
February 13, 2019
National Signing Day took place Wednesday, Feb. 6, with a total of 13 Cherokee County students from three different schools participating.
Two...
Rusk CoC plans big events for March
February 13, 2019
The Rusk Chamber of Commerce’s first ever family-friendly Mardi Gras Squared parade and celebration will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, on the courthouse square in...
McDonald’s to sweeten up Valentine’s Day week with McCafé Donut Sticks
February 13, 2019
Roses are red, violets are blue, the rumors of Donut Sticks coming to McDonald’s are true!
Because donuts and coffee are a “perfect pair,” we’re excited to announce...

January 23, 2019
Watching a tree grow is like watching the passage of time.
Living amongst the forests of East Texas, it is easy to take trees for granted. But...
TJC announces Fall 2018 president’s, dean’s lists
January 23, 2019
TJC has recognized 1,520 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Fall 2018 semester.
The president’s list consists of...

January 16, 2019
Cherokee County commissioners unanimously approved moving the regular court meetings and adding two more meeting dates to the Court’s regular...
Mission Tejas announces Jan. events
January 9, 2019
Participants to each event are encouraged to wear proper clothing and footwear for the outdoors, as well as bring water and bug spray. Each program is free; however, there...

December 19, 2018
The Jacksonville city council voted to authorize the publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation (COs) in regular...

December 12, 2018
County Treasurer Lassiter retires
Cherokee County staffers, friends and family bid County Treasurer Patsy Lassiter a fond farewell on Tuesday,...

December 12, 2018
Reports of shots fired at the Jacksonville Independent School District central office put one elementary school campus on lock down Friday...

December 12, 2018
Three-time Dove Award winner Mike Speck will join the Celebration Choir & Children’s Choir of First Baptist Church – Alto in presenting ‘The Name …...

December 12, 2018
Want to make a difference this Christmas season? The community has been invited to become part of the People Helping People brigade at Super...
Area churches announce Christmas event schedules
December 5, 2018
Alto
The A. Frank Smith United Methodist Church, located at 131 Cooper Street in Alto, is performing their Christmas cantata at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.
The First...
USPS operating status for National Day of Mourning, Dec. 5, 2018
December 3, 2018
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President George H. W. Bush. Out of respect for the...

November 28, 2018
The holidays aren’t so far away, and officials with the U.S. Postal Service have released this year’s holiday mailing schedule, to make sure those...