The Rusk State Hospital renovation project has commenced, and as dirt work begins project officials want residents to know it’s not going to simply...

It doesn’t matter if you’re for it, against it or ambivalent to it – Texas Department of Transportation wants to know Jacksonville residents’ opinions on the proposed U.S....

A New Summerfield man received 50 years in prison after entering a plea of guilty in Cherokee County District Court on Monday, Dec. 9. Maximino...

AUSTIN -- This week, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was awarded the Scenic Hero award, the highest honor given by Scenic Texas. It recognizes outstanding work at...

Tyler Junior College Fire Academy recently held a graduation ceremony for 19 cadets in its Fall 2019 class. Captain Andy King, academy director,...

On Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2019, at 2:16 p.m. a Smith County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a known felony suspect in the ...

Funeral services for Bobbie Carol Stokes Musick, age 72, of Maydelle are scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with...

Nancy Anderson of Rusk, Texas, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019, in Jacksonville, Texas. She was 84 years old. A funeral service to celebrate her life will take place...

Imogene Robinson born January 2, 1927, to James and Elsie (Kirkwood) Kimbrell, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Rusk. She was 92 years old. A funeral service is...

Lady Hornets fall to Lady Trojans The New Summerfield Lady Hornets lost to Trinidad Tuesday, Dec. 3, by a score of 44-24. The team kept pace...

Alto Yellowjackets’ Swarm Karate Team member Cassie Wallace kicked and punched her way to becoming a champion recently. Wallace won her...

We are exactly two weeks away from Christmas and some folks along El Camino Real that haven’t gotten their Christmas shopping done are beginning to panic. Everything will...

Donating to charity not only helps others, it can reduce your tax bill — but only if the charity qualifies as a tax-exempt organization. Checking for qualified...

As we head into the holiday season and you gather with friends and family, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours. Here are five things happening...