The state's high court refused to consider an appeal made by a Rusk man sentenced to die for capital murder. On Nov. 21, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Beunka Adams' state application for writ of habeas corpus, a challenge to the legality of the sentence. More...
A few more stamps and signatures will mark the end of a two-year long nightmare for employees and supporters of the Texas State Railroad as House Speaker Tom Craddick's office announced that his concerns have been satisfied, More...
They are not given awards at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet, nor are they recognized for their labor. More than likely, they will not find thank you cards in their mailboxes. None-the-less, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice work squads from the Skyview/ Hodge units continue to work... More...
The driver of this Ford Ranger was air lifted to ETMC-Jacksonville after driving his pick-up truck under the tongue of a dump-truck which was backing out onto the northbound lanes of U.S. 69, one-tenth of a mile south of FM 22, said Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Eric Long. Traffic was ba... More...
In Zechariah 3, Joshua, the high priest stood before God wearing filthy garments. Satan stood next to Joshua to accuse him before God. The fact that Joshua stood before God wearing filthy clothes is significant. First of all, if one were to meet with God, or even just a public official, one would... More...
This group of girls are dressed and ready for their performance in the Cherokee Civic Theatre Christmas production of "The Silent Bells." In front from left are Rebekah Johnson, Jamie Becker, Rachel Marquez, Paige Childs and Shayna Gamboa. The show will be presented at 7:30 pm. Dec. 7 and 8 and 2 p.... More...
Dallas Cowboys @ Detroit Lions Houston Texans vs Tampa Bay NY Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears @ Washington Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville More...
Old yearbooks are on sale in Alto Is there an Alto Yellowjacket fan on your Christmas list? Alto ISD is selling extra yearbooks for the following years: 1980, 1996, 1997 and 2001-07. For years 1980-2006, the cost is $25. The 2007 book is $45. More...
Graveside service for Carl Richard Thompson, 69, of Coosada, Ala., formerly of Rusk, was at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Notasulga, Ala. with the Rev. Mark Brumbeloe officiating. Mr. Thompson died Nov. More...
It's hard to believe that this year is already drawing to a close. The Cherokee County Sheriff 's Department has had a very busy year as usual. The Cherokee County jail is the largest division of the sheriff 's department and has the largest number of employees. The first 10 months of this year t... More...
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