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    Troup FBC to hold annual fish fry fundraiser
    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....
    Photo by Michelle Dillon Community residents take a walk-through of the Jacksonville ISD’s newly renovated and expanded CTE during the facility’s official open house, held Thursday, Feb. 7. Building for the future: Jacksonville ISD’s bond projects nearing...
    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...

    red Douglass Principal Rachel Sherman and student Kenley Penn pose with Lisa Cox while displaying the campus UIL second place award. Photo by Michelle Dillon JISD recognizes board members, UIL winners
    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...
    Anthony King 2018 President’s Award Photo by Josie Fox Rusk Chamber hosts an Enchanted Evening
    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...

    Owners of the Texas Basket Company Martin and Jackie Swanson, were recognized for the business’s longevity in Jacksonville which recently celebrated it’s 100th anniversary. Texas Basket Company will be featured on an upcoming episode of “How to Make It,” which will air on NBC Thursday, Jan. 31. Pictured from left, are Past Chamber Chair Britian McKinney, Martin Swanson, Jackie Swanson and 2019 Chamber Chair Tom Trimble. Banquet Photos provided by Josie Fox Work together Grow together: Jacksonville Chamber names Sam...
    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...
    Photo by Michelle Dillon Pictured left to right, Jacksonville Mayor Dick Stone recognized Fire Chief Keith Fortner, Corporal Randy Wilson and Nathan Palmer as 2018 Employees of the Year. Brandon Worley was also noted as a 2018 Employee of the Year but was not present. JCC names employees of the year
    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...
    Keith Jones 2 Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies receive commendations
    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...

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