Today, April 3, 2025, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Police Department and Department of Homeland Security (HSI) completed a...

RUSK – Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney has been placed on paid administrative leave for up to 15 days while an internal investigation takes places, according to Interim...

The Cherokee County Jr. Livestock Special is now available free with this week's edition of the Cherokeean Herald. Great bunch of kids and sponsors...

In 1969, our nation made history by putting a man on the moon. A lesser known fact the astronauts who joined us on the floor this week shared is that Texas is the only...

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 Cherokeean Herald has always looked forward to the Cherokee County Jr. Livestock Show. Every year it’s a real treat for us to meet, talk with and watch these young...

Results are courtesy of The Cherokee County Junior Livestock ShowBAKED GOODSSenior Grand Champion – Angleigha Shuptrine, Rusk FFASenior Reserve Champion – Danna Leigh...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A trio of area residents will be recognized at a May 15th Cherokee County Soil and Water District #427 banquet for their...

JACKSONVILLE – A Tri-County Beef & Forage program offered by Cherokee County AgriLife Extension is set for Friday, April 4, at the Cherokee County Expo center, 611 SE...

NWS Tornado Watch 113 has been extended to include the following areas until 9 p.m. Friday, April 4:In Texas, seven northeast Texas counties are...

The Cherokee County Jr. Livestock Special is now available free with this week's edition of the Cherokeean Herald. Great bunch of kids and sponsors...

RUSK – A March 31 townhall meeting facilitated by Rusk ISD Superintendent Grey Burton at the RHS Auditorium drew approximately 50 people interested in hearing about a pair...

Today, April 3, 2025, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Police Department and Department of Homeland Security (HSI) completed a...

RUSK – A March 31 townhall meeting facilitated by Rusk ISD Superintendent Grey Burton at the RHS Auditorium drew approximately 50 people interested in hearing about a pair...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County APRIL 3 American Legion Post #0293 in Rusk will begin offering a 9 a.m. Bible study on the first and third Thursday of each month. Dates...

RUSK – A March 31 townhall meeting facilitated by Rusk ISD Superintendent Grey Burton at the RHS Auditorium drew approximately 50 people interested in hearing about a pair...

Pre-K Roundup will be conducted in two phases for the 2025-26 school year at Alto Elementary School. Children must be four years old on or before Sept. 1.• Phase 1 – Online...

County officials gathered on the courthouse steps Wednesday for a surprise announcement by the Texas Association of Counties representatives, Tasha...

NWS Tornado Watch 113 has been extended to include the following areas until 9 p.m. Friday, April 4:In Texas, seven northeast Texas counties are...

Today, April 3, 2025, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Police Department and Department of Homeland Security (HSI) completed a...

Our dear mother, Darline went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 28, 2025 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was one week...

A funeral service for Mary Lois Murray, 87, is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Rev....

Elizabeth Huckaby Kolb, aged 59, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Center, Texas. She was born July 25, 1965, in Baytown, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held on...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County APRIL 3 American Legion Post #0293 in Rusk will begin offering a 9 a.m. Bible study on the first and third Thursday of each month. Dates...

JACKSONVILLE – Now in its fourth year, the Flamin’ J BBQ Fest, from 4-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, in downtown Jacksonville, helps benefit local scholarships and the...

TROUP – “1,2,3 Come Play with Me!” – a two-hour weekly program designed for tots ages 4 and younger – will be hosted by Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup Municipal Library, 102 S....

Rusk ISD trustees named Cody Welch, an assistant head coach for Whitehouse ISD, as the new district Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, following a March 29 special...

Saturday, March 22, was a beautiful day to be outside and a perfect way to start the season for the Rusk Youth Sports Association.  A large crowd...

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...

NWS Tornado Watch 113 has been extended to include the following areas until 9 p.m. Friday, April 4:In Texas, seven northeast Texas counties are...