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Smith County man arrested following a lengthy investigation led by...

FORT WORTH, Texas (March 10, 2026) — Brandon Wiginton of Tyler was arrested on felony theft charges related to more than $96,000 in stolen hay and...

Burn Ban for Cherokee County Lifted

According to Pct. 2 County Commissioner Steven NortonWe lifted the burn ban this morning in commissioners court. Please be careful even though we’ve had had some rain it’s...

CCJLS season hits stride

In recent months – as evidenced by mentions in this paper and plastered all over social media accounts run by schools, groups and proud parents –...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Review

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,...

CCJLS season hits stride

In recent months – as evidenced by mentions in this paper and plastered all over social media accounts run by schools, groups and proud parents –...

February 24 marked the 190th anniversary of Colonel William B. Travis’ famous “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo. Though Travis and his fellow Texans made the...

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Smith County man arrested following a lengthy investigation led by...

FORT WORTH, Texas (March 10, 2026) — Brandon Wiginton of Tyler was arrested on felony theft charges related to more than $96,000 in stolen hay and...

Burn Ban for Cherokee County Lifted

According to Pct. 2 County Commissioner Steven NortonWe lifted the burn ban this morning in commissioners court. Please be careful even though we’ve had had some rain it’s...

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...

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New US 69 traffic pattern

According to City of Bullard officials, TxDOT is reporting a new traffic pattern that will go into effect this week “As part of the ongoing US...

Spring Family Garden Days return to Caddo Mounds

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

Citizen input helping shape master plan for local parks, recreation...

JACKSONVILLE – A recent open house hosted by the City of Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Department has offered an eye-opening experience for both visitors and hosts...

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 into effect this week “As part of the ongoing US...

Spring Family Garden Days return to Caddo Mounds

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

MARCH 11Mission Tejas State Park will present “Insects of Mission Tejas,” 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Group Pavilion. The park is located at 19343 State Highway 21 outside...

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...

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 into effect this week “As part of the ongoing US...

Spring Family Garden Days return to Caddo Mounds

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

Citizen input helping shape master plan for local parks, recreation...

JACKSONVILLE – A recent open house hosted by the City of Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Department has offered an eye-opening experience for both visitors and hosts...

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Bettie Mary Pierce

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...

A memorial service for Joan Felder, 91, of Alto will be Thursday, March 12 at 2 PM at the A. Frank Smith Methodist Church in Alto. A visitation...

Patti Laverne Kelley

Patti Laverne Kelley

Funeral services for Patti Laverne Kelley, 92, of Alto will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10 AM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel with...

Spring Family Garden Days return to Caddo Mounds

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

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...

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