There has been some confusion (and rumors) with the Governors latest directives. The City of Rusk is NOT under any type of "lockdown." Texans still can go out for...

By Cristin Parker cristinparker@thecherokeean.com As of 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, whilst Cherokee County does have three confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19)...

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...

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...

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...

In an official statement, the City of Canton takes an unprecedented move to cancel First Monday Trade Days' April 2 – 5, 2020 market. ​The City of Canton has been...

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, Texas – In response to the actions taken by Stephen F. Austin State University to restrict the possible spread of COVID-19, the College of Fine Arts has...

East Texas, March 13, 2020: To prevent the spread of Covoid-19, we are canceling the Windows to Opportunity mass hiring event scheduled for tomorrow, March 17th. We...

The Good Samaritan Thrift Store in Rusk will be closed until April 1. Food will be available on Wednesdays only with boxea distributed to clients at their vehicles. This...

Carnival Cruise Line announced late Friday that they are immediately pausing operations across their fleet of ships based in North America and will resume them on Friday,...

Robert Kalka, Wells Mayor Pro Tem, has announced classes will be suspended until Mar. 23 for Wells ISD.

New Summerfield ISD has been actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation throughout Spring Break. We have attempted to provide as much communication as possible to ensure...

In a letter posted on the Bullard ISD Facebook page, it was announced a decision was made to extend spring break due to concerns related to COVID-19. The letter states,...