Parvo affects all rescues and shelters in East Texas. I’ve never met someone in rescue in this area who hasn’t been affected by it. Parvo tends to be seen more in “seasons”...

AUSTIN - This week Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released committee assignments for the 88th Legislature. Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was...

TYLER – A Houston woman received an 18-month prison sentence for federal immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced...

This week we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a visionary leader and made an invaluable impact on our country. Here are five things...

A joint investigation between Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), led to...

AUSTIN - This week Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released committee assignments for the 88th Legislature. Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was...

TYLER – A Houston woman received an 18-month prison sentence for federal immigration violations in the Eastern District of Texas, U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Teaming up with Cherokee County Farm Bureau and Heritage Land Bank, youths from area 4-H clubs and FFA chapters are working to fight hunger, one box at a...

Single? Dating? Married? Prepare to laugh out loud, regardless of relationship status, as the Cherokee Civic Theatre presents “Check, Please!” at a...

WELLS – Roy Gardner and Rilie Grimes are the 2023 Wells Community Homecoming candidates, according to event organizers. Gardner, 14, is a freshman...

“As You Were,” an informal gathering of military veterans in Cherokee County, meets the first and third Thursday of each month, at 8 a.m. at the Rusk Lions Club, 605 W....

AUSTIN – This year, presidents, chancellors and leaders of more than 100 Texas higher education institutions honored Jim and Margaret Perkins from...

The Rusk Elementary School’s Fellowship of Christian Students, organized by Jennifer Woodruff and Jenny Peters, is a student-led program that meets after school on certain...

Rusk High School coach Corinna Ford is among the slate of nominees for the 2023 Sam Houston State University Distinguished Educator award. Ford,...

WELLS – Roy Gardner and Rilie Grimes are the 2023 Wells Community Homecoming candidates, according to event organizers. Gardner, 14, is a freshman...

The Cherokee County Jail reported the following activity Jan. 17-23: Latriece Browning, 35, Jacksonville, driving while intoxicated Lionel James Charles Jr., 34,...

“As You Were,” an informal gathering of military veterans in Cherokee County, meets the first and third Thursday of each month, at 8 a.m. at the Rusk Lions Club, 605 W....

Funeral services for Suzette Kelton, 57, of Rusk and formerly of Alto are scheduled for Monday, Feb-ruary 6, at 2 PM in the O.T. Allen & Son...

Maurice “Ben” Edward Johnson, Jr., 77, of Valley View, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2023, in Rusk, Texas. He was born March 26,...

Dianne M. Robert, 71, of Rusk, passed away on January 29, 2023 at The Arbors in Rusk. A graveside service for Dianne will be held on Monday,...

FEB. 1 Coffee with a Cop will be hosted from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Cherokee County Federal Credit Union, 144 N. Henderson St. in Rusk. FEB. 2 Alto ISD...

A newly formed chess club meets from 6-8 p.m. every other Saturday at Postmasters coffee shop, 402 E. Rusk St., Jacksonville. Call 903-589-1829 for more information. A game...

JAN. 27 Teaching What Matters Jacksonville Texas Homeschool Group will host a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, with locations at the downtown Jacksonville...

ALTO – Three Alto High School seniors are among the 2022 Padilla Poll Coaches All-State Team honorees. Jackson Duplichain was named a 1st Team All-State Receiver, a 2nd...

Parvo affects all rescues and shelters in East Texas. I’ve never met someone in rescue in this area who hasn’t been affected by it. Parvo tends to be seen more in “seasons”...