Area Interest

    A greenhouse owned by Eve's Garden was partially destroyed when Monday morning's storms swept through Cherokee County. Owner Cary Green said he believes a tornado caused the damage because the destruction was localized to his property. Tornado damage?
    March 5, 2008

    Toni Meador, president, welcomes two new members Gene Brown, Brookshire Bros. manager, left, and Brad Crawford, owner of Crawford's Kwik Lube, Crawford Car Wash and Crawford's Storage into the Rusk Rotary Club Feb. 27. The Rusk Rotary Club places the American and Texas flags around the courthouse square during major holidays,hosts the "Salute to Vets" July 3-4; provides goods for Good Samaritan in Rusk, hosts the annual Golf Tournament, sends a group of students to RYLA camp, sponsors "Fans for the Elderly" campaign and distributes food to the needy. New members welcomed
    March 5, 2008

    Flu bug hits county citizens
    February 20, 2008
    Since the later part of January flu cases have increased tremendously in Cherokee County, especially in the Rusk and Jacksonville areas. The epidemic status is not only...
    FREIDA SCULLY Austin Bank names community involvement awards
    February 20, 2008
    Two Jacksonville residents, Freida Scully and Harry G. Tilley were among those receiving the Austin Bank 2007 community involvement award. They...

    NEWS
    February 20, 2008
    Healing prayers offered River of Life Christian Center has recently opened a room in which prayer for healing will be offered. There is no charge. The room is open from 9...
    ALTO ELEMENTARY
    February 20, 2008
    All A Honor Roll Fifth Grade: Jocelyn Bradford and Taylor Lewis. Sixth Grade: Colten Hinson, Dorothy Hobson, Jayna Spilman, Charlie Wallace, Elizabeth West and Jacolby...
    Fourth grade UIL participants included in front from left, Kyla Lynn, Caitlyn McIntyre, Payton Castleberry and Jontae Johnson; second row, Alex Tucker, Christian Coutee, Ebony Griffin, Delaney Starkey, Bryce Hoffman, Jenna Stanley and Moira Debbs; in backj, Raymond Harvey, Elizabeth Dover, Julia Rogers and Anna Hamilton. Rusk places 1st in UIL competition
    February 20, 2008
    Rusk Elementary School and Rusk Intermediate School jointly brought home the winning trophy for UIL compettion. This is the seventh year for Rusk...

    Plans are underway for the second annual bridal show from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the old Baskin's building in Rusk. Several hundred people attended last year's show with 30 booths. The event is sponsored by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce. Vendor fees start at $45. Bridal Show plans
    February 20, 2008

    l Alto Arbor Day poster winners were from left, Jesus Hernandez, first place; Caitlin Morris, second place; and Alanis Guinn, third place. They participated in a contest sponsored by the Texas Forest Service. Arbor Day Poster Winners
    February 6, 2008

    Stamp club announced
    January 30, 2008
    The Cherokee Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Saturdays of the month at the Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, FM 23 in Rusk. The club is for young stamp...
    Weight Watchers meet in Rusk on Tuesdays
    January 30, 2008
    Weight Watchers meetings are held at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 372 E. Fourth St., Rusk.
    John Eckerman of the Rusk FFA was among the calf scramble winners at the 112th edition of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. He is the son of Lana Johns. Sponsor of John's efforts was Joe Hill of New York, N.Y. John was given a $500 purchase certificate to help purchase a registered beef or dairy heifer for a year-long FFA project. Calf winner
    January 30, 2008

    Heritage Land Bank seeks scholarship applicants
    January 30, 2008
    Heritage Land Bank is currently accepting Scholarship Applications from graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a college degree in the field of Agriculture. A...
    Foreign investors must report agricultural interests to farm...
    January 30, 2008
    Foreign investors with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of...
    Alto dominates TSWA all-state football team
    January 30, 2008
    Alto's stellar football season continues to bring the Yellowjackets recognition as the Texas Sports Writers Association named several Mean Sting standouts to the Class A...
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