A continuance has been granted in the 2nd Judicial District Court of Judge Dwight Phifer concerning a suit filed by the city of Rusk against W.R. Bowden and his son, Kevin Bowden. The hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, has been continued until April 3 because of a scheduling conflic... More...
An unannounced survey by the Joint Commission reveals that Rusk State Hospital is in the top tier of medical facilities in the nation. Following a three-day inspection in January by four surveyors, Rusk State Hospital received accolades and a punch list of five minor issues to correct. More...
While cash registers jingled during the busy Christmas season, most cities in Texas saw an increase in sales tax revenue - a 6.4 average jump. However, retailers in Cherokee County reported a mixed bag for the holiday season. More...
chreporter@mediactr.com This week, we continue our discussion on reasoning. It is good for people to reason. The Lord gave us brains so that we could use them. He even went so far as to say "Come, let us reason together," in Isaiah 1:18. Is it unreasonable to believe in God and that He created t... More...
If you have a wedding in your future, plan to attend Rusk's first Bridal Show from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the old Baskins Building, across from the courthouse, on the square in downtown Rusk. More...
Two words describe the momentum of Rusk Eagle baseball heading into district play, "game on." Rusk won the tournament hosted by district rival Center by defeating the Roughriders 13-1 in five innings. "Brent Jones had a stellar pitching performance," said Head Coach George Banda. More...
Funeral for Rastus L. Reagan, 92, of Jacksonville, was at 2 p.m. Saturday at Autry Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Don Harvey officiating. Burial was in Jarratt Cemetery. Mr. Reagan died Feb. 28. He was born April 21, 1914, in Cushing. He was a farmer and worked at pallet mills. He was a member ... More...
Rusk More than 24 million Americans have fought for our freedom in the military. More than 22 million children live in single parent family households. One in three children will be poor at some point in their childhood. What do these people have in common? More...
Proudly showing off their 2006 State Championship rings are (from left): Brandon Thacker, Clayton Scott, Michael Parker, Clinton Dover, Josh Hudson, Derek Mumphrey and Jonathan Simpson. Kneeling in front is Devon Patton. The players received their state championship rings Monday during lunch pe... More...
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