Twenty-year-old local from Center, Lizbeth Chavez, has gained the position as the new front desk receptionist for the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.
Chavez graduated from Center High School in 2022, and is currently enrolled in Panola College where she’s in her second year of general studies.
Over the week of September 24 - 30, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 2 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
Tuesday at 3:14 p.m. a page came in for an individual with high blood pressure at a residence on Saddle Street.
Over the week of September 17 through 23, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had six calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
Sunday at 12:14 p.m. a call was received for a house fire on County Road 3199.
Three weeks ago today, our agency faced a tragedy that no one can ever prepare for. The death of Deputy Sheriff Matthew Pierson was a loss that completely broke our hearts. Deputy Pierson was 25 years old at the time of his death, and had been with our agency only five days.
Shelbyville Junior High Football will travel to Joaquin on Thursday September 21.
7th grade will play Garrison at 4:30 p.m. in Joaquin and 8th grade will follow. Go Dragons!
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors along with Mooney’s Emporium welcome the public to a Business After Hours event on Tuesday, September 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 107 San Augustine Street.
Chelle Mooney will showcase the newest inventory items.
Pleasant Grove MBC will have a Drive-Thru Prayer on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at NAPA Auto Parts from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. "We want the community to know that we are here for them and ready to offer a prayer for those in need.
The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Americans take the time to remember those who are or were at one time prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still missing in action (MIA), as well as their families.
Over the week of September 3 through 9 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
On Sunday at 5:47 p.m. a call came in for a vehicle that had run off the road into a culvert just off of FM 2787.