Polley receives 60 year sentence in POCS case

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office reports that on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 123rd Judicial District Court Judge LeAnn Kay Rafferty presided over an open plea on punishment in a possession of a controlled substance case of methamphetamine greater than four grams.

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

The more things change the more they stay the same Over the years many changes have come to the oil business and the art of greeting other drivers, but underneath, commerce and cordiality are both still plugging along, despite all the changes the years have brought.

When we work together as one

“The stars are not the limit; they are just the beginning.”— Buzz Aldrin, NASA astronaut and Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, second human to walk on the Moon, July 20, 1969.------ Late Spring, 1961. Summer vacation loomed large in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majority

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.Without that unity, Patrick said that state Rep.

Because He Lives

As I write this, it’s Tuesday, two days a_er Easter. On Easter Sunday, our church, like so many others, was packed. Easter is one of those Sundays when people feel the need to “be in church.”I wonder though, how many today, Tuesday, remember the reason we celebrate Easter?

Shelby County Jail Log

While the individuals listed have been arrested and charged with criminal offenses, by law, they are innocent until proven guilty. These listings are obtained from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and are a matter of public record.

Growing Old

“I can’t do what I used to do when I was younger.” Turn that around. Think of the things that you can do now that you couldn’t do when you were younger. Then, also, think of the things that you have done over these years. Age has come, but so has maturity, ability and blessing.

Jonah: A God Tale

We often mistake the Book of Jonah as a story simply of one man’s rebellion, disobedience, and anger and his three-day sentence in a sh’s belly; but there is much more written between the lines and inside the verses.

Grill Fest 2026 set for April 24th-25th

Fire up your grills, start working on your bean recipes and start mastering your margaritas and Bloody Mary drinks. Grill Fest 2026, presented by Farmers State Bank, will be held April 25 with set up and cooking starting on the evening of April 24.

City of Center receives EDA disaster funding

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.9 million in Disaster Supplemental funding to support economic development projects in states impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.