Officers are still searching for an Alto High School 2002 graduate who escaped Sept. 25 from the Nacogdoches County jail. Marcuese Eugene Tyler, 24, of Lufkin, formerly of Alto, is still at large. His sister, Laquisha Monque Tyler, 18, of Alto, was arrested Sunday afternoon by Cherokee County depu... More...
What to do about abandonment of a city street is still undecided. The Rusk City Council met Monday evening for a public hearing concerning the abandonment of a portion of Golfcrest Drive. Following the hearing the council took no action on the street abandonment. More...
A 52-year-old Rusk man accused of two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact has been released from jail on two bonds. John R. Chandler was arrested Sept. 19, and was arraigned by Judge James Morris, Pct. 3. More...
JACKSONVILLE - By 9:05 a.m. Thursday, the evacuation was underway. Just minutes earlier, ETMC Jacksonville staff had received the call from city officials informing them that a tanker car located near the railroad overpass downtown was building pressure and could explode at any time. More...
I guess I should admit that I am a little sentimental when it comes to the Rusk Eagles. That is a big confession coming from a Jacksonville graduate. To date, I have covered the Eagles off and on since 2003. My favorite Eagle team to cover was the 2003 football team. Not only was that team my fir... More...
The Alzheimer's support group will meet at noon Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union to hear a program by Bethany Home Health. Lunch will be provided. The public is invited to attend. For more information call Bobbie Orsack at (903) 683-5438. More...
A big second quarter for the Palestine Wildcats gave the felines all the cushion they needed to cruise to a 47-27 victory over the Rusk Eagles at Wildcat Stadium in Palestine Friday. Palestine outscored Rusk 24- 14 in the second quarter to go ahead 34-21 at halftime. More...
Members of the Texas Historical Commission, Cherokee County Historical Commission, Alto city government and Cherokee County government gathered Wednesday to unveil a new historical marker for Camp Alto, a World War II POW camp located on Hwy 294 just beyond the Alto city limits. More...
Private graveside service for James (Jim) Cranston, 82, of Dialville was at Rocky Springs Cemetery with Robby Arington officiating. Mr. Cranston died Sept. 25. He was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Los Angeles, Calif., a retired nurse and a member of the Corinth Road Church of Christ in Jacksonville. He ... More...
I am taking a moment to write you about the importance of Proposition Four that will be on the ballot this Nov. 6. Major repairs for our state parks are an essential part of the funding process necessary for a healthy and rejuvenated park system. More...
Rusk High School students of the month have been named for September. They are Michael Nickle and Jimmie Lynn Dement, freshmen; Jonathan Avant and Callie Collins, sophomores; Nicky Goodman and Kebra Monk, juniors; and Joey Marchetti and Laura Ochoa, seniors. More...
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