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Ashby Statement on Republican Primary Victory

Tonight, State Representative Trent Ashby (R–Lufkin) was elected as the Republican nominee to serve as the next State Senator for Senate District 3. Rep. Ashby issued the...

March 3, 2026, primary results – Cherokee County, Texas

Complete but unofficial results, with 16 of 16 Cherokee County precincts reporting, were posted by the Cherokee County Election Department as of 9:33 p.m. Tuesday. Top...

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Texas Independence Day

Texas Independence Day was observed on Saturday this year as an enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Cherokee County Courthouse to hear Ken McClure...

The Local Municipal Court: A Cornerstone for Community Well-Being

In cities across the nation, municipal courts often go unnoticed—yet they play a vital role in shaping the daily lives of residents. Our own municipal court is no...

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J'ville man dies following motorcycle wreck

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers with the Jacksonville Police Department responded to a major crash in the 600 block of...

Scam alert for Texas workers

February 25, 2026

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is alerting the public to a growing scam where individuals impersonate DWC officials or court...

Cherokee County initiates Feb. 23 burn ban

February 23, 2026

RUSK – A seven-day outdoor burn ban was issued Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, by Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis to help mitigate hazards posed by threat...

Free tree seedling giveaway March 9

RUSK – Looking to add to your landscape? Texas A&M Forest Service is giving away free tree seedlings, beginning 9 a.m. Monday, in the parking...

Starting this weekend at the Cherokee Civic Theater: ‘The Lion, the...

A message from director Marty Chute:C.S. Lewis wrote, “Read … The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and you will find the full story of how he (Aslan) was killed by the...

Taking in history
Members of the Cherokee County Commissioners’ Court – from left, Precinct 1 Commissioner Kelly Traylor, Precinct 2 Commissioner Steve Norton, County Judge Chris Davis, Precinct 4 Commissioner Billy McCutcheon and Precinct 3 Commissioner Patrick Reagan – paid a visit to the Heritage Center of Cherokee County, Texas on Feb. 24, familiarizing themselves with the different displays set up there. According to museum curator Betty Marcontell, the museum’s newest exhibit celebrates America's 250th birthday, while other exhibits pay tribute to the county’s fallen heroes, Texas history “and a growing list of ancestors of people from this county who fought in the American Revolution,” she said. The museum is located just off the courthouse square at 208 S. Henderson St. in Rusk, and is open 11-3 Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday or weekdays by appointment – just call Marcontell at 903-714-8685 to arrange a tour. Photo courtesy of the Heritage Center of Cherokee County, Texas

Texas history project receives backing from county leaders

RUSK – Cherokee County will be among those Texas counties recognizing the state’s fight for independence, approving the request of a local history...

Free tree seedling giveaway March 9

RUSK – Looking to add to your landscape? Texas A&M Forest Service is giving away free tree seedlings, beginning 9 a.m. Monday, in the parking...

Rusk council sets Friday special meeting over RPD matters

County to consider burn ban extension during March 10 meeting

Spring Break 2026

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area schools will observe Spring Break this month, with part of them out the second week of March, and the remainder the week after that.Jacksonville...

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Turney resident turns farm into food source for local agencies

February 26, 2026

I am developing my six-acre farm to grow food that will be donated to the Hope Kitchen in Jacksonville and to surrounding church food pantries that...

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Rusk council to meet March 12 in regular session

Jacksonville city leaders to convene March 10 in regular session

Free tree seedling giveaway March 9

RUSK – Looking to add to your landscape? Texas A&M Forest Service is giving away free tree seedlings, beginning 9 a.m. Monday, in the parking...

Notice of Service: John Blank, Jr.

Funeral services for John Blank Jr, of Rusk will be Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11 am at the First Baptist Church of Rusk. Visitation with the family is 10 - 11 am prior to...

Lewis Earl Hicks

Lewis Earl Hicks

February 27, 2026

Graveside funeral services for Lewis Earl Hicks, 96, of Alto will be held Saturday at 3 PM at the Old Palestine Cemetery in Alto. Mr. Hicks passed...

Patsy Jo Sherrill

Patsy Jo Sherrill

February 25, 2026

A funeral service for Patsy Jo Sherrill, 77, of Rusk, is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville...

Free tree seedling giveaway March 9

RUSK – Looking to add to your landscape? Texas A&M Forest Service is giving away free tree seedlings, beginning 9 a.m. Monday, in the parking...

Texas Launches $13M spay/neuter, vaccination program to protect...

February 25, 2026

AUSTIN – Texas nonprofits, animal shelters and local governments can now apply for funding through the state’s newly launched $13 million Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot...

Volunteer help needed
Four 8- x12-foot buildings, along with 3 12x32 buildings, are being set up at County Roads Rescue’s new site outside Jacksonville city limits but are lacking electricity. The organization hopes to find an electrician to volunteer his or her help in getting these buildings wired and ready to go, allow them to be finished out and dogs moved out to the property. Interested individuals can text or message the 501(c)3 entity at 903-920-8958 to donate assistance. Photos courtesy of County Roads Rescue

Area rescue seeks funding to expedite opening day at new facility

February 25, 2026

Leave a lasting legacy here at our new facility! We’re still caring for 100-plus animals at any given time, split between a rented space that...

Jacksonville veterinarian launches initiative to establish free...

February 24, 2026

JACKSONVILLE – Sponsors of a free chip-reader fundraiser are hoping to collect enough money to not only establish a site for locals to use when...

Alto Soccer Club

February 25, 2026

AHS Soccer Club played their very first scrimmage Thursday evening! As a recreational team (not a UIL sport), our students had the opportunity to...

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Area hoops champs

February 24, 2026

Wells’ Lady Pirates varsity basketball squad brought home the area championship Feb. 20 following a 45-35 defeat of the Cherokee Indians girls’...

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