UPDATE! EBANEZ HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND NOW IN THE CHEROKEE COUNTY JAIL. On June 24, 2026, at approximately 5:41 p.m., Emiliano Lorenzo Alonzo Ebanez...

RUSK – In a special nod to the country’s 250th anniversary of founding, the Heritage Center of Cherokee County, Texas is inviting residents and...

The Juneteenth celebrations started off with a parade around the square in downtown Rusk at 11 am sponsored by the Cherokee Christian Brotherhood...

This year, the UM Army is displaying God’s love and compassion by building wheelchair ramps and providing home repairs for citizens in the area who...

WELLS – As local residents bid farewell to the outgoing chief of police, they’re welcoming a chief bearing the same name: Harold Rapsilver.And it’s...

ALTO – A familiar face at Alto High School will be stepping in as school principal: Sherri Newbury, who recently was named to the...

In an article I wrote last week, I expressed my concern that the case of the missing tax funds from the county tax office hasn’t progressed further, but I stand corrected...

Let's give a big Thank You to the City of Jacksonville, Texas - Government for building our new Kids Don't Float stand! And a big Thank You to the...

Our annual quilt exhibit runs through the end of July.  It is a blend of local collectors and the museum's private collection.  A U.S. flag exhibit is also included in this...

The TNT Grand Showcase kicks off this Saturday, June 27th, highlighting the end to our annual summer kid’s camp!  At 9am Troupe Everett will perform the original play,...

JUNE 24 & 25The Wells Interfaith Pantry announces separate distribution days:  Vegetable Day on Wednesday, June 24, and Pantry Day on Thursday, June 25. The line-up...

Bullard resident Brent Smith has been appointed as the new Precinct 3 Constable, following an executive session of the Cherokee County...

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 09:35 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the area of Lincoln Park near MB Davis...

The Cherokee Civic Theatre Season 54 lineup will include a 7 p.m. performance by the Tyler Big Band on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 157 W. 5th St. in Rusk.  The Fall Sip and See...