“As chief, it is my honor to bestow upon Officer Hamilton the State of Texas Medal for Heroism,” Jacksonville Police Chief Andrew Hawkes stated to...

Rusk voters will get to put their two cents’ in on the city’s governing document during the Nov. 5 election this year. Rusk City Council members last week unanimously...

The Maydelle Volunteer Fire Department received a $200,000 cost share grant from the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program...

Rusk Independent School District’s teachers, administrators and auxiliary staff can take the love and support of their trustees to the bank. During the regular August...

Future energy needs for the City of Alto was a topic of discussion at the council meeting Monday night. Shane Richardson of the Texas Association of Energy Providers told...

Officer Quincy Hamilton was honored for his actions in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 21, as Police Chief Andrew Hawkes presented him with...

The Cherokee County Commissioners Court conducted business Tuesday, Aug. 13, approving all agenda items unanimously. Commissioners received and approved the monthly...

In a recent press release, CCSO warns residents to be aware of scams. The press release states: The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has been notified of a warrant scam....

In July, ETCOG held a community meeting for Cherokee County residents affected by the April 13, tornadoes in Alto to offer assistance through our new HOME Disaster Relief...

The Tree of Promise is once again partnering with local businesses and Rusk ISD to present the ‘More than a Backpack’ giveaway. The goal is to supply 500 Rusk ISD students,...

In an emergency meeting held by the city of Cuney on Wednesday, July 31, mayor pro-tem and council members voted it was "in the best interest if the city of Cuney and...

Graduates of Fred Douglass High School in Jacksonville came from as far away as California to attend the 17th Fred Douglass alumni biennial reunion...

Employees of Jacksonville ISD will be getting the highest pay raise in the district’s history for the 2019/2020 fiscal year. At the regular monthly meeting of the JISD...

Students registered to attend school in Jacksonville are eligible to receive school supplies and school uniforms during two back to school fairs – both on Thursday, Aug....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) announced this week he will hold a town hall meeting in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 30. The town hall will begin at...