Commissioner McSwain Updates on CR 1005 Work Project, More Extensive Closure

April 22, 2026 - During the course of April 20-21, CR 1005 has been closed during the hours of 8am and 3pm to allow for school bus and mail traffic to run normally.

Commissioners Hold Executive Session with Judicial Members; Sheriff's Department Acquires Equipment

April 21, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners were locked into an almost two-hour executive session with district judges, and prosecutors during their Wednesday, April 15, 2026 meeting.

SC Commissioners Learn of Delinquent Tax Text Implementation

April 20, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners learned of a new feature to alert taxpayers of delinquencies via text message during their meeting held April 8, 2026.

DPS Investigates SL 500, FM 699 Crash Incident

April 19, 2026 - State Loop 500 at the intersection of Farm-to-Market 699 was the scene of a major crash incident early on the morning of Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

U.S. Attorney Reports Sentence of Man in "Hook and Chain" Crime Spree; Similar to Local Incidents

April 17, 2026 - The U.S. Attorney’s office has reported the sentencing of a Houston man to Federal prison for his involvement in a “Hook and Chain” crime spree in at least two states.

According to details in a press release Cody “break da bank cobo” Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank theft and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan on April 15, 2026. Williams was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $71,639.

SL 500, South U.S. 96 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

April 16, 2026 - State Loop 500 and U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a two-vehicle crash incident Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

When officers arrived, one vehicle involved was located in a ditch and the other vehicle had come to rest on the southbound side of U.S. 96.

Officers Locate Missing Louisiana Man in Center

April 15, 2026 - A missing Beauregard, Louisiana man was located in Center on April 15, 2026, following a search that began on the previous day.

SC Commissioners Recognize April as Child Abuse Awareness Month

April 14, 2026 - The commissioners were presented with a proclamation for April as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Shelby County during their April 1, 2026, meeting and they were addressed by Collin Mathews, Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center Board President.

Tree House Ignites in Center; CFD Responds

April 13, 2026 - Center Fire Department fought a tree house fire at a residence at the intersection of Crockett and Thomas Streets in Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

TACC, Community Welcome Ballard Diesel Performance with Ribbon Cutting

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