
February 13, 2019
On Sunday, Feb. 17 First Baptist Church-Troup will host the third annual fish fry benefitting the Troup community July Fourth fireworks...
Local Girl Scout cookies sales underway -- in person and online
February 13, 2019
If there’s anything that can make cracking open a box of fresh Girl Scout Cookies even better, it’s knowing that you’ve contributed to helping Girl Scouts learn the skills...
Judge to make ruling on 2nd suit against city of Rusk by end of week
February 13, 2019
A court hearing concerning the second lawsuit against the city of Rusk, its mayor and the city secretary was held Monday.
After calling court to order at 10:15 a.m....

February 13, 2019
The voters of Jacksonville, in May 2017, approved a 21-million dollar bond by a nearly 80 percent vote. Approximately $15 million of that total was...

February 6, 2019
The Jacksonville Independent School District’s Board of Trustees meeting began with members of the Jacksonville student ambassadors leading the...
Rusk FFA, Wells ISD to hold donkey basketball match ups
February 6, 2019
As basketball teams wrap up their district schedules, two schools are gearing up to host some on-court antics for a good cause.
Rusk FFA is hosting its third annual...
Clothes Closet & More gearing up for Cinderella’s Closet prom program
February 6, 2019
By Michelle Dillon
receivables@thecherokeean.com
The Clothes Closet & More, like its name suggests, provides assistance in the form of clothing and more to those in...
New Summerfield ISD closing Jan. 31, Feb. 1 due to widespread illness
January 30, 2019
In a statement released on Wednesday, Jan 30 by New Summerfield ISD, classes are cancelled on Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday, Feb. 1 due to widespread illness.
The release...

January 30, 2019
He’s lived in and loved Rusk a long time.
Rusk resident and Austin Bank-Rusk Location President Larry Long was named the Rusk Chamber of...

January 30, 2019
Longtime Jacksonville resident and all-around good guy Sam Hopkins was named Jacksonville’s 2018 Citizen of the Year, during the 94th annual...
Troup Recognized for transparency by Texas Comptroller
January 23, 2019
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the city of Troup is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s...

January 16, 2019
Jacksonville Employees of the Year 2018, Corporal Randy Wilson, Brandon Worley, Nathan Palmer and Chief Keith Fortner, were recognized by Mayor...
How sweet it is…County Extension office looking for a few good...
January 16, 2019
Fancy yourself a blue-ribbon baker?
The Cherokee County AgriLife Extension Agency is offering the chance to prove it during the local office’s dessert bake-off, to be held...
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
Two Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies recently received commendations from CCSO Sgt. Spencer Chambless for saving a man’s life.
Deputies Houston...