June 2023

Joaquin High School student places 4th at National Beta Convention

Joaquin High School student places 4th at National Beta Convention

Joaquin High School student places 4th at National Beta Convention

News Staff
Friday, June 30, 2023
Joaquin High School's Kaylee McCarty traveled to Louisville, KY, this past weekend to represent Joaquin Jr. Beta at the National Beta Convention. Kaylee qualified in Apparel Design by winning 1st place at our state convention in March.
Open letter from Sheriff Windham

Open letter from Sheriff Windham

Open letter from Sheriff Windham

News Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
During my time in office, I have always strived to be transparent with the citizens of Shelby County. I truly feel that being honest and open keeps everyone accountable and it allows for the line of communication to stay open. The time has come for me, as your Sheriff, to address a situation.
Piney Woods Photographic Society June Challenge

Piney Woods Photographic Society June Challenge

Piney Woods Photographic Society June Challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their June meeting this past Saturday. The workshop was on night photography and the June Challenge was architecture/cityscapes. Members submitted up to three photos to this challenge for favorite votes and discussions.
Pleasant Grove Raffle Fundraiser Saturday, June 17

Pleasant Grove Raffle Fundraiser Saturday, June 17

Pleasant Grove Raffle Fundraiser Saturday, June 17

Josh Crawford
Monday, June 12, 2023
Saturday, June 17, Pleasant Grove MBC will be at Walmart from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. selling raffle tickets. There are 3 prizes that will be raffled off on Father's Day.  "We need your help and support in our effort to take our kids to Church Camp this year.
Miss Frontier Days Pageant June 6

Miss Frontier Days Pageant June 6

Miss Frontier Days Pageant June 6

News Staff
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Timpson, Texas invites all of you to the Miss Frontier Days Pageant on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Timpson High School Auditorium. No tickets needed & free admission. There will also be a "receipt raffle" at the pageant.
Mergerson graduates Magna Cum Laude at Spelman

Mergerson graduates Magna Cum Laude at Spelman

Mergerson graduates Magna Cum Laude at Spelman

News Staff
Monday, June 5, 2023
Esther Mergerson, daughter of Lydia Blake of Center, graduated Magna Cum Laude at Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga., May 21. The 2019 Center High School graduate earned a B.A. Degree in Psychology with a Mental Health Concentration.
JVFD Responds to 4 calls

JVFD Responds to 4 calls

JVFD Responds to 4 calls May 28 - June 3

News Staff
Monday, June 5, 2023
Over the week of May 28 - June 3, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to four calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Tuesday afternoon at 3:10 P.M. a call was received for an unresponsive 85 year old patient at a residence on FM 3082.
A.T. Staffing /Advance'd Temporaries Ribbon Cutting

A.T. Staffing /Advance'd Temporaries Ribbon Cutting

A.T. Staffing /Advance'd Temporaries Ribbon Cutting

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will welcome A.T. Staffing at a New Member Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 8 at 10:00 A.M. A.T. Staffing is a Texas-based staffing agency that is locally managed and owned. A.T.
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