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Grill Fest kicks off Friday

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The annual Grill Fest sponsored by Farmers State Bank cooking kicks off Friday, March 15 at the Rodeo Arena on Highway 7 East. Pictured is last year’s Grand Champion winner Chase-N-Moore Smoke from Friendswood, head cook Shawn Moore. Judging takes place Saturday, March 16. A 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Tournament starts at 6 p.m. Friday. The event is sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbeque Society.

JVFD responds to five calls

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Over the week of February 25 through March 2 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to five calls. Sunday evening at 5:43 p.m.

Shelby County Jail Log

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• Wells, Bruce W/M 67, PI, Arresting officer Sage SCSO, $150.00 Fine, Date Committed 2.27.24, Date Discharged 2.27.24 • Paul, Roberts W/M 55, ACB, PI, Arresting officer Jerrigan SCSO, $8,000 Bond, Date Committed 2.28.24, Date Discharged 2.29.24 • Lian, Kim Mang A/M 51, Flee PO, Arresting officer W. Lusk CPD, Date Committed 2.28.24, Date Discharged 2.29.24 • Jackson, Eric B/M 58, POCS PG1 4g<200p, POCS PG1 1g<4g, POCS PG1 1g<8g, $33,000 Bond, Arresting officer Robert Lee CPD, Date Committed 2.29.24, Date Discharged 3.1.2024 • Crawford, Debell B/M 25, ACB, POM <2oz.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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MARCH 8 Friday Wright Motors Open House Wright Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will celebrate 20 years in business with an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the dealership located at 1858 Tenaha Street. The Shelby County Cookers will be cooking hamburgers.

Mr. Doggo ribbon cutting set for March 13; 10:30 a.m.

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Please join Briseida Pastrana, owner of Mr. Doggo, and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at a New Member Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Doggo is located at 176 US Hwy 96 N. The public is invited to attend and help celebrate.
 

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