JACKSONVILLE -- Want to entertain, impress and reward your best clients or your most valued employees? Support the local 4-H and FFA scholarship...

Just in time to get its community in a Halloween-y kind of mood -- Cherokee Civic Theatre presents Jack the Ripper, Monster of Whitechapel as its...

It was with heavy hearts, the city of Wells said good-bye to a former councilwoman last week. Dorothy J. McMillion, 71, of Wells, passed away...

As of 11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis placed Cherokee County under the first burn ban of 2019. Outdoor burning is...

The city of Jacksonville has purchased a new fireboat, enabling the city to provide fire protection and rescue operations at Lake Jacksonville,...

After many issues, Rusk city officials have reported the city’s public swimming pool should open Saturday. The pool usually opens during the...

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 17, 2019 – Walmart has a heart for helping customers save money and live better – and healthier – lives. The retailer is now inviting customers to...

Jacksonville’s premiere Americana music venue, Roland’s Next Door, has released a list of the featured talent to be showcased during its upcoming concert series. Roland’s...

TYLER -- Women have traditionally invested in their communities by volunteering, donating financial resources and actively managing area nonprofits. Recognizing this...

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 17, 2019 – Walmart has a heart for helping customers save money and live better – and healthier – lives. The retailer is now inviting customers to...

The Jacksonville Chamber’s Adopt-A-School committee members recently presented HOPE (Helping Others Pursue Enrichment) Inc. Administrator Ellann...

Members of the Rusk chapter of the Future Farmers of America have started the 2019-20 school year in full swing, as they gear up for a school year...

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 17, 2019 – Walmart has a heart for helping customers save money and live better – and healthier – lives. The retailer is now inviting customers to...

A memorial service for James Richard Crippen Jr. “Jamie”, “Leroy”, “Daddy”, “Poppa”, age 59, of Rusk is scheduled for 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at Harmony Missionary...

A graveside service for Dorla D. 'Grand Mom' Johnston, age 85, of Rusk was held Monday, Sept. 16, at Oakland Cemetery with Bro. Don Copeland and Bro. David Haines...

At the age of 97, Mary Ethel Holcomb Roark went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Calvary...

ATHENS -- The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is offering visitors opportunities to learn about a wide range of outdoor skills and participate in family fun events...

As hunting season gets under way, officials at Lake Striker want to make sure there’s no confusion as to what can be bagged on the public hunting lands area at Lake...

To earn a perfect score in cross country, a team must have its members finish in the top five spots. It isn’t a feat accomplished very often, but...

The New Summerfield Hornets hosted the East Texas Invitational in which many area runners took part including those representing Alto, Bullard,...

Brook Hill vanquished the Huntington Red Devils in a 64-34 victory. Quarterback Garrett Esposito completed 26 of 41 pass attempts for a 63 percent passing rate, 404 yards...

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday, Sept. 11, presented the 2019 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism...

AUSTIN – Following the recent tragedies in El Paso and Odessa, Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, issued eight executive orders to help prevent further mass...

Folks along El Camino Real struggled through last week after I left them high and dry without their six bits’ worth. When I called the paper and told them I was going to...

A letter in the mailbox with the IRS as the return address is sure to raise your blood pressure. Here are some tips for handling the situation if this happens to you: •...

Hello and welcome to the Fox Den! Your friendly neighborhood publisher is back at the keyboard following a week long visit to the UK. Mr. Fox...