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County Accepts Resignation of Constable Tipton, Nolle Prosequi Agreement

July 30, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Josh Tipton from the position of Constable Precinct 5 during their meeting held July 30, 2025.

A letter was submitted to County Judge Allison Harbison via email from Josh Tipton resigning his position as constable for precinct 5 and Judge Harbison stated it was effective Friday, July 25, 2025.

12 Cases Receive Shelby County Grand Jury Indictment

July 25, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 12 indictments on Monday, July 21, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Luther Isaiah Glenn was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on November 30, 2023, Glenn threatened Christefer Deromus Bell with imminent bodily injury by shooting at the said victim and used or exhibited a .380 Glock handgun, during commission of the assault. (273rd Judicial District Court)

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.

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.

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