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Friday Night Lights

September 2, 2026

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...

Note from John:

September 1, 2026

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...

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

County adopts $35.8M budget, tax rate

September 1, 2026

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

High Points from El Camino Real #1479 –September 3, 2026

September 1, 2026

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...

August 25, 2026

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...

High Points from El Camino Real #1478 – August 26, 2026

August 25, 2026

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...

Texas

Revised Katie Struhall

Friday Scoreboard/Aog. 28, 3026

August 29, 2026

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

November 2026 General Election reminders

August 28, 2026

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...

9/11 memorial to honor victims of U.S. terrorist attacks

August 27, 2026

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,...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

September 1, 2026

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”...

Special 9/1 county meeting to focus on budget, tax rate adoption

August 28, 2026

November 2026 General Election reminders

August 28, 2026

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...

Troup ISD calls Aug. 31 Special meeting

August 23, 2026

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

2026 Rusk Homecoming duchesses

September 2, 2026

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...

Friday Night Lights

September 2, 2026

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...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

September 1, 2026

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”...

August 24, 2026

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...

Timothy Matthew Gilmore

Timothy Matthew Gilmore

August 24, 2026

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...

J'ville National night out

Alto ISD/Dr. Zach Crawford

Alto Falls Just Short Against Groveton in Season Opener, 32-30

September 2, 2026

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...

Rusk High School Yearbook/Areli Mendoza

Eagles Soar in Season Opener, Shut Out Livingston 33-0

September 2, 2026

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....

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

Jacksonville Shows Signs of Progress Despite Season-Opening Loss to...

September 2, 2026

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...

August 25, 2026

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...

LETTER: Fighting to end Alzheimer’s with ASAP Act

August 25, 2026

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...

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