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(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Governor Parson today signed Executive Order 20-03 ordering all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be postponed to June 2, 2020. The Executive…

Churches below will be live streaming services on Facebook starting Sunday, March 22. First Baptist Church in Shelbina Clarence United Methodist Church Shelbina United Methodist Church Heartland Community Church St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shelbina, has cancelled Masses indefinitely. Sacrities: T-W-F 5 p.m. to 6 p.m at church. No live stream anticipated. Hunnewell Mission Church will…

North Shelby FFA Chapter was one of 24 schools who competed at the Area Contest in Macon on Wednesday, March 11. Pictured above are the FFA members who are advancing to the District contest. Gus Williams placed first place in Advanced Public Speaking. Ava Williams placed first in Division 1 Public Speaking. Jeremiaha Pratt placed…

Local newspapers have a special role in our communities.  It’s our job to give our readers as much information as possible, especially in times of crisis. At the Shelby County Herald, we take that responsibility seriously.    Over the next few days and weeks, we encourage you to watch the newspaper, and check our website…

  The City of Shelbyville met in regular session, Monday, March 2 at the city office. Present were Mayor Mike Vanskike, Aldermen Brad Willey, Jerry Myers, Paul Sulser and Rob Souther; City Clerk Gina Mesmer, City Superintendent Randy Shores and City Worker Nathan Minear.   Mesmer told the board she would have more information on…

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Governor Parson today signed Executive Order 20-03 ordering all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be postponed to June 2, 2020.…

By Marlana Smith   Shelby County assisted-care facilities have taken precautions against COVID-19 and have all locked down.    Shelbina Villa took the plunge first, restricting access on Wednesday, March 11.    Administrator Kim Thompson said, “We were required to go on lockdown and we are doing what it takes to protect our elderly residents.”…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – March 16, 2020 – In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Supreme Court of Missouri suspended – subject to certain listed exceptions – all in-person proceedings in all appellate and circuit courts, including all associate, family, juvenile, municipal and probate divisions, through Friday, April 3. The Court may extend…

Dollar General Stores Press Release – Goodlettsville, Tennessee – March 16, 2020 –  Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours beginning March 17, 2020. Senior Hour Encouragement Beginning March 17, Dollar General is strongly encouraging that the first…