May I express my gratitude to all who had a part in my surprise Retirement Party and reception on Thursday, May 14th.I received proclamations from the Rusk Chamber...

On this Memorial Day, the Texas Veterans Commission pays solemn tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, selflessness...

The failure of the recent $57 million RISD school bond should be no surprise. Many residents felt excluded from the planning process, and trust in district leadership has...

There might be several “low key” elections in our area and generally speaking, the voter turnout will be low. One issue on the ballot that affects only about 2,800...

 The President's tariffs have made a lot news lately and it’s caused a fair share of panic, fear and confusion in the buying public. Let’s be honest here. We, the consuming...

I read with great interest your article last week regarding the Rusk ISD bond proposal for a new elementary school at a cost of $45,240,000, along with an additional...

Going to prom can be the best night of someone’s life, but teenagers might face pressure to drink alcohol on that special night. Peer pressure is an important issue...

To anyone who says, “Newspapers are dead,” I say, “Sit at my desk the Monday after the post office sends a bundle of newspapers to Fort Worth by mistake.”I say, “Answer my...

The Jacksonville Public Library thanks all of the participants and presenters for Adulting 2.0.  One of the goals is to provide a space where citizens feel comfortable...

After reading last week’s article in The Cherokeean about the train returning for departures in Rusk, I was excited. This has been a major concern for both the community...

Several years ago, people enjoyed “putting down” excellence and accomplishment with the phrase “everybody gets a trophy.” NOT true and probably more harmful and degrading...

In response to John Hawkins article, “Opinion: Where’s the Justice,” I’d like to add a few questions that I, as a law-abiding, tax-paying citizen of Cherokee County, have....

Have you ever heard the saying “The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine”? That’s actually a paraphrase of an ancient proverb by the Greek biographer...

I met candidate Jimmy Carter in 1975 while he was first running for President of the United States. He came to a radio station in Houston where I...