The Child Protective Services (CPS) of Cherokee County investigated 433 child abuse allegations during 2007, resulting in 18 children being placed in foster care, said Suzan Ellis, investigations supervisor for Child Protective Services. Ms. Ellis said removing a child from a home is the last thin... More...
Excessive speed may have been the cause of an ATV accident that claimed the life of a Mississippi man at the Mud Nationals event at Mud Creek ATV Park near Jacksonville Thursday evening, said Chris White, detective with the Cherokee County Sheriff 's Office. More...
One of the most well known fundraisers in East Texas has always been the sale of Girl Scout cookies. Troop 139 in Rusk is using that awareness to brighten the lives of soldiers in Iraq. "They don't have a lot to do over there," said troop member Moira Debbs. "Most of the soldiers don't get to hav... More...
Martina McBride is one of those artists who seems to sing a lot of socially conscious songs, one of which is called "Concrete Angel." The first time I heard "Concrete Angel," I was caught off-guard. The song chronicles the plight of a young, neglected and abused girl whose abuse goes unnoticed o... More...
The Faith Holy Tabernacle, a nondenominational church, will sponsor a family and friends celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday. Speaker will be the Rev. H.C. Whitaker of the New Generation Church in Jacksonville. Lunch will be served in the afternoon. The Rev. Sam E. Willis is host pastor. More...
New Rusk athletic director and head football coach Ted Patton's passion for success is undeniable. Although he has barely had time to settle into his new office, Coach Patton has many ideas as to how to help the Rusk Eagles bounce back from their worst season since 2000. More...
Celebrating a ribbon cutting with the Rusk Chamber of Commerce at DCS Fitness in Jacksonville recently were (from left): Teresa Langley, Louraiseal McDonald, Sheila Dennis, Shonda Darr, Cullen Darr, Connie Brown, Darwin Darr, Tonya Silmon-Folure and Bob Goldsberry. More...
A butterfly garden will benefit any East Texas landscape. It doesn't matter your label, the hectic pace of all will slow to a refreshing stroll when butterflies come near. Here are some hints for attracting butterflies to your yard. More...
Funeral for Myrtis Syble Price Reed, 88, of Wells, was at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3, in the Oakley-Metcalf Funeral Home chapel, with Kevin Somerville officiating. Burial was in the Alto City Cemetery. Mrs. Reed was born Jan. 28, 1920, in Angelina County, to the late Eula Grisham and Walter H. Pri... More...
I want to thank the Rusk Fire Department and all the local agencies who participated in the "Consequences" program at our high school last week. Also, to our Rusk High School students and community members who participated in the re-enactment. More...
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