Emergency Personnel Respond to Calls During Dangerous Weather Conditions

June 4, 2024 - While heavy rain conditions were impacting Shelby County, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, emergency responders had to rush to roadway incidents.

Manhunt for Joaquin Man Ends Without Incident

Officers driving Derrek Hughes, 33 of Joaquin, into the Sallyport at the Shelby County Jail.

Flood Warning Statement for Sabine River

June 4, 2024 - At 9:30am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 the National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA stated the forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the Sabine River at Logansport affecting Panola and Shelby counties, and De Soto parish.

For the Sabine River including Mineola, Hawkins, Gladewater, Longview, Beckville, Logansport... moderate flooding is forecast.

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Storm Conditions Have Emergency Crews on Alert (Update 12:30am)

June 3, 2024 - Shelby County is receiving another round of stormy weather, and heavy wind is as of 10:38 pm Monday, June 3, 2024 possibly the cause of a tree that is reported to be across part of U.S. Highway 59 North outside of Tenaha, where a truck has also struck the tree. Emergency personnel is on scene there. (Update: by 1:43am the tree on U.S. 59 was clear).

State Highway 7 West just west of SL 500 has a tree across two lanes of traffic, and the Center Fire Department is reported to be working to clear that debris.

NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook Includes Severe Weather Risk (9:39pm)

June 3, 2024 (9:39pm) - At 9:39pm, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Waskom to near Deberry to 6 miles north of Joaquin to near Timpson, moving east at 50 mph.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Includes 70mph Wind Gusts

June 3, 2024 - At 9:02pm, Monday, June 3, 2024, the National Weather Service Shreveport, LA issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning to last until 10:00pm.

DETEC Reports Increase in Outage Numbers After Sunday Storm (5pm Update)

June 3, 2024 (5pm Update) - According to DETEC, approximately 1,500 outages are remaining to be restored. Given that we do not suffer any further weather related damage, all outages are anticipated to be restored Tuesday evening. If you have not reported your outage, please do.

Wanted Suspect Sought in Joaquin (Updated: 9:52pm)

June 3, 2024 - Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, reports that law enforcement officers are searching for Derrek Hughes, 33, of Joaquin.

Constable Cheatwood attempted to make a traffic stop on Hughes earlier in the day in Joaquin, and he evaded.

Flash Flood Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended

SWEPCO, DETEC Report Major Outage (Update: 10:15)

June 1, 2024 - (Update): 10pm - DETEC reports they have received notification that AEP has received structural damage and power is likely to not be restored tonight. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

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