Major Crash off Embankment on SL 500

March 25, 2024 - State Loop (SL) 500 just over an 1/8th of a mile east of Noble Street overpass in Center was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash Sunday, March 25, 2024 around 5:30pm.

Hazardous Weather Outlook Includes Shelby County

March 25, 2024 - Wind advisory in effect from 10am this morning to 7pm CDT this evening.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central and southwest Arkansas, for north central and northwest Louisiana, and for deep east Texas and portions of northeast Texas.

Day One - Today and tonight:
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the Wind Advisory.

Shelby County Accepting Bids on Truck Until March 25

March 22, 2024 - Shelby County has received an allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury and has elected to use these funds to complete eligible projects. This solicitation is for one 1.5 ton F550 or equivalent single cab truck with 11ft steel bed flatbed. The solicitation may be provided when requested via e-mail to the address below. Bids must be received no later than March 25, 2024, 12:00 PM.

Shelby County Continues to Pay Panola for Inmate Housing; ARPA Buys More Equipment

March 21, 2024 - Shelby County Jail inmates being housed in Panola County continue to be a heavy expense to the county and Shelby County Commissioners were informed of the continuing monthly expenditure during their March 13, 2024 meeting.

Ann Blackwell reviewed some of the bills with the commissioners as she gave the officers’ report, with a very notable expense being for Shelby County prisoners housed in Panola County at a total of $26,450 for the month from February 1 to February 29, 2024.

SL 500 Near U.S. 96 South Scene of Corn Spill (Updated)

March 20, 2024 - SL 500 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash March 19, 2024, involving an 18-wheeler that was transporting a load of corn.

Commissioners Approve Emergency Lighting; Seek More Equipment with ARPA Funds

March 19, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were presented with additional information during their March 6, 2024, meeting to do with emergency lighting for the courthouse.

Allison Harbison, County Judge, presented the commissioners with lighting schematics provided by Scooter Clark with 4C Electrical Services and Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, reviewed them.

SC Grand Jury Indicts 20 Cases; Includes New Indictment, Enhancement to Previous Case

March 18, 2024 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 20 indictments on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The grand jury was impaneled for the January 2024 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Kyaw Ny was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on January 7, 2023, Ny exhibited a deadly weapon, a knife, and threatened imminent bodily injury to Yin Win by making statements that caused Yin Win to be in fear for her life. (123rd Judicial District Court)

Slight to Marginal Severe Weather Risk for Thursday Evening, Overnight

Center FD Fights McKee Street Fire

March 12, 2024 - McKee Street in Center was the scene of a structure fire March 12, 2024.

Constables Discover Man on School Grounds with Illegal Narcotics

March 12, 2024 - Constable Josh Tipton reports the arrest of a Timpson man on school grounds following the discovery of illegal narcotics in his possession on March 12, 2024.

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