A former Cherokee County deputy has been charged with indecency with a child. Jonathan Bryan Shobert, 46, of Jacksonville, was arrested by the...

On Friday, Feb. 15, Tyler 12th Court of Appeals Judge Diane DeVasto dismissed the lawsuit brought against the city of Rusk, Rusk Mayor Angela Raiborn and Rusk City...

’Tis the season – for phone and email scams, that is. Officials with the city of Troup are warning residents of a phone scam reportedly circulating that’s threatening...

National Signing Day took place Wednesday, Feb. 6, with a total of 13 Cherokee County students from three different schools participating. Two...

The Rusk Chamber of Commerce’s first ever family-friendly Mardi Gras Squared parade and celebration will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, on the courthouse square in...

Roses are red, violets are blue, the rumors of Donut Sticks coming to McDonald’s are true! Because donuts and coffee are a “perfect pair,” we’re excited to announce...

On Sunday, Feb. 17 First Baptist Church-Troup will host the third annual fish fry benefitting the Troup community July Fourth fireworks...

If there’s anything that can make cracking open a box of fresh Girl Scout Cookies even better, it’s knowing that you’ve contributed to helping Girl Scouts learn the skills...

A court hearing concerning the second lawsuit against the city of Rusk, its mayor and the city secretary was held Monday. After calling court to order at 10:15 a.m....

Cassie Faye Booth Holmes, 99, left this Earth to be with her Lord on Saturday, Feb. 9, in Arlington. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in...

Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Hackney, 69, of Alto, will be Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at 1 pm at the New Hope Baptist Church in Alto, Texas. Burial will follow at...

Funeral service for Robert “Zeke” Barron, 71, of Oakwood and formerly of Henderson and Alto will be held Thursday, February 21st, 2018 at 2 pm at the O.T. Allen & Son...

Folks, the quick report of kayak Sand Bass fishing the Sabine River this week to McFadden’s Landing is, ‘the trip was fantastic!’ Thirty-four sand bass, each weighing...

Jacksonville Jacksonville powerlifters participated in the Whitehouse Invitational meet Thursday, Feb. 14. Three individuals on the boys’ team placed in the top five....

New Summerfield honored the senior members of the basketball team Friday, Feb. 8, which resulted in a celebration of the entire squad as each of...

Three Cherokee County girls’ basketball teams ended post-season play as bi-district champions. The boys’ basketball teams ended their regular...

Mileage rates for travel are now set for 2019. The standard business mileage rate increases by 3.5 cents to 58 cents per mile. The medical and...

All of the good chocolates have been eaten and only the ones with the pink and orange insides are left amongst the wrappers in the heart shaped boxes. The roses are...

The travel industry has changed dramatically in the 35 years that I have been involved in the industry as a travel agent. Airlines used to give free tickets to top...