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Local scouts send cookies to soldiers in Iraq as part of the 'Troop-to-Troop' program BY JEREME HUBBARD 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 ... 17 enter guilty pleas Seventeen persons entered guilty pleas in district court during the month of March. Those pleading were: •Charles Wells, 28, of Wells, charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, was sentenced to nine years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice. More ... Alto Cemetery Assn. meeting slated Anyone who has family members buried in the Alto City Cemetery is asked to attend a meeting at 2:30 p.m. April 16 at city hall. There are many markers that need repair and cleaning. Gould Monument will give an estimate based on the amount of markers that need cleaning. In-put from the community is... More ...
BY LELAND ACKER With 223 children dying as a result of child abuse and neglect in 2007, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) is observing Child Abuse Prevention Month by raising awareness of child abuse. More ...
BY JEREME HUBBARD The Rusk High School UIL academic team finished the District 20-3A UIL contest in third place last week. The team combined to score 257.5 points in the competition, the highest total ever for the school. Several individuals contributed to the success of the team, with 15 individual performances q... More ... Grand Jury returns 15 indictments A Cherokee Grand Jury returned 15 indictments March 24 in the 2nd Judicial District Court. The indictments included murder charges against Jessie Smith, 49, of Rusk, for the Aug. 19, 2007, death of James Keon Jordan, 24, of Tyler, at a family reunion on FM 2962. More ... Gallatin slates Gopher Fest The Gallatin Gopher Fest is planned for Saturday April 26 at the Gallatin Community Center. The community center is the focus for the Gopher Fest. The center was once the site for the Gallatin school that dates back to 1903. The Gopher Fest is the community's way of paying respect to all of those... More ...
Marge Champion, legendary screen actress and dancer, will appear at Lon Morris College at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, to introduce a screening of her film "Give a Girl a Break." The film also stars along with her late husband Gower Champion, Bob Fosse and Debbie Reynolds. More ... Theatre seeks directors The Cherokee Civic Theatre, Inc. (CCT) Play Selection Committee is working on the production line-up for the 2008- 09 season. Persons with plays they would like to direct are asked to contact the theatre. The mission of CCT is to offer opportunities for cultural and artistic enrichment in East Tex... More ... LMC slates tryouts for cheerleaders, dance team The Lon Morris College cheerleaders and dance team will hold auditions at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, in the LMC gymnasium. All students planning to attend college in the fall are welcome to audition. Dance participants should bring an original routine with music (hip hop preferred) and cheer part... More ... Local Aggies schedule annual muster service Former Texas A&M University students will assemble in Cherokee County on San Jacinto Day, April 21, for the annual Texas Aggie Muster to honor all Texas Aggies who have died within the last year. Muster activities, including a meal followed by the muster program, will begin at 6 p.m. at the Chero... More ... Friends' group seeks clarification from rail authority Attorney may be asked to determine if a conflict exists for 501c3 group to engage in fund-raising for train BY MARIE WHITEHEAD Friends of TSR, a volunteer support group, was the first unit of service organized to provide assistance to the Texas State Railroad more than a decade ago. Its membership is composed of persons who reside in Rusk, Palestine and surrounding communities. More ...
Members of the Rusk High School tennis team include front row from left: Cassie Webb, Wendy Castillo, Renee Derr, Laura Campbell, Rebecca Robbins, Rachel Ellzey, Keiera Counahan, Amberlee Tosh, Carissa Jordan, Alyssa Height, Shayla Teague; standing are Josh Glover, Blake Reid and Matt Celestine. More ...
Joshua B. Jenkins, 25,, of Rusk, has graduated from the Texas Department of Public Safety Training Academy. Trooper Jenkins is a former Cherokee County deputy sheriff. He began the 28-week training academy in September. More ... Program on Medicaid presented at meeting BY BILLY WATSON The program for the April 3 Rusk Lions Club was presented by Amanda Spraggins, business development specialist for Birmingham Health Care Center. To be eligible for Medicaid a person must reside in a Medicaid certified facility for 30 consecutive days prior to becoming eligible for benefits, Ms. ... More ... Bee keeper is a busy bee The program was presented by Johnny Cox, "The Bee Keeper from Maydelle," who earns his living by raising bees. He specializes in Queen Bees and Drones. He is continually upgrading the taste of honey by producing better bees. He now has 25 locations where he maintains bees. More ... CLARIFICATION Student identified incorrectly in livestock show magazine In the livestock show magazine on pg. 6 in last week's Cherokeean Herald, a student was identified incorrectly in Southside Bank's ad. Standing next to Bruce Mehlenbacher in the ad was Kolton Barber. The Cherokeean Herald regrets the error. More ... Sardis slates homecoming The Sardis Baptist Church will host its annual homecoming at 10 a.m. April 13. The Rev. Snidow will speak at the morning service and lunch will be served at noon. The public is invited. More ... Disaster assistance is available Sign-up for disaster assistance is underway through May 5 for eligible dairy producers who suffered production losses in 2005, 2006 or 2007. Applications may be submitted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture at the local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). More ...
Investigators from the Cherokee County Sheriff's office and the U.S. Marshal's office apprehended FBI fugitive Thomas Dennis March 31. Sheriff James Campbell was wanted on federal weapon and drug charges and had traveled to Cherokee County from Omaha, Neb. More ... |
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