AUSTIN – State Senator Robert Nichols (R – Jacksonville) and State Representative Cody Harris (R – Palestine) secured $10 million through House...

SHAME! SHAME! SHAME! On the person(s) that vandalized the public restrooms at Lake Jacksonville Concession area. A lot of people enjoy this...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Storm systems that blew through the area the evening of June 4 continue to create issues for some area businesses, which are...

It’s that time. Only a few days left before Sine Die and wrapping up the 88th Legislative Session! Here are five things happening around your state: 1. School Safety...

With interest rates on the rise, savers and investors are finally getting paid to hold “cash.” While money market rates have improved, the most popular short-term cash...

AUSTIN – State Senator Robert Nichols (R – Jacksonville) and State Representative Cody Harris (R – Palestine) secured $10 million through House...

On Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at approximately 4:36 pm .Cherokee County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a person in distress in the 11000 block of FM 752 outside of...

UPDATE from the publishers: The Cherokeean Herald received an emailed response to its queries at 4:46 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from Rusk City Attorney Anthony...

School’s out for the summer, and there are a number of fun activities for youth here in Cherokee County. Looking to keep cool? The Joe Layne Family Splash Pad, located at...

The 3rd Annual Warrior Run and Ruck March by Military Veteran Peer Network was held May 27 at Rusk Footbridge Park drawing a number of...

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce celebrated its return to the city’s downtown area with a May 25 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its...

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce celebrated its return to the city’s downtown area with a May 25 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its...

RUSK – Registered District 1 voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Rusk Municipal Courtroom, 205 S. Main St., to decide a run-off...

THROUGH JULY 18 Rusk Public Library will host a weekly summer reading program that runs June 6 through July 18. The event kicked off with June 6 registration at Jim Hogg...

School’s out for the summer, and there are a number of fun activities for youth here in Cherokee County. Looking to keep cool? The Joe Layne Family Splash Pad, located at...

Members of the 2023 Wells High School senior class gather for a group photo as they prepare for a May 26 commencement ceremony, where they were...

New Summerfield ISD seniors celebrate the end of their high school career on May 26, 2023, during a commencement ceremony at Hornet Coliseum. This...

JACKSONVILLE – The local school district is among those in Cherokee County that will offer a summer food program for youths ages 18 and younger. Breakfast and lunch will...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Rusk resident Howell “Shorty” Jackson is known locally for his barbecue, but after this week, his grilled fare will be known to...

The 3rd Annual Warrior Run and Ruck March by Military Veteran Peer Network was held May 27 at Rusk Footbridge Park drawing a number of...

AUSTIN – State Senator Robert Nichols (R – Jacksonville) and State Representative Cody Harris (R – Palestine) secured $10 million through House...

Boil Water Notice Rescinded Rusk Rural Water Supply June 7, 2023 Area(S) Affected: Customers on: Hwy 69 N, FM 2972, Meadowlark Ln, & County...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Storm systems that blew through the area the evening of June 4 continue to create issues for some area businesses, which are...

Larry Alton Bullock, 83 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Viola Bullock;...

Thomas W. Lake, 75, passed Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, on November 04, 1947 to Leslie and Gladys Lake. Thomas served in the United...

A funeral service for Jerry Neil Warren, 72, is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Bro....

AUSTIN – Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing...

RUSK – Registered District 1 voters can cast their ballot between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Rusk Municipal Courtroom, 205 S. Main St., to decide a run-off...

THROUGH JULY 18 Rusk Public Library will host a weekly summer reading program that runs June 6 through July 18. The event kicked off with June 6 registration at Jim Hogg...

JACKSONVILLE – Although the official date of the 39th annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest is June 10, local residents are looking forward to a week packed full of events to...

JACKSONVILLE – Although the official date of the 39th annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest is June 10, local residents are looking forward to a week packed full of events to...

AUSTIN – Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing...

JACKSONVILLE – Although the official date of the 39th annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest is June 10, local residents are looking forward to a week packed full of events to...

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce celebrated its return to the city’s downtown area with a May 25 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its...

On behalf of the Jacksonville Police Department, I want to thank you for your continuing support. The men and women in blue throughout the country do a difficult job and...