Stella Hill Library holding grand reopening Sunday

March 20, 2019

The work is complete; the books are on the shelves; the new furniture placed; and the computers are on -- the newly renovated Stella Hill Memorial...

It’s a Hogg of a good time: 1st ever Hogg Fest set for March 23

March 20, 2019

It’s a festival made in hog heaven – Jim Hogg, that is. The Rusk Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Hogg Fest begins at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 23 at Jim Hogg Park, 334 Fire...

April 4 last day to register to vote in May 4 elections

March 20, 2019

Citizens across Cherokee County interested in voting in their upcoming city and school board elections in May have until Thursday, April 4 to get registered to do...

Wells gearing up for homecoming with city clean up

March 13, 2019

Clean up, clean up, everybody living in Wells. Wells residents are invited to show their pride in their community during the city’s spring clean-up, Saturday, March 16,...

Troup’s Joe Lane Splash Park project making strides

March 13, 2019

It has been just over a year since the initial $100,000 donation, originally anonymous, was donated to the City of Troup for a splash park that is...

Craft Turney WSC receives report on TCEQ investigation

March 13, 2019

Craft Turney Water Supply Corporation (CTWSC) last week received a preliminary report on Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s recent investigation into contaminates...

Changes in the wind for local Relay for Life event

March 13, 2019

To help keep participation up and interest strong, organizers are making a few changes to Cherokee County’s 2019 Relay for Life event. This year...

CRASE class held in Rusk: Citizens Response to Active Shooter Events

March 13, 2019

The Agrilife Extension and Texas Extension Education Agency recently sponsored a Citizens Response to Active Shooter Event, directed by DPS...

Rusk man dies in collision with Brook Hill charter bus

March 13, 2019

Two people, one from Rusk, were killed in a head-on collision with a charter bus carrying Bullard private school students. Tyler law enforcement...

Grand jury indicts Rusk man on capital murder

March 12, 2019

Cherokee County Grand Jury handed down 28 indictments on Jan. 28, including an indictment for capital murder for Cody Ray Roberts, 18, of Rusk. Roberts was arrested in...

Inaugural Rusk Citizens Police Academy celebrates graduation

March 6, 2019

It was with much pomp and circumstance the 21 members of the Rusk Police Department’s inaugural Citizens Police Academy graduated, during a...

Two J’ville businesses growing like weeds

March 6, 2019

Two Jacksonville businesses are flourishing in today’s economic landscape. Harry’s Building Material’s new retail store opened over the weekend...

RCC discusses water tank rehab projects

March 6, 2019

The Rusk City Council returned to discussing a potential loan from the Texas Water Development Board to rehab the city’s elevated water towers during a workshop held...

Arrest made in assault on Alto couple

March 6, 2019

Local law enforcement officials have made an arrest in connection with the beatings of Alto couple, Jean and Judy Williams. Tuesday, March 4,...

Rusk Public Library celebrates biggest supporter

March 6, 2019

One Rusk resident has gone above and beyond to show the Rusk Public Library and the rest of her community some love and affection. Rusk resident...