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April 12, 2022 - The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 116 in effect until 2am CDT Wednesday for the following areas in Arkansas this watch includes seven counties in South Central Arkansas, Union in Southwest Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada.
In Louisiana this watch includes 15 Parishes in North Central Louisiana, Caldwell, Jackson, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, Winn. In Northwest Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster.
In Texas this watch includes 21 counties in Northeast Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Wood. This includes the cities of Arcadia, Ashdown, Atlanta, Bernice, Big Sandy, Bogata, Bossier City, Bradley, Carthage, Center, Clarks, Clarksville, Columbia, Coushatta, Daingerfield, El Dorado, Farmerville, Gibsland, Gilmer, Grayson, Hawkins, Haynesville, Hemphill, Henderson, Homer, Hope, Hughes Springs, Jacksonville, Jefferson, Jonesboro, Lewisville, Linden, Logansport, Lone Star, Longview, Lufkin, Magnolia, Mansfield, Many, Marshall, Martin, Minden, Mineola, Monroe, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon, Nacogdoches, Naples, Natchitoches, Omaha, Pineland, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Prescott, Queen City, Quitman, Ringgold, Rusk, Ruston, San Augustine, Shreveport, Springhill, Stamps, Stonewall, Texarkana, Texarkana, Tyler, Winnfield, Winnsboro, And Zwolle.
April 12, 2022 - This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central Arkansas, southwest Arkansas, north central Louisiana, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, east Texas and northeast Texas.
Day One: Today and Tonight
Chances for showers and thunderstorms will return to the area by this afternoon into this evening. Some storms may be severe, with all modes of severe weather possible. Heavy rainfall will be possible with some storms, which could lead to localized flooding.
Days Two Through Seven: Wednesday through Monday
Chances for thunderstorms will remain across the area on Wednesday ahead of cold front. Some of these storms may be severe, with all modes of severe weather possible. Heavy rainfall will also remain a possibility, which could lead to localized flooding. Dry weather is expected on Thursday, but thunderstorm chances will return by Friday and through the upcoming weekend.
Spotter Information Statement: Activation of emergency
management personnel, amateur radio operators, and storm spotters will be needed through Wednesday.
April 11, 2022 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to one medical call and three fire calls for the week of April 4th through 10th.
Starting on Monday April 4th, the JVFD Emergency Medical Responders were dispatched to a medical call on County Road 3460 to assist Allegiance EMS. The ambulance arrived around the same time as members of the JVFD EMRs and Allegiance was able to take control of the situation.
Wednesday, April 6th the Joaquin VFD received a call about a fire alarm at a residence on Highway 7 East. After arriving at the residence the homeowner notified the department that a grease fire set off the alarm, but had been put out.
Next on Thursday, April 7th DeSoto Fire District 1 briefly called for mutual aid on a brush fire near Nash Road in Logansport. The JVFD was on standby at the DFD1 station until it was determined that the fire had been contained.
Lastly, on Sunday, April 10th the Joaquin VFD responded to another brush fire down FM 139. The fire burned around 2 acres of land into the woods off of a power line corridor. Due to the density of the trees, much of the fire had to be put out with fire flappers or “paddles.” After padding out the perimeter of the fire, the JVFD turned the scene over to the Forestry Service.
This turned out to be a moderately high volume for calls at the JVFD, but thankfully none were severe. With that, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a safe and fire-free week.
April 8, 2022 - On April 6, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required Flat Fork Water Supply Corporation (PWS# 210007) to issue a Boil Water Notice 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.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of April 8, 2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Gayle Warr at 936-591-5502.
April 7, 2022 - Due to a break in the line the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required Flat Fork Water Supply Corporation (PWS# 2100007) to notify customers from the Center Country Club to Loop 500 on Highway 96 North to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Gayle Warr at 936-591-5502.
April 8, 2022 - State Loop (SL) 500 at the intersection with Haley Drive was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Thursday, April 7, 2022.
When emergency responders arrived at the scene of the incident, the vehicles involved were on opposite sides of the roadway and a distance from one another.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at just before 9am a white 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Lucas Langlois, 44, of Shreveport with passenger Justin Harris, 19, of Keithville was southbound in the direction of U.S. Highway 96 South.
At that time a black 2006 Ford Escape driven by Darlene Mitchell, 71, of Shelbyville was exiting Haley Drive onto SL 500 and failed to yield right of way to the Dodge forcing it to strike the Ford on the left rear quarter panel.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Both vehicles were towed from the scene and no citations were issued at the time of the crash.
Several Center Police Department officers were on scene to assist with traffic control, as well as the Center Fire Department.
April 7, 2022 - Center Fire Department firefighters fought a house fire at a residence on CR 1443 Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
According to Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom, the fire department received a call at 9pm, regarding a house fire located on the 600 block of CR 1443 and when they arrived at the scene of the fire they found heavy flames emitting from one end of the house involved.
Entry was made into the home and the origin of the fire was discovered to be coming from the area of a water heater and electrical panel located in the home. The fire spread into the attic of the residence; however fire fighters were able to extinguish the flames in the attic, and prevent further spread.
The fire caused major damage in a bedroom and that end of the home.
One resident received minor injuries when an electrical service line fell while evacuating children from the home. The resident didn't request an ambulance and the children were unharmed.
Fire department personnel returned to the station at 12:10am.
April 7, 2022 - U.S. Highway 96 North was the scene of a two-vehicle crash April 1, 2022, from which several individuals were transported from the scene by ambulance.
When emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the crash, a passenger car and a truck hauling a trailer had come to rest on the southbound side of the highway.
While Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper investigated the incident, officers with the Tenaha Police Department, Constable Precinct 4, Shelby County Sheriff's Department and a volunteer fireman with the Center Fire Department provided traffic control.
According to the The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) the crash occurred approximately one-tenth of a mile north of County Road 4356.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 4:30pm, a grey 2014 Ford F-150 pickup truck towing a utility trailer was traveling north. It is reported that the driver of the pickup made an illegal U-turn on a hill in front of a silver 2011 Ford Focus SE passenger car, which was also traveling north. The Focus struck the pickup on its left side.
The driver and three passengers in the pickup were not injured. The driver is identified as Robert Lejeune, 49, of Nederland. Lejeune was issued a citation for making a U-turn on a curve or hill. The passengers include Colby Harris, 29; Brian Daniel, 21, and Ozzie Campos, 41.
The driver and passengers of the Focus were transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby County Emergency Department for treatment. The driver of the Focus is identified as Kassandra De La Cruz, 26, of Tenaha. The passengers include, Prudencia, 26, and one child passenger.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Both vehicles involved in the the crash were towed from the scene, and the incident was investigated by Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Daniel Dellenger.
April 4, 2022 - Tornado Watch 93 is in effect until 4am CDT for the following locations:
Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, River, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.
April 4, 2022 - The month of March 2022 had 6 days of 80 degrees and above temperatures and 3 days with the low being below freezing. The weather data for Center, Texas during the month of March 2022 is as follows:
Hottest day - 84.6 on March 27
Lowest temperature day - 27.0 on March 12
Total rain fall for the month - 9.22 inches
Number of days with rain - 12 days
03/01/2022 - Low of 31.3, High of 74.8
03/02/2022 - Low of 40.3, High of 77.0
03/03/2022 - Low of 43.9, High of 77.2
03/04/2022 - Low of 45.5, High of 79.3
03/05/2022 - Low of 62.6, High of 80.2
03/06/2022 - Low of 66.9, High of 81.9
03/07/2022 - Low of 41.7, High of 70.9, Rain 0.26
03/08/2022 - Low of 38.8, High of 42.8, Rain 1.44
03/09/2022 - Low of 36.0, High of 56.1, Rain 0.01
03/10/2022 - Low of 32.5, High of 67.1
03/11/2022 - Low of 34.3, High of 63.9, Rain 0.24
03/12/2022 - Low of 27.0, High of 54.0
03/13/2022 - Low of 29.5, High of 63.3
03/14/2022 - Low of 46.4, High of 70.2, Rain 0.71
03/15/2022 - Low of 47.1, High of 64.0, Rain 0.13
03/16/2022 - Low of 42.1, High of 76.6, Rain 0.01
03/17/2022 - Low of 47.8, High of 77.4, Rain 1.08
03/18/2022 - Low of 44.6, High of 66.4, Rain 0.03
03/19/2022 - Low of 36.9, High of 73.8
03/20/2022 - Low of 40.3, High of 77.9
03/21/2022 - Low of 56.5, High of 71.4, Rain 0.88
03/22/2022 - Low of 50.4, High of 70.2, Rain 3.67
03/23/2022 - Low of 41.5, High of 65.7
03/24/2022 - Low of 37.6, High of 66.6
03/25/2022 - Low of 38.3, High of 77.2
03/26/2022 - Low of 42.6, High of 83.8
03/27/2022 - Low of 50.9, High of 84.6
03/28/2022 - Low of 61.7, High of 82.4
03/29/2022 - Low of 67.5, High of 81.1
03/30/2022 - Low of 52.3, High of 73.9, Rain 0.76
03/31/2022 - Low of 40.3, High of 70.9
Pictured from are (from left): Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1; Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct 2; Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge; Josh Ritter, Appointed Justice of the Peace Precinct 4; Tom Bellmyer, Precinct 4 Commissioner; and Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3.
April 1, 2022 - Josh Ritter was appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 during the Commissioners Court meeting held Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Following an executive session, during which Ritter was interviewed by commissioners, Judge Allison Harbison described the county has been working on appointing a Justice of the Peace for PRecinct 4 to fulfill the remainder of Judge Jackie Kirkwood's term following his passing.
A motion carried by the commissioners to appoint Josh Ritter to the position of Justice of the Peace for the remainder of Judge Kirkwood's term which ends December 31, 2022.
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