Crime doesn’t pay -- except when you report it to Cherokee County’s Crime Stoppers program. Cherokee County residents can call in tips on local criminal activity to Crime...

Jacksonville city officials have decided to start informing its citizenry of any confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) within its city limits for the duration of the...

On April 17, 2020 Deputies with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3300 Block of Hwy 110 North in Tyler to assist Child Protective...

Tyler, Texas (April 20, 2020) — At UT Health East Texas, the health of each patient, our caregivers, and the community is our priority. As we have navigated uncharted...

As consumers and businesses adapt to extended stay-at-home orders, scammers likewise adjust their tactics to take advantage. And as April is National Secure Your Identity...

LUFKIN – Brookshire Brothers grocery store chain thanks its shoppers for joining with them to help contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). ...

On March 12, 2020, Jessica Novelo King -16 left her residence near FM 14 in Smith County. Jessica King is described as a white female, 5’3”, 138...

TYLER – On Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10:27 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to a fatal crash on FM 856, approximately five miles southwest...

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...