3 arrested after search warrant is executed
      A narcotics search warrant executed by the Cherokee County Sheriff 's Office last week resulted in the arrest of two men and one woman. Sheriff 's deputies served the warrant at the residence of Lawrence Francis, 1300 S. Jackson, Jacksonville. Arrested were Lawrence Franklin, 34, of Jacksonville, ...
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Republican club will meet Feb. 5 at Hot Biscuit
      The Cherokee County Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at the Hot Biscuit Family Restaurant, 1407 E. Rusk, in Jacksonville. New officers to be installed are Florence Carry, vice-president I; Mike Alberts, vice-president II; Ann McClain, secretary; Jonel Henderson, treasurer; an...
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Elisabeth Avalyn Moore
      Sean Daniel Moore announces the birth of his baby sister, Elisabeth Avalyn at 9:06 a.m. Jan. 12 at Arlington Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds and 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Parents are Amy and Daniel Moore of Haltom City. Grandparents are Beverly and James Moore of Gallatin and Conn...
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Class reunion planned
      The Rusk High School class of 1987 is currently planning its 20th reunion. Classmates who would like to take part in the planning or would like to leave their contact information should call Mark Raiborn at (903) 683-9518
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Writers plan meeting
      The regular monthly meeting of the Inspirational Writers Alive will be held at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8th in the Activity Building, First Church of the Nazarene, corner of Beaumont and Bryan Streets, in Jacksonville. The speaker will be the renowned author and world traveler, Tom Townsend. For in...
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Meeting scheduled for 11th grade students
      Terri Daniel, Rusk High School counselor, will conduct an information meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 for 11th grades students and their parents. She will discuss testing requirements and planning for college admissions. The meeting will be held in the Rusk ISD auditorium.
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Food Check Out Week scheduled Feb. 4-10
      Feb. 4-10 has been designated as Food Check Out Week. According to the agriculture department it takes most Americans approximately five weeks to make enough money to buy food for their family for the entire year. In contrast, it takes until April to earn enough to pay taxes.
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Alzheimer's support group meets 1st Thursday
      The Alzheimer's support group local alliance meetings is scheduled for noon Feb. 1 at Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union in Rusk. Lunch will be provided by Lexington Place, formerly Oak Park Care Center. For more information call Liz at (903) 683-5438.
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MARRIAGES
      Marriage licenses issued in the office of Laverne Lusk, county clerk through Jan. 24 were: John Woodruff of Rusk and Amanda Kee of Jacksonville; Jerrick Skinner of Alto and Angela Stafford of Rusk; Jack Cole Jr and Connie Webb of Jacksonville; Cary Brooks and Shadara Price of Jacksonville.
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Bridal show planned for March 24
      Exhibitors are being sought for Rusk's first bridal show, planned for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Train building formerly the ETMC Olympic Center Building, 5th and Henderson Streets. Businesses that have anything to do with weddings are invited to participate.
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Volunteers are sought
      Volunteers are needed at East Texas Medical Center Rusk. Persons interested in becoming a volunteer may contact Becky Ford, clinic manager, at (903) 683-3604.
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