Sept. 3-4, 2026• Jacksonville Indians v. Dallas Pinkston Vikings, 7:30 p.m. Thursday – AWAY• Alto Yellowjackets v. Pineland West Sabine Tigers, 7 p.m. Friday – HOME• Rusk...

 In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to cut expenses and save money. I recently learned a neighboring publication is charging $18 a month. I was shocked! The...

RUSK – Following discussion on sticking points that last week stymied passage of a proposed county budget and tax rate, county leaders adopted a...

  Folks along El Camino Real are settling into all the usual fall activities even though the first day of fall is almost three weeks away on September 22.  Try keeping a...

Recently we’ve reported and printed letters to the editor about the goings on with the Rusk municipal leadership. Problems with city manager, code enforcement officer, city...

  Folks along El Camino Real are eagerly awaiting the coming of fall to East Texas.  I promised myself that I wouldn’t write about how hot it is in this week’s column, but...

Alto Yellowjackets -- 30Groveton Indians -- 32Jacksonville Indians -- 21Canton Eagles -- 41Rusk Eagles -- 34Livingston Lions -- 0Troup Tigers -- 54Diboll Lumberjacks -- 21

Area residents are reminded to make sure they are prepared to cast their ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election.• The last day to register...

RUSK – To commemorate the 25th anniversary and the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in New York City, a special memorial ceremony is planned for 8:40 a.m. Friday,...

 SEPT. 2Beginning Sept. 2, food trucks will be parked on Rusk’s downtown square at 5th and Henderson streets, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of a “Hungry Hungry Hump Day”...

Area residents are reminded to make sure they are prepared to cast their ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election.• The last day to register...

Eagle Homecoming falls early this year at Rusk ISD, with students celebrating Spirit Week this week to the lead-up of a Sept. 4 game at Eagle...

Sept. 3-4, 2026• Jacksonville Indians v. Dallas Pinkston Vikings, 7:30 p.m. Thursday – AWAY• Alto Yellowjackets v. Pineland West Sabine Tigers, 7 p.m. Friday – HOME• Rusk...

 SEPT. 2Beginning Sept. 2, food trucks will be parked on Rusk’s downtown square at 5th and Henderson streets, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of a “Hungry Hungry Hump Day”...

 Funeral services for Ola Jean Sides, 69, of Alto will be Friday, August 28, at 10 AM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Alto with...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy Matthew Gilmore, known as Matt or Gilmore to those who knew him best. He was born...

The Alto Yellow Jackets came within a score of opening their 2026 football season with a victory Friday night, but a late push came up just short...

The Rusk Eagles couldn’t have asked for a much better way to open the 2026 varsity football season.Playing before the home crowd Friday night, Aug....

The scoreboard may have shown a 41-21 loss to Canton Friday night, Aug. 28, but Jacksonville’s season opener at the Tomato Bowl offered something...

Recently we’ve reported and printed letters to the editor about the goings on with the Rusk municipal leadership. Problems with city manager, code enforcement officer, city...

A simple blood test can now detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear-a scientific milestone that could change lives. Fewer than 10% of people living with mild cognitive...