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Polling Places for Primary Run-off for Sheriff and Constable Pct. 3

April 25, 2024 - The Primary run-off for Shelby County Sheriff and Shelby County Constable Precinct 3 will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Early voting will be at the Community House, 423 San Augustine Street in Center, Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24, from 7am to 7pm each day.

There will be seven polling locations open on Election Day, Tuesday, May 28, as follows:

2024 Joaquin Graduation Commencement at Joaquin High School/ Photo Album

Saturday, May 24, 2024 at Joaquin High School –

(Photo Album)

On Friday Joaquin High School introduced and recognized 49 senior students of the graduating class of 2024 during commencement ceremonies. Valedictorian Shelby Freeman and Salutatorian Autumn Webb gave class commencement speeches and were among 49 graduate students who were recognized by the school.

Early Voting Turnout for May 28 Runoff for Sheriff, Constable Pct. 3

Early Voting at Community House on San Augustine Street ends Friday, May 24 at 7pm

May 20th Numbers: 132 In-Person Voters, 74 Mail-in, 206 Total (In-Person and Mail-in)
May 21st Numbers: 152 In-Person Voters, 358 Total (All Days)
May 22nd Numbers: 127 In-Person Voters, 15 Mail-in, 500 Total (All Days)
May 23rd Numbers: 141 In-Person Voters, 648 Total (All Days)

Caution Encouraged on Early Morning Center Streets (Update)

May 24, 2024 - (Update): Shelby County Sheriff Chief Deputy Chad Hooper states a garbage truck broke a line as they were leaving the Sheriff's Department this morning after emptying a dumpster.

In response, the parking lot is roped off while the mess is cleaned up. The Sheriff's Department is open, and alternative parking will have to be used until the area is clear.

A viscous substance on some streets in Center is causing drivers to have difficulty and lose traction Friday, May 24, 2024.

Choice Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

May 23, 2024 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice on May 20, 2024, to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Shelby County, Surrounding Areas Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch (Update)

May 22, 2024 - (Update: 10:28pm) - Severe Thunderstorm Watch 290 remains valid until 11pm CDT this evening for the following areas.

In Arkansas this watch includes six counties in south Central Arkansas: Union

In southwest Arkansas: Columbia, Hempstead, Lafayette, Miller, Nevada

In Louisiana this watch includes 14 parishes.

In north Central Louisiana: Jackson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, Winn

In northwest Louisiana: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster

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