There has been some confusion (and rumors) with the Governors latest directives. The City of Rusk is NOT under any type of "lockdown." Texans still can go out for...

Drive-thru communion to be held First United Methodist Church-Rusk will serve a drive-through communion from 9:30-10:30 a.m., on Palm Sunday,...

Children must be present to receive meals at all locations. • Alto ISD’s weekly grab-and-go meals includes five breakfast and five lunch options and are distributed each...

In order to protect the health of our employees and their families and to do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19, effective Wednesday, March 25, the Rusk Housing...

On Tuesday, March 24, the Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) launched a limited time lunch program to support the local...

By Cristin Parker cristin@thecherokeean.com In these trying times, the city of Wells is asking for a little respite. “While trying to respond to a 9-1-1 call on...

Most local food pantries are remaining open to help food-insure families through the COVID-19 closures and shortages. Donations of non-perishable food items can be made...

The Republican Party of Cherokee County's convention has been rescheduled to 10 a.m., Saturday, May 23 at the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk. "Due to the...

The memorial program set for Saturday, March 21, to celebrate Annie Ella McCallum Ault’s life has been postponed. Family members will announce the alternate date as soon as...

UTAH — Following hundreds of nominations nationwide and a national vote yielding more than 23,000 votes, former Rusk resident Danielle Lankford has...

Texas Medical Association (TMA) President David C. Fleeger, MD, released this statement concerning today's state of emergency declaration regarding COVID-19. Gov. Greg...

Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at the Ruby Ballroom, 707 College St., Jacksonville. Contact Kim Felt,...

Lufkin, TX. The Angelina Arts Alliance announces the performance of Doolin’ on March 21 at the Pines Theater is now cancelled due to the European travel ban implemented...

Last update 3:13 p.m., March 12, 2020 As cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to pop up ever closer to home, numerous state, regional and local events and...

RUSK – Today’s online communications platforms, like social media, are filled with stories about people in need of medical care and searching for helpful resources,...