CHEROKEE COUNTY – Election Day rolls around Nov. 3 this year, with 14 county-wide polling sites where registered voters may cast a ballot,...

In a special Rusk City Council meeting on Friday morning, members nominated and elected Earl Dominy for the District 4 council seat that was left...

Alto Yellowjackets 46Cushing Bearkats 56 Jacksonville Indians 14Henderson Lions 42 Rusk Eagles 13Athens Hornets 23 Troup Tigers 65Arp Tigers 26

October 28, 2026  Folks along El Camino Real are getting ready for Halloween and a time change all in one night.  Church pews will be filled with wiggling, sugared up...

October brings welcome changes to East Texas: cooler mornings, community gatherings, football, fall festivals, and children looking forward to Halloween. It also brings...

 Folks along El Camino Real finally got the cold spell they have been waiting on, but it came with no rain.  It did set the mood for lots of outdoor activities, but it...

In a special Rusk City Council meeting on Friday morning, members nominated and elected Earl Dominy for the District 4 council seat that was left...

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.

TROUP – The holiday tradition that revitalized a community is back and bigger than ever. On Monday, Nov. 17, from 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Troup will host its annual...

RUSK – Local city council meetings are taking on a new direction, as seen during a special meeting called Oct. 19, 2026, in which newly elected...

Downtown Rusk comes alive this evening with tiny, fantastic creatures, superheroes, superstars and more during the annual Scare on the Square celebration.The event kicks...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Election Day rolls around Nov. 3 this year, with 14 county-wide polling sites where registered voters may cast a ballot,...

The annual “Coats for Kids” distribution takes place Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Clothes Closet and More, 314 S. Main St., Jacksonville. Ahead of the...

JACKSONVILLE – Local school board members will gather Nov. 3 for a special session that begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, in which they will consider...

Jacksonville school board members will conduct interviews with candidates for a superintendent position during special meetings held at 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the...

JACKSONVILLE – Local school board members will gather Nov. 3 for a special session that begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, in which they will consider...

Downtown Rusk comes alive this evening with tiny, fantastic creatures, superheroes, superstars and more during the annual Scare on the Square celebration.The event kicks...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Election Day rolls around Nov. 3 this year, with 14 county-wide polling sites where registered voters may cast a ballot,...

The Cherokee County Master Gardeners Fall Flannel Scarecrow Trail kicked off its annual event on Saturday at the Ruth B Nichols arboretum on the...

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX!  The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

The Troup Tigers continued their impressive 2026 football campaign Friday, Oct. 23, overwhelming New Diana 69-19 in District 10-3A Division II...

The Rusk Eagles struggled to contain unbeaten Canton Friday night, October 23, falling 48-14 in a District 9-4A Division II contest.The loss dropped Rusk to 4-4 on the...

The Jacksonville Indians showed offensive improvement Friday night, Oct. 23, but could not contain Palestine's high-powered attack, falling 56-35...

TROUP – The holiday tradition that revitalized a community is back and bigger than ever. On Monday, Nov. 17, from 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Troup will host its annual...

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX!  The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

Dear Editor:U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule,...