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A Message From the Cherokeean Herald on COVID-19

Updated March 16, 2020

As members of the Cherokee County area, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

We're working every day to bring you the news of how our area is affected, and how things are changing quickly. You can find the latest on our website, or text "START" to 903-448-7464 to receive Breaking News via text on your mobile device. If you aren't yet on our email list, sign up for a free trial (no credit card required) to stay informed. We will get through this crisis together.

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This information, which has been circulated by local Facebookers, was shared on the Cherokee County, North Carolina, Health Department's website.

Check your sources -- info on "Cherokee County's" COVID case from...

UPDATED: Friday, March 27 at 12:19 p.m. While Cherokee County, Texas, does have one confirmed case of Coronavirus at this time, a press release...

Commissioners receive COVID-19 update

Cherokee County commissioners received information regarding COVID-19 from Sergio Servin, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Grace Mikhail, Public Health Preparedness...

Census 2020 starts

The 2020 Census is underway and paper questionnaires will be received by mail by most of the country about the middle of April. According to the Census Bureau, those in...

This information, which has been circulated by local Facebookers, was shared on the Cherokee County, North Carolina, Health Department's website.

Check your sources -- info on "Cherokee County's" COVID case from...

UPDATED: Friday, March 27 at 12:19 p.m. While Cherokee County, Texas, does have one confirmed case of Coronavirus at this time, a press release...

Food pantries open and serving; need support and healthy volunteers

Most local food pantries are remaining open to help food-insure families through the COVID-19 closures and shortages. Donations of non-perishable food items can be made...

Cherokee County declares a local disaster for public health emergency

A letter from Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis: To the citizens of Cherokee County, Cherokee County does not have any confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus at the time...

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USDA designates 83 counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue designated 83 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas on Friday, March 20....

TSCRA: Amid pandemic, ranchers should remain on high alert

FORT WORTH — The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the cattle market has been dramatic already. But that’s not the only threat to ranchers’ livelihood, according to Scott...

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County’s annual Jr. Livestock show canceled

Better safe than sorry – officials with the 2020 Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show called it on Wednesday, March 18 and canceled the event amid...

Smith County issues stay-at-home order

During a press conference held on Friday, Mar. 27 officials from Smith County issued a two week stay-at-home order as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Tyler and Smith...

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The home on Kickapoo Street was gutted by the fire.

J’ville, Alto, Rusk FDs fight blazes across county

Despite the day’s rain, Jacksonville Fire Department spent most of the morning, Friday, March 20, fighting a house fire. According to city...

In a statement released Wednesday morning, Bart Bauer, Expo board president, announced the cancellation of the Cherokee County Jr. Livestock Show. The annual event that was...

Travel Form, Instructions Available Online for Travelers Coming to...

AUSTIN – In response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order, DPS has added the required travel form and terms of self-quarantine to our website for individuals traveling to...

House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes it to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting swiftly in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S....

Rusk Housing Authority office closes

In order to protect the health of our employees and their families and to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19, effective Wednesday, March 25, the Rusk Housing...

JEDCO launches lunch program to bolster local sales

On Tuesday, March 24, the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) launched a limited time lunch program to support the local...

City of Wells reminds residents to get their 9-1-1 addresses posted

By Cristin Parker cristin@thecherokeean.com In these trying times, the city of Wells is asking for a little respite. “While trying to respond to a 9-1-1 call on...

JISD hears COVID-19 update, certifies unopposed trustee candidates

Jacksonville ISD trustees received an update from Superintendent Dr. Chad Kelly regarding COVID-19 during their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, March 24. “COVID, the...

Alto ISD superintendent releases statement

March 19, 2020 Over the past few weeks, Alto ISO has been actively monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and has remained In contact with health officials who...

TJC provides updates to students and community

TJC announces plans for students in support of Gov. Abbott’s executive order and State of Texas directive to close schools from midnight Friday, March 20, through Friday,...

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City of Jacksonville Promotion Waives Restrooms Facility...

To ease supply-chain difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak, effective immediately, all existing Jacksonville businesses based in Jacksonville city limits that otherwise...

State, county, local officials: Just stay home - Businesses limited

By Josie Fox josie@thecherokeean.com As cases of Cornonavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise across the state of Texas, stricter steps have been put into place to help...

Dollar General dedicates time for senior shoppers

In a statement released Monday evening, Dollar General announced the first hour of each day will be dedicated to senior shoppers. "Beginning Tuesday, March 17, we are...

Nacogdoches City and County issue stay home, stay safe orders

As of today, March 29, 2020, City of Nacogdoches Mayor Shelley Brophy and Nacogdoches County Judge Greg Sowell have amended the original disaster declarations and issued...

Angelina County issues stay-at-home order

Angelina County has issued a stay-at-home order, effective at 11:59 a.m. Monday for all county residents. That order will remain in effect until it is rescinded,...

Nacogdoches County confirms second COVID-19 case

NACOGDOCHES--Nacogdoches County announced Saturday night that the second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in its jurisdiction. It brings East Texas closer to the...

Agreements reached on stimulus bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid...

Letter from Cherokeean's publisher

Friends, family and neighbors, Many of us in Chreokee County are feeling the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as updates change almost hourly. Our local...

House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes it to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting swiftly in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S....

Edward Lee Carlile

Private graveside services for Edward Lee Carlile, age 85, of Rusk were held Sunday, March 22, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home,...

Troyce M. Johnston Pate

Graveside services for Troyce M. Johnston Pate, 92, of Rusk, will be 2 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020, at Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Texas with Bro. Jack White...

Whitehead Cattle Co

Katie Struhall

Tuesday, March 17 turned out to be a beautiful day for golf at Rusk’s Birmingham Golf Club... if players didn’t mind the pollen! Club owner Mark Raiborn reported the...

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Jesse and Randal Grimes bag a feral hog in a hunt this time last year. Jesse is now battling liver cancer.

Hog hunt organized to benefit Wells youth

Hog hunters have the chance to eliminate a nuisance and help a local family at the same time. Family and friends of Wells youth Jesse Grimes have...

Texas State Parks to close public-serving facilities and programs;...

After careful evaluation of the ongoing public health situation, Texas State Parks will be limiting park programming and closing public access to park headquarters, visitor...

Local youth sports associations cancel, delay events

Cherokee County youth sports associations are cancelling or postponing events in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The Jacksonville Soccer Association (JSA) has postponed...

All UIL sports, contests suspended due to COVID-19

AUSTIN – To support the health and safety of Texas students and communities, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) is suspending all UIL sanctioned contests due to...

Jacksonville Maidens powerlifters setting new records

Not only have Jacksonville women powerlifters qualified to advance to State, members of the Fightin’ Maidens team broke Regional records. Chloie Devillier broke the...

Texas counties issues stay-at-home orders

Although Governor Abbott had not issued a mandatory state wide stay-at-home order, several counties have put local orders in place. 18 Texas...

Texas HHS temporarily suspends non-essential visits to state...

AUSTIN – To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Texas Health and Human Services has temporarily suspended visitation and on-campus events at state hospitals and state supported...

State shares important info regarding vehicle registration, titling...

AUSTIN -- In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) worked with Governor Greg Abbott and our stakeholders...

Plant Talk - There’s peace in the garden

Believe it or not, stress and anxiety relief is right at your fingertips. How? Gardening. While it may not be your first thought when it comes to stress relief,...

High Points from El Camino Real

Folks along El Camino Real are beginning to settle into the realization that this Coronavirus stuff is going to be with us for a while. Things are tough and I’m afraid...

Taxing Thoughts -- Make the most recent retirement rule changes

Recent legislation makes changes to popular retirement savings plans like IRAs and 401ks. Here are the major changes and how you can benefit from the new rules. You now...

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