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January 18, 2024 - The Texas Department of Public Safety has confirmed the Texas Rangers are involved in investigating the in custody death that was reported by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on January 17, 2024.
According to information from DPS, at the request of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Rangers are assisting with this investigation.
In conclusion DPS states, due to this being an active and ongoing investigation, additional information is not available.
Shelby County Today will update with further details once they are provided.
January 17, 2024 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the in custody death of James Jackson, 60, of Center. Jackson passed away January 17, 2024 at approximately 5:35 a.m. The Texas Rangers have been called in and are investigating the situation.
The SCSO will not release any further information regarding this situation. For more information, contact David Hendry, Texas Department of Public safety Public Information Officer.
Delayed Start and Early Closures for Tuesday, January 16
- Sabine State Bank - Closes at 2pm
- Shelby Savings Bank Opens at 9:30am
Business Closures for Tuesday, Janaury 16
- Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
- Joaquin Senior Site
- City of Joaquin
- Rio Theatre
- Shelby County Appraisal District Office
- Shelby County Courthouse
- Shelby County Outreach Ministries
- T&R,s Steaks and More
Cancellations for Tuesday, January 16
- City of Joaquin Meetings
- Rotary Club of Center's Meeting
- Shelbyville ISD Board Meeting
- Shelbyville VS Joaquin Basketball Games
School Closures for Tuesday, January 16
- Center ISD
- Excelsior ISD
- Joaquin ISD
- Shelbyville ISD
- Tenaha ISD
- Timpson ISD
- Panola College (All Campuses; however, classes will proceed as scheduled through remote learning.)
Delayed Start/Openings for Wednesday, January 17
- City of Joaquin Office - Opens at 11am
- Joaquin ISD Starts at 9:55am
- Shelby County Appraisal District Office - Opens at 11am
- Shelby County Courthouse - Opens at 11am
- Shelby County Commissioners' Court Meeting - Starts at 1pm
Closures for Wednesday, January 17
Cancellations for Wednesday, January 17
- Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Meeting (Rescheduled Wednesday, January 24th)
School Closures for Wednesday, January 17
- Center ISD
- Excelsior ISD
- Shelbyville ISD
- Timpson ISD
- Panola College (All Campuses; however, classes will proceed as scheduled through remote learning.)
Cancellations for Thursday, January 18
January 16, 2024 - Out of an abundance of caution, Timpson ISD schools will remain closed Wednesday, January 17. Lingering ice has made bus routes and other roads for those commuting unsafe. Classes will resume at regular time on Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19.
January 15, 2024 - Due to inclement weather, all Timpson ISD schools will be CLOSED on January 16, 2024. Timpson ISD will continue to monitor the weather and will provide further updates. Thank you!
January 16, 2024 - Residential Trash Pickup Routes will not run early in the week due to adverse weather conditions. Services will resume as normal beginning Thursday, January 18. An additional route will be run on Saturday, January 20 to pick up excess and overflow containers.
January 16, 2024 - Panola College will continue remote learning on Wednesday, January 17.
All locations will be closed, and normal operations will resume on Thursday.
January 14, 2024 - Due to inclement weather, Panola College will close all locations on Tuesday, January 16. However, classes will proceed as scheduled through remote learning for the first day of the semester.
January 15, 2024 - FM 2694 in the Boles Field area was the scene of a fatal single-vehicle crash early Monday, January 15, 2024.
Emergency responders, including the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department, were dispatched to the scene of the crash to aid those involved in the incident.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 8:10am, a 2020 Jeep SUV driven by Barbra Jackson, 54, of Shelbyville was westbound at an unsafe speed when the vehicle slid across the eastbound lane and off the roadway, where it struck two trees.
Jackson was removed from the vehicle by a witness to the crash, at which time the vehicle caught fire and burned.
Jackson was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marla Denby, Shelby County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.
This crash remains under investigation. Additional information is not available at this time.
The crash was investigated by DPS Trooper Daniel Dellenger, assisted by DPS Sgt. Aaron Shelton.
January 15, 2024 - Due to weather conditions, the County Courthouse and all inessential offices will be closed Tuesday, January 16th. We plan on reopening on Wednesday, January 17 at 11AM. The scheduled Commissioners Court Meeting will be postponed until 1PM on Wednesday. I apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of our employees and county residents is most important.
I ask that everyone be safe and if you have to get out on the roads, please drive carefully, the life you save may be your own.
January 15, 2024 - Joaquin ISD will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16th and will late start on Wednesday, January 17th. School will begin at 9:55am. Buses will run two hours later than normal. Staff reports at 9:30am. We will continue to monitor the weather and update again tomorrow around 1pm if any changes.
Ryan Fuller, Superintendent
January 15, 2024 - As precautionary measures, Excelsior ISD will be canceling school for Tuesday, January 16th and Wednesday, January 17th. Please stay safe and warm!
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