In 2007 the Texas State Railroad was facing difficult decisions as the costs of operating and maintaining the park were causing the state to lose...

Every journalist loves to write. But we never really write about ourselves. Sure, every once in a while, we write columns that let you into our day-to-day lives just to...

The SFA campus was abuzz with energy on Friday when over 400 guests joined elected officials from various districts, business leaders, forward thinkers and community...

Hello from the Fox Den! We had another weekend of hard rains and I hope that everyone made it through the storms okay. As winter fades into...

I’ve been pondering this column for a week. How do you say goodbye when you’re not completely saying goodbye? As I said last week, I’m stepping aside as editor of the...

Most Americans get a refund every year, with the average check weighing in at $2,895 last year. Even though it’s really money that they earned, many people are tempted to...

The SFA campus was abuzz with energy on Friday when over 400 guests joined elected officials from various districts, business leaders, forward thinkers and community...

The Cherokee County 4-H Food Challenge was held Friday, January 12 at the Cherokee County Exposition Center. Teams of 4-H members have 40 minutes...

Billy Bateman (right) received the Legion of Honor Humanitarian Award from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains national foundation. The award was...

The East Texas Wild Pig Seminar, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be held April 20. The educational event will be offering expert information and...

The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County will be hosting the dementia care conference, “Meeting of the Minds” this Friday, April 27 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Rose Garden...

Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) will host two competitions this week in the East Texas area: Cycling and Track & Field. Friday, April 27: 5 to 9 p.m. Cycling Abe Martin...

Nine men who served in the 198th Infantry Brigade of the 23rd Infantry Division, more commonly known as the Americal Division, in Vietnam from...

Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) will host two competitions this week in the East Texas area: Cycling and Track & Field. Friday, April 27: 5 to 9 p.m. Cycling Abe Martin...

Nine men who served in the 198th Infantry Brigade of the 23rd Infantry Division, more commonly known as the Americal Division, in Vietnam from...

State Representative Travis Clardy is now accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). Annually, every member of the Texas Legislature...

State Representative Travis Clardy is now accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). Annually, every member of the Texas Legislature...

It was a night of acknowledgements and recognition at the Jacksonville ISD board meeting on Monday as the teacher of the year and the employee of the year were named....

The Jacksonville Middle School choirs recently traveled to Carthage High School to compete in a two day concert and sight reading UIL contest. The...

The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County will be hosting the dementia care conference, “Meeting of the Minds” this Friday, April 27 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Rose Garden...

Spud Nut, Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13, 108 minutes) is a rare movie featuring the Christian missionary who spread the new gospel to the gentiles during the time after...

Funeral services for Louis Caveness, 79, of Rusk were held 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 20 at the First Presbyterian Church in Rusk with Rev. David O’Neal officiating. Burial...

Funeral services for Muriel Doris Corley Kidwell, 87, of Lufkin were held Wednesday, April 18 in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jerry Browning and Brother...

Funeral services for James “Buddy” Bingham, 78, of Jacksonville, were held on Monday, April 23, at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville. Jim Allbright and Jack...

Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) will host two competitions this week in the East Texas area: Cycling and Track & Field. Friday, April 27: 5 to 9 p.m. Cycling Abe Martin...

Diamond Notes showcases baseball and softball action from around Cherokee County: State-ranked Jackets cage ‘Dogs After a rainout Tuesday, the Alto Yellowjackets –...

And now, Quick Hits: Maidens edged by penalties in area round The Jacksonville Fightin’ Maidens had a tough test in the area round of the 5A girls’ soccer playoffs when...

The SFA campus was abuzz with energy on Friday when over 400 guests joined elected officials from various districts, business leaders, forward thinkers and community...

On April 27 at 7 p.m., Elvis Tribute performer Travis Powell returns to Bullard to perform at the K.E. Bushman’s Concert Hall. Who could beat the King of Rock and Roll...