February 26, 2024 - Over the week of February 18th through 24th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

Friday at 12:12pm a call came in for a male involved in a ATV accident with a potential broken ankle. The JVFD med team responded to render aid before Allegiance EMS arrived to see to the patient. The ATV rider opted out of being transported by ambulance to a hospital. 

February 21, 2024 - (9:27am) - Timpson ISD was the location of a potential threat by a student on the morning of Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

According to a Timpson ISD social media post, “For the purpose of transparency, Timpson ISD is announcing that school officials were informed of a student who had made potential threats this morning. TISD worked with local law enforcement to ensure that all of our campuses were safe. Timpson ISD would like to thank local law enforcement and school officials who work to make sure that our schools are safe.”

February 23, 2024 - The City of Tenaha currently has three positions on the ballot in the upcoming May 4, 2024 election. On the ballot will be Mayor and two city council positions.

Notice of Drawing for a Place on Ballot

February 20, 2024 - Early voting in the 2024 March 5th Primary Elections began Tuesday at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas 75935. ​Early voting hours of operation are as follows:

February 19, 2024 - Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, reports the discovery of illegal dumping sites in the north end of Shelby County, and the arrest of the alleged individual responsible by Shelby County Constables on February 13, 2024.