Former Rusk resident retires from Waco PD

September 12, 2018

In a ceremony held Monday, Aug. 6, after more than 39 years of service to the Waco Police Department, Detective Trish McDuff retired her...

The Humane Society's Pets Fur People is launching our "50 For 50"...

September 6, 2018

The Humane Society's Pets Fur People is launching our "50 For 50" fundraising campaign to celebrate our 50th anniversary on Monday, September 10th. We have proudly served...

Troup teacher a finalist for 2019 Texas Teacher of the Year

September 5, 2018

Troup High School biology teacher Karyn Ard is one of six teachers who are getting recognized for their awesomeness. Ard has been named Texas’...

Rock Solid: JEF offering bricks to honor former, current Indians at...

September 5, 2018

Jacksonville alumni, both present and past, have the opportunity to get their Fightin’ Indian spirit etched in stone. The Jacksonville Education...

Rosalyn Brown approved as Rusk City Secretary

September 5, 2018

A couple of new faces are manning the windows at Rusk City Hall as two seasoned staffers move into new positions. Longtime customer service clerk...

One killed, one injured in one-vehicle crash

August 31, 2018

An early morning crash took the life of a Troup man and injured a Jacksonville man Friday. Department of Public Safety officials report at approximately 6:30 a.m., Friday,...

VFW Post 3406 offers scholarship programs

August 28, 2018

The Rusk VFW Post 3406’s annual Patriot’s Pen scholarship program is open to students in grades six through eight enrolled in public, private or home school. This is an...

Services set for Carlene Clayton

August 22, 2018

Longtime Rusk Independent School District alum Carlene Clayton passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21. She had been battling pancreatic cancer. Services for...

R/C track proposed in Rusk

August 15, 2018

Rusk resident Chris Baker wants Rusk to get its race on – remote control style. Baker, a recent transplant from California, presented a proposal...

Burn ban set for Cherokee County

August 8, 2018

During an emergency Cherokee County Commissioner’s Court meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 7 a burn ban was set for Cherokee County by unanimous decision. In light of the...

***UPDATE**** Female found dead in Bullard

July 5, 2018

Approximately 8:30 a.m. Bullard Police received a call reporting a body had been found on Brentwood Drive with officials confirming the body found was dead at 12:15 p.m....

Breaking News: Body found in Bullard

July 5, 2018

Approximately 8:30 a.m. Bullard Police received a call reporting a body had been found on Brentwood Drive with officials confirming the body found was dead at 12:15 p.m....

Baking up a business

July 3, 2018

Mix a pound of ambition with a cup of determination, sprinkle in teaspoon of dreams and goals and you will get Ella’s Edibles. Ella Kovacs, a 16...

Alto City Councilman Jerry Flowers resigns

June 20, 2018

City Councilman Jerry Flowers resigned his seat on the Alto City Council at the regular meeting Monday. Councilman Flowers told the council his work schedule would not...

REDCO eyes making improvements to city park

June 20, 2018

Rusk’s I.C. Conley Park is on the city’s list of summer projects, thanks to the Rusk Economic Development Corporation (REDCO). REDCO Executive Director Bob Goldsberry in...