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    Governor Abbott Appoints Broom As District Atto...

    Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in...

    Governor Abbott Appoints Broom As District Atto...
    Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in...

    Are you ready for CCJLS 2026?

    JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior...

    Are you ready for CCJLS 2026?
    JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior...

    Commissioners' Court to meet March 24

    Commissioners' Court to meet March 24
    RPD Citizen of the Year

Rusk Police Department’s Mike Alexander (left) and Amber Smith (right, RPD administrative assistant) present local resident Lazarus “Abb” Crockett with RPD’s inaugural Citizen of the Year award for his unwavering support of the local department through the years. Alexander, an executive consultant contracted by the city as it searches for a permanent police chief, said Crockett “has truly gone above and beyond” in helping create a true partnership between law enforcement and citizenry. Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

    ‘Citizen of the Year’ RPD reveals new award dur...

    RUSK – A local resident known for his unwavering support of the community and its police...

    ‘Citizen of the Year’ RPD reveals new award dur...
    RUSK – A local resident known for his unwavering support of the community and its police...

    Now in fifth year, local Exceptional Kids Lives...

    CHEROKEE COUNTY – Debuting in 2022, the Exceptional Kids Livestock Show drew a dozen special...

    Now in fifth year, local Exceptional Kids Lives...
    CHEROKEE COUNTY – Debuting in 2022, the Exceptional Kids Livestock Show drew a dozen special...

    One killed in traffic accident

    One person was killed and another hospitalized after a crash in Cherokee County that occurred...

    One killed in traffic accident
    One person was killed and another hospitalized after a crash in Cherokee County that occurred...

    Smith County man arrested following a lengthy i...

    FORT WORTH, Texas (March 10, 2026) — Brandon Wiginton of Tyler was arrested on felony theft...

    Smith County man arrested following a lengthy i...
    FORT WORTH, Texas (March 10, 2026) — Brandon Wiginton of Tyler was arrested on felony theft...
    Photo courtesy of the City of Bullard

    New US 69 traffic pattern

    According to City of Bullard officials, TxDOT is reporting a new traffic pattern that will go...

    New US 69 traffic pattern
    According to City of Bullard officials, TxDOT is reporting a new traffic pattern that will go...
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    March 18, 2026

    Front Page
    David Broom Governor Abbott Appoints Broom As District Attorney Of The 2nd...
    March 19, 2026
    Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December...
    Are you ready for CCJLS 2026?
    March 19, 2026
    JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is brimming with exhibitors,...
    RPD Citizen of the Year

Rusk Police Department’s Mike Alexander (left) and Amber Smith (right, RPD administrative assistant) present local resident Lazarus “Abb” Crockett with RPD’s inaugural Citizen of the Year award for his unwavering support of the local department through the years. Alexander, an executive consultant contracted by the city as it searches for a permanent police chief, said Crockett “has truly gone above and beyond” in helping create a true partnership between law enforcement and citizenry. Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton ‘Citizen of the Year’ RPD reveals new award during council meeting
    March 18, 2026
    RUSK – A local resident known for his unwavering support of the community and its police throughout the years has been named Rusk Police...
    Columns
    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Review
    March 10, 2026
    The Cherokee Civic Theater’s latest production is a delightful interpretation of the classic C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”.Four siblings Peter, Susan,...
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    David Broom Governor Abbott Appoints Broom As District Attorney Of The 2nd...
    March 19, 2026
    Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December...
    Arrest Made in Sexual Coercion and Stalking Investigation
    March 13, 2026
    On 03/13/2026, the Jacksonville Police Department arrested Dewayne Scott Chapline (W/M DOB11/15/1967) following a lengthy investigation conducted by the Jacksonville Police...
    One killed in traffic accident
    March 11, 2026
    One person was killed and another hospitalized after a crash in Cherokee County that occurred just north of Love's Lookout.Texas DPS crews...
    Agriculture
    Are you ready for CCJLS 2026?
    March 19, 2026
    JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is brimming with exhibitors,...
    Area Interest
    Are you ready for CCJLS 2026?
    March 19, 2026
    JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is brimming with exhibitors,...
    Creation of new JEDCO grant to bolster local housing development
    March 18, 2026
    Hoping to draw create new, affordable housing in the city, a newly implemented matching grant program through JEDCO will reimburse contractors who create these residences...
    2026 Wells Community Homecoming around the corner
    March 14, 2026
    WELLS – Plans are well underway as local residents prepare for the 62nd annual Wells Community Homecoming, set for Saturday, March 21.This year’s event – whose theme...
    Community
    Are you ready for CCJLS 2026?
    March 19, 2026
    JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is brimming with exhibitors,...
    RPD Citizen of the Year

Rusk Police Department’s Mike Alexander (left) and Amber Smith (right, RPD administrative assistant) present local resident Lazarus “Abb” Crockett with RPD’s inaugural Citizen of the Year award for his unwavering support of the local department through the years. Alexander, an executive consultant contracted by the city as it searches for a permanent police chief, said Crockett “has truly gone above and beyond” in helping create a true partnership between law enforcement and citizenry. Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton ‘Citizen of the Year’ RPD reveals new award during council meeting
    March 18, 2026
    RUSK – A local resident known for his unwavering support of the community and its police throughout the years has been named Rusk Police...
    2026 Wells Community Homecoming around the corner
    March 14, 2026
    WELLS – Plans are well underway as local residents prepare for the 62nd annual Wells Community Homecoming, set for Saturday, March 21.This year’s event – whose theme...
    Education
    Alto PK RoundUp underway
    March 17, 2026
    ALTO – Registration is underway for Alto ISD’s PreK program, and parents and guardians can participate in the 2026-27 PK RoundUp online or in person, officials said.Phase 1...
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    David Broom Governor Abbott Appoints Broom As District Attorney Of The 2nd...
    March 19, 2026
    Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December...
    Are you ready for CCJLS 2026?
    March 19, 2026
    JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is brimming with exhibitors,...
    Commissioners' Court to meet March 24
    March 18, 2026
    Obituaries
    Daniel Donald Johnson Daniel Donald Johnson
    March 17, 2026
    Daniel Donald Johnson’s spirit was released on March 14, 2026 from his worn-out shell of a body at home, surrounded by loving family. Ancient alien...
    Juanita Bell Scales Juanita Bell Scales
    March 15, 2026
    Juanita Bell Scales, 79, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Lufkin, Texas.She was born on April 27, 1946, in Jacksonville, Texas to Searcy and Essie...
    Bettie Mary Pierce
    March 9, 2026
    Bettie Mary Pierce, 67, of Rusk passed away Friday, March 6, in Rusk. She was born in Jacksonville on July 6,1958 to Sallie and Odell Coleman.Mrs. Pierce worked at Rusk...
    Outdoors
    Courtesy image Spring Family Garden Days return to Caddo Mounds
    March 10, 2026
    On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...
    Social
    What’s Happening in Cherokee County
    March 17, 2026
    MARCH 18Mission Tejas State Park will offer “Pioneer Toys and Games,” 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Visitor Center of the 19343 State Highway 21 park located east of Grapeland....
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