Holiday Tour of Homes spans Rusk

December 5, 2018

A little piece of Rusk’s history got a new home for Christmas last week – just in time for the annual Rusk Christmas Tour of Homes, too. Thanks to...

Troup plans annual Christmas parade

December 5, 2018

The Troup Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade will be from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. This year’s theme is An All-American...

A slice of support for Rusk High School

December 5, 2018

People may disagree on which pizza toppings are better, but most would agree being able to enjoy a pizza while supporting a good cause is best. Those who purchase pizzas...

CCT presents Scrooge of the West

November 28, 2018

Bah humbug, pardner! Tickets are on sale now for the Cherokee Civic Theatre’s Christmas production of ‘Scrooge of the West,’ an adaptation of...

RCC looks to increase city’s credit rating

November 14, 2018

Rusk city council members are eyeing ways to increase the city’s credit score. District 5 Councilman Jan Pate requested the issue be placed on the agenda of the regular...

New Summerfield dedicates new coliseum

November 14, 2018

The New Summerfield Coliseum was dedicated Friday, Nov. 9, after two years of construction. In 2015, voters approved a bond measure which allowed...

RISD admin puts rumors to bed

November 14, 2018

Details became a little muddy after a Rusk High School student was taken into custody and charged with making terroristic threats against other students last month. Rusk...

Cherokee County Veterans' Day program to be held Monday

November 8, 2018

Cherokee County’s annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11 a.m., Monday Nov. 12, at the veterans’ marker on the north side of the courthouse...

The Cherokeean Herald is looking for a few good cooks.

October 31, 2018

The Cherokeean Herald is cooking up a fun, new contest for our readers and subscribers. With the holiday season fast approaching, many are on the lookout for that new...

7th annual Youth Hunt held at I.D. Fairchild Oct. 27-28

October 31, 2018

Just west of Maydelle this weekend 12 young hunters participated in the 7th annual Youth Hunt, held Oct 27 and 28 in the 2,800 acre I.D. Fairchild...

Former Alto employees plead guilty to theft by public servant

October 31, 2018

A pair of former Alto city clerks pleaded guilty to second-degree felony theft Monday in the Cherokee County 2nd District Court. Jeanie Mignon...

RSH gears up for splashing, dashing and paint soaked fun

October 31, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 26 the grounds of the Rusk State Hospital turned into a challenging obstacle course as participants and clients geared up for the...

Rock the Vote! Get some lunch! FUMC-Rusk offering annual spaghetti...

October 31, 2018

The time is nigh to make your voice heard – and get a tasty chicken spaghetti lunch. The 2018 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m....

Progress in Craft-Turney water supply issues TCEQ continues...

October 26, 2018

While the do not use order has been lifted for Craft Turney Water Supply Corporation’s customers, state and corporation officials continue to work together to determine the...

Reklaw, New Summerfield VFDs maintaining smooth sailing for...

October 24, 2018

Editor’s note: Cherokee County is home to 11 fire and volunteer fire departments. This is the fourth in an ongoing series spotlighting local fire...