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Notice of Public Hearing On Tax Increase For Wells

August 23, 2021

UPDATE: Active probable reported COVID cases rise locally

4 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 Figures just released by the Cherokee County Public Health Department: Active Confirmed Cases: 7 Active Probable Cases: 105 Figures...

TxDOT seeks public input on mobility options for seniors, disabled...

December 11, 2020

AUSTIN – TxDOT will host a series of virtual public workshops beginning Dec. 15 to help connect organizations providing lifeline transportation services with their most...

Freezing temps predicted overnight Monday

November 30, 2020

Cherokee and surrounding counties into parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana are placed under a freeze warning Monday evening, as temperatures...

November 5, 2020

The Clothes Closet and More on Main Street in Jacksonville is having their annual coats give- away this Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 am - 12:30 pm. The Clothes Closet is...

US 69 Between Rusk and Alto

October 26, 2020

According to a source with TXDOT, US 69 southbound is closed due to an 18-wheeler crash about a mile south of FM 241 between Rusk and Alto in Cherokee Co. Crews are...

Photo courtesy of Jacksonville ISD

Historic Tomato Bowl recognized with ‘Star of Distinction’ for...

October 9, 2020

AUSTIN – The Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards recently recognized Jacksonville’s Historic Tomato...

Gallatin Fall Fest Cancelled

October 8, 2020

The Gallatin Fall Fest slated for Saturday, Oct. 10 at the community center has regretfully been cancelled according to Gallatin mayor Juanita Cotton.

Smith County man sentenced in counterfeit immigration documents...

September 24, 2020

(Sept. 23, 2020) TYLER, Texas – A 54-year-old Tyler, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S....

J’ville cashes in on CARES

September 23, 2020

Thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the city of Jacksonville is eligible for $832,590 to reimburse any necessary expenditures incurred...

Hard landing investigated

September 16, 2020

(Sept. 16, 2020) TYLER – At 1:40 this afternoon, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the Cherokee County Airport to investigate an aircraft that made a...

Courtesy photo
From left, Bullard ISD Superintendent Dr. Jack Lee; Troup ISD Superintendent Tammy Jones; New Summerfield Asst. Superintendent Craig Wilcox; New Summerfield ISD Superintendent Joe Brannen; and Jacksonville ISD Superintendent Dr. Chad Kelly meet with Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), at far right.

Nichols meets with local superintendents

September 9, 2020

(Sept. 9, 2020) JACKSONVILLE -- Last week, Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) met with local superintendents from Cherokee County. The...

Public hearings scheduled

September 8, 2020

Photo by Mike Petty, courtesy of Buffalo Creek Speedway
IMCA racers battle it out at Buffalo Creek Speedway.

Buffalo Creek Speedway to hold benefit for Elijah’s Retreat

September 2, 2020

The green flag goes up on the Race for Autism at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4 at Buffalo Creek Speedway, 10180 State Highway 19, in Edgewood....

The status of Cherokee County

September 2, 2020

Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis admits while it hasn’t been roses and rainbows the whole time during his five terms as county judge, these days things are running much,...

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