outage in Center, the Shelby County Courthouse and County Offices closed at noon on Friday, June 20, 2025. All offices will reopen on Monday, June 23rd with regular business hours. Courthouse regular business hours are 8am to 4:30pm.

(Power Restored) Swepco Estimates 3pm Restoration for Center Power Outage; Heat Advisory until 7pm

As of 12:45pm, the power in Center has been restored.

June 20, 2025 - The second power outage this week for Center happened around 10:36am Friday, June 20. Swepco reports 3,030 customers are out of power and gives an estimated restoration time 3:00pm. The outage on Wednesday gave an estimated restoration time of 2pm but power was restored just before noon.

Sheriff's Department Releases Name of Drowning Victim at Lake Timpson

Cartwright Located in Beaumont Area

June 19, 2025 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department reported Cartwright was located in Beaumont.

Swepco Advises 2pm Restoration for Center Power Outage

June 18, 2025 - A power outage occurred in Center around 9:20am Wednesday, June 18. Swepco reports 2,998 customers are out of power and gave an estimated restoration time orginally of 1:30pm. As of 9:42am, restoration for all customers has been moved to 2pm.

Shelby County Clerk’s Office to Launch Property Fraud Alert Service

June 17, 2025 - The Shelby County Clerk’s Office is proud to announce the launch of Property Fraud Alert, a free notification service to help notify citizens against potential property fraud. This service will be available to all Shelby County residents starting soon.

Property fraud, often referred to as "house stealing," is a growing issue nationwide. Fraudsters use stolen identities to file fake deeds or other legal documents, making it appear as though they own a property. This can result in devastating financial and legal consequences for property owners.

Tenaha Council Temporarily Suspends Chief Metcalf

June 16, 2025 - Tenaha City Council met Monday, June 16, 2025, and following executive session put Police Chief Jake Metcalf on suspension until after July 1, 2025.

Timpson Man Receives Probation on Sexual Assault Charge

June 14, 2025 - A Timpson man has received eight years probation in a sexual assault of a minor case that began in May 2023.

Shelbyville ISD in 1st Place for the Overall Win - 2A Lone Star Cup for 2025

June 13, 2025 - University Interscholastic League (UIL) updated their Lone Star Cup standings today, June 13 and Shelbyville ISD is in first place for the win!

Four updates are published with the fourth and final being done June 13 which adds the Softball and Baseball results and they brought Shelbyville ISD up to 63 total points and 1st place for the State in AA. Standings become final July 1, 2025.

Second place is Shiner ISD with 58 points and Ganado came in third with 56 points.

Outside Auditor Presents Report to Commissioners; County Commits $2 Million to Historic Courthouse Grant

June 12, 2025 - Axley & Rode, LLP presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial report during the Shelby County Commissioners May 28, 2025, special meeting.

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