• Alto Yellowjackets v. Cushing Bobcats, 7 p.m. Friday – AWAY• Jacksonville Indians v. Henderson Lions, 7:30 p.m. Friday – HOMECOMING• Rusk Eagles v. Athens Hornets, 7:30...

RUSK – Local city leaders have put into motion plans to begin the search for a new City Manager, while expanding another city employee’s job responsibilities that will...

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  Folks along El Camino Real enjoyed a beautiful Columbus Day weekend.  I wonder if Christopher Columbus ever dreamed we’d be having a special day...

I reference the fact that this is a commentary because this article is based on my opinion of the failure of the municipal leadership of the City of Rusk and my personal...

CBS19Rusk Mayor Ben Middlebrooks submitted his resignation from the office on Friday. In a statement, the city of Rusk said Middlebrooks'...

Due to the heavy rain in our area on Thursday and Friday, Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis has lifted the burn.  Outdoor burning  is allowed again.

On August 12, 2026, Sheriff Brent Dickson was notified by jail administration that a correctional officer at the Cherokee County Jail had allegedly...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Maydelle Country Wines, founded in 2004 by Steven and Cheryl Harper of Maydelle, recently was chosen as a Guide to Texas voter...

Have you heard about the Alamo Letter Project? In April, the Cherokee County Alamo letter committee was established. The goal of the Alamo Letter...

RUSK – An Oct. 16 special called meeting of the Rusk City Council has been canceled, with city leaders to instead convene for a 5 p.m. Monday, Oct....

BULLARD – An annual fall celebration centering on military veterans takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, in Bullard, offering a parade, military display and car show at 655 S....

JACKSONVILLE – An annual favorite is going to be covered in flannel this year, as the Cherokee County Master Gardeners present the 16th annual Scarecrow Trail Oct. 17-31 at...

RUSK – An Oct. 16 special called meeting of the Rusk City Council has been canceled, with city leaders to instead convene for a 5 p.m. Monday, Oct....

RUSK – Local city leaders have put into motion plans to begin the search for a new City Manager, while expanding another city employee’s job responsibilities that will...

BULLARD – An annual fall celebration centering on military veterans takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, in Bullard, offering a parade, military display and car show at 655 S....

A funeral service for Jo Ellen Currie, 78, of Rusk, is scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home, in Jacksonville with...

The Alto Yellowjackets found their offensive firepower Friday night, Oct. 9, overwhelming the Mt. Enterprise Wildcats 63-24 in their most...

The Jacksonville Indians enter their bye week with a 2-4 record, but despite three consecutive district losses, the 2026 season has already shown encouraging signs of...

The Rusk Eagles showed plenty of offensive firepower Friday night, Oct. 9, but defensive struggles proved costly in a 56-37 loss to the Madisonville Mustangs.Coming off an...

Southern Pines Locomotive Company will celebrate a milestone in its railroad preservation efforts with an open house Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 440 Barron...

I reference the fact that this is a commentary because this article is based on my opinion of the failure of the municipal leadership of the City of Rusk and my personal...

Oct. 23-21 is Red Ribbon Week, and it is important for parents and students to remember that it is about more than wearing red or dress-up days. Red Ribbon Week is a time...