Griffith Resigns as Mayor of Joaquin

November 6, 2025 - Jessie Griffith has resigned as mayor of the city of Joaquin as of the Friday, October 31, council meeting.

Center PD Arrests Man for Alleged Improper Relationship Between Educator, Student

November 5, 2025 - The Center Police Department has arrested a Center ISD Athletic Trainer for improper relationship between educator and student on November 5, 2025.

Christopher Lemoine, 40, is being held in the Shelby County Jail on $250,000 bond for the charge.

Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Alleged Reckless Driver Following Collision (Updated)

November 4, 2025 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has reported of a reckless driver incident on November 3, 2025, that resulted in a collision between the suspect vehicle and a Shelby County Sheriff’s Department patrol unit on County Road 1184.

VFW Post Members Distribute Buddy Poppies

Pictured are (from left): Kevin Martin, Larry Hume, Derrick Roberts, and Sean Martin.

November 1, 2025 - VFW Post 8904 members handed out Buddy Poppies in front of Walmart on November 1, 2025.

CR 3267 Reopens After Repairs Completed

November 1, 2025 - Commissioner Stevie Smith reports repairs to CR 3267 have been completed and the roadway is now open to traffic.

Center PD Investigating Death of Man Discovered on Fire

October 31, 2025 - Center Police Department confirms the discovery of the body of a male invividual that was on fire early Friday, October 31, 2025.

According to the Center Police Department, a 911 call was received at 6:14am regarding a down person on fire at a residence on the 500 block of Nobles Street in Center.

When patrol officers arrived at the scene, they observed the body of a deceased male.

Center Police Department Criminal Investigation Division was able to identify the deceased individual as Stacy Ruth, 55, of Center.

Center Man Shoots Self As Deputies Attempt Arrest

October 30, 2025 - A Center man has apparently shot himself with a firearm as deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on him Wednesday night, October 29, 2025.

Deputies were on the 900 block of FM 138 just outside of Center and before the officers could make visual contact with the individual they heard gunfire.

Karren Price, Shelby County District Attorney, has confirmed the shooting incident and that deputies were serving a warrant on Kerry Dale Hite, 65, of Center.

SC Commissioners Set Lift of Burn Ban for Thursday

October 29, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners decided to lift the burn ban on Thursday morning, October 30 at 8am during their meeting Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

This decision was made with continued promise of strong winds on Wednesday. (Wind Advisory Issued from Tuesday 10pm to Wednesday 7pm)

Shelbyville Man Arrested Following FM 147 Shooting Incident

A large number of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies moved quickly to the location of the shooting incident on FM 147 to come to the aid of those involved.

VFW Post 8904 Holds Beirut Bombing Remembrance

October 27, 2025 - (Photos Courtesy Larry Hume) - VFW Post 8904 gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on Thursday, October 23, 2025 to remember those who lost their lives 42 years ago in Beirut, Lebanon due to the bombing of a Marine compound.

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