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November 5, 2025

High School Football Scores for week 10

November 8, 2025

Troup 28 (Undefeated Season)Buffalo 6Rusk 20Center 27Mt. Enterprise 64Alto 15*Jacksonville Did Not Play

Jacksonville Police Officer Shot; Suspect at Large - ARRESTED

November 6, 2025

At approximately 8:30 p.m., the multiple law enforcement agencies assisted the Jacksonville Police Department in serving a search warrant at a...

Upcoming Games – Nov. 7

November 4, 2025

Alto Yellowjackets at Mt Enterprise Wildcats – 7:00 p.m.Troup Tigers at Buffalo Bison – 7:30 p.m.Center Roughriders at Rusk Eagles – 7:30 p.m.Jacksonville Fightin’ Indians...

OPINION: Help protect East Texas groundwater by voting for...

October 29, 2025

The continued growth of Texas is a testament to what those of us who were born and raised here already know – Texas is the greatest place in the world. It seems the rest of...

veteran lunch Wells

Troup Christmas

Jacksonville Police Officer Shot; Suspect at Large - ARRESTED

November 6, 2025

At approximately 8:30 p.m., the multiple law enforcement agencies assisted the Jacksonville Police Department in serving a search warrant at a...

Judge Michael Davis Appointed to 12th Court of Appeals

October 29, 2025

369th District Judge Michael Davis has just been appointed to a new position by Govenor Abbott . Most recently he presided over the trial of Noah...

Cherokee County Burn Ban Lifted

October 27, 2025

In an announcement from the Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis, because of the rain this past weekend and the forecast for more this week, the burn ban is no longer...

Local veterans recognized during programs throughout county

November 7, 2025

Area veterans are being recognized for their service during Veterans Day programs hosted throughout Cherokee County in upcoming days.According to the U.S. Department of...

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Honoring Our Veterans: A Proud Display of the American Flag

November 7, 2025

As Veterans Day approaches on November 11, local residents will once again have the opportunity to show their appreciation for the men and women...

What's Happening in Cherokee County

November 4, 2025

What’s Happening in Cherokee CountyTHROUGH Dec. 12Jorge Aragon Insurance Co. of Jacksonville will host a food drive benefitting local families in need. Nonperishable and...

Vets offered free entry to state historic sites Nov. 11

November 7, 2025

AUSTIN – The Texas Historical Commission is granting veterans of the Armed Forces free entry to all state-operated historic sites on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11....

Courtesy photos

Honoring Our Veterans: A Proud Display of the American Flag

November 7, 2025

As Veterans Day approaches on November 11, local residents will once again have the opportunity to show their appreciation for the men and women...

Local veterans recognized during programs throughout county

November 7, 2025

Area veterans are being recognized for their service during Veterans Day programs hosted throughout Cherokee County in upcoming days.According to the U.S. Department of...

Dr. Mid Johnson

Rusk ISD: Superintendent’s Message to the Community

October 29, 2025

As Superintendent of Schools for Rusk ISD, I feel extremely fortunate for the opportunity to work and serve in this great community. We have many...

BGC to donate $500K to local food banks impacted by government...

November 7, 2025

TYLER – In response to growing community needs, Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is donating $500,000 to local food banks serving communities where its stores operate in...

Rotary Flags

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3 Boil Water Notices Rescinded by Rusk Rural Water Supply Oct 30, 2025

October 30, 2025

1. Area(S) Affected: Customers on: US HWY 84 E(NOT ALL CUSTOMERS ON HWY 84- IF THECORRECT NUMBER IS ON THE ACCOUNT CUSTOMER WILL RECEIVE A CALL) FM 2962 &COUNTY ROADS:...

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

October 29, 2025

Will you be ready for the end of Daylight Saving Time when we “Fall Back” an hour on Sunday – officially at 2 a.m.?When clocks “fall back” an hour, the end of Daylight...

Vets offered free entry to state historic sites Nov. 11

November 7, 2025

AUSTIN – The Texas Historical Commission is granting veterans of the Armed Forces free entry to all state-operated historic sites on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11....

Courtesy photos

Honoring Our Veterans: A Proud Display of the American Flag

November 7, 2025

As Veterans Day approaches on November 11, local residents will once again have the opportunity to show their appreciation for the men and women...

Local veterans recognized during programs throughout county

November 7, 2025

Area veterans are being recognized for their service during Veterans Day programs hosted throughout Cherokee County in upcoming days.According to the U.S. Department of...

Wilma Jean Glenn

Wilma Jean Glenn

November 4, 2025

Wilma Jean Glenn, a kindhearted and fun-loving soul, was born on February 6, 1941, in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, and passed Oct. 29 2025. A...

Jerry M. Meador

Jerry M. Meador

November 3, 2025

A funeral service for Jerry M. Meador, 89, of Gilmer, was at 11 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2025, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Pastor...

Russell Patrick Kennedy

Russell Patrick Kennedy

November 3, 2025

Russell Patrick Kennedy of Jacksonville, TX, was born Aug. 3, 1954, in Woodruff, WI, and passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2025, after his second...

Grand Reopening of Mission Tejas

November 4, 2025

“We would absolutely be honored to see our neighbors, friends, and families join us,” said Park Ranger Linda. “If you come out, please introduce yourself to Superintendent...

CCGMA speaker to discuss plant diseases

November 1, 2025

JACKSONVILLE – Cherokee County Master Gardener Stephen Cook, a second-generation peach farmer, will discuss plant diseases during a Nov. 10 CCGMA meeting at First Methodist...

A spiny orb weaver showcases her spinning talents in Greg’s woods.

Spiders: Nature’s Insecticide

October 29, 2025

As autumn rolls in and Halloween decorations begin to creep across our neighborhoods, spiders suddenly take center stage. From fake cobwebs...

What's Happening in Cherokee County

November 4, 2025

What’s Happening in Cherokee CountyTHROUGH Dec. 12Jorge Aragon Insurance Co. of Jacksonville will host a food drive benefitting local families in need. Nonperishable and...

The Enduring Fascination with Trains

November 1, 2025

I love trains. It doesn’t matter if is steam or diesel, just the sound of the horn or whistle brings a smile to my face. This passion is manifested in me with model trains...

CCT announces cast for 2025 Christmas program

October 31, 2025

RUSK – Cherokee Civic Theatre recently announced the cast list for its 2025 holiday production, “Christmas Shorts.”The production features a cast of 48, with some people...

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High School Football Scores for week 10

November 8, 2025

Troup 28 (Undefeated Season)Buffalo 6Rusk 20Center 27Mt. Enterprise 64Alto 15*Jacksonville Did Not Play

Cherokeean Herald/David Haines

Bulldogs Blitz the Eagles

November 5, 2025

Rusk 3 Carthage 56’Twas a cool, ominous October 31st evening inside the haunted house known as Bulldog Stadium in Carthage, TX, inhabited by the...

Troup Readying for a Deep Playoff Run

November 5, 2025

The Troup Tigers are sitting pretty as they enjoy their bye week, having secured a 9-0 record. The last time the Tigers were 9-0 was the unforgettable 1973 season, when...

OPINION: Update on the permits to drill wells in the Carrizo-Wilcox...

November 6, 2025

On October 24, 2025, Judge C. Michael Davis of the 369th District Court ruled on a settlement of a lawsuit brought by Sanderson Farms and others,...

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