The St. James Holy Smokers’ recently cooked for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Pictured from left is: Mike Parrish, Jimmy Klyng, Krisiti Bauer (CASA), John McLean, Ed Dykes, Ernie Balla, and Jim Gilley.

For 80 years, an old country store at the crossroads in Shelby has been selling groceries, feed and supplies. But anyone who knows Shelby Store knows that merchandise tells only a small part of its story.

Carmine Night Out will be held Thursday Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department. The American Legion Post 338 will perform a flag retirement ceremony followed by brief speeches from local officials. Flags are collected year round at the Carmine Museum and Visitor Center, the Village Market, and the Carmine Post Office. Hot dogs, refreshments, and door prizes are provided by Carmine Lions, Carmine VFD, and Carmine Chamber. The event is free and open to the public.

Recently a citizen addressed the commissioners court urging the county to eliminate the feral hog and coyote bounties in a cost-saving effort. So County Judge Dan Mueller asked County Extension Agent Scott Willey Thursday to address the court with information about the bounty program.