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Jacksonville ISD Superintendent Announces Retirement

Jacksonville ISD congratulates Superintendent Brad Stewart as he recently announced his intention to retire in December 2026 after 30 years of...

Dr. Zach Crawford, Alto ISD Superintendent

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Crawford looking forward to role as new superintendent of Alto ISD...

ALTO – A new school year brings a new face to Alto ISD’s administrative team: That of Dr. Zach Crawford, recently hired as Alto school’s...

Local, area high schools welcome an array of new head coaches

The beginning of a new school term early next week will find a bevy of new head varsity coaches on the scene at most local and area high schools.Rusk High School will have...

High Points from El Camino Real #1474 – July 29, 2026

Folks along El Camino Real are counting down the days until we are at the end of July and starting another beautiful East Texas August. I must admit our mornings the...

Freedom and responsibility: How local courts uphold both

Each July, communities across Cherokee County pause to celebrate the freedoms that define our nation. We gather with family, fly the flag, attend parades, enjoy fireworks...

High Points from El Camino Real #1473 – July 22, 2026

Folks along El Camino Real are doing their best to make it through the dog days of summer as temperatures rise along with the humidity. I grew up thinking the dog days...

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Jacksonville ISD Superintendent Announces Retirement

Jacksonville ISD congratulates Superintendent Brad Stewart as he recently announced his intention to retire in December 2026 after 30 years of...

Jacksonville Investigating Cybersecurity Incident

(JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS) On or about July 3, 2026, the City of Jacksonville detected suspicious network activity that we have since determined is related to a cybersecurity...

East Texas teen dies after trying to rescue child at Lake Jacksonville

A 15-year-old boy from Rusk died Saturday afternoon after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child at Lake Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Police Department.Police...

USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Approaching Deadlines for...

(Washington, D.C., July 27, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding agricultural producers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters...

Free Hay Testing – 2026 Cherokee County Hay Show & Sale

Cherokee County hay producers are invited to take advantage of a free and convenient opportunity to have their hay tested by submitting their hay samples in the 2026 Annual...

Free Aug. 7 community garden workshop, demo planned in Alto

ALTO – Looking to learn more about planning a garden or for additional information that’ll help with better productivity of an existing plot?A free community gardening...

USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of Approaching Deadlines for...

(Washington, D.C., July 27, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding agricultural producers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters...

6 Area ISDs share back-to-school event calendars

With a new school year fast approaching, area school districts are preparing with events like Meet the Teacher, student orientations and other events in upcoming...

Free Hay Testing – 2026 Cherokee County Hay Show & Sale

Cherokee County hay producers are invited to take advantage of a free and convenient opportunity to have their hay tested by submitting their hay samples in the 2026 Annual...

Dr. Zach Crawford, Alto ISD Superintendent

Cherokeean Herald/Jo Anne Embleton

Crawford looking forward to role as new superintendent of Alto ISD...

ALTO – A new school year brings a new face to Alto ISD’s administrative team: That of Dr. Zach Crawford, recently hired as Alto school’s...

Overview Jacksovill Industrial Park

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JEDCO: Jacksonville in unique position to draw businesses to area

Our mighty state has the eighth largest economy in the world, the second largest in the U.S. In fact, the Texas Comptroller says Texas is “a global...

6 Area ISDs share back-to-school event calendars

With a new school year fast approaching, area school districts are preparing with events like Meet the Teacher, student orientations and other events in upcoming...

Slow Down: School Zones and the Law as Classes Resume

As students across Cherokee County return to classrooms, drivers should expect heavier morning and afternoon traffic, more buses on the road and active school zones near...

BMA Seminary offers free online course on the Life of Peter

A free eight-week class on the life of the Apostle Peter – from the four Gospels and Acts – will be offered Sept. 7 through Oct. 30, by BMA...

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Slow Down: School Zones and the Law as Classes Resume

As students across Cherokee County return to classrooms, drivers should expect heavier morning and afternoon traffic, more buses on the road and active school zones near...

School start dates quickly approaching

Area school districts are preparing to greet students as they return to their respective campuses in August, with most districts posting start dates during the second week...

Registration Open for UT Health East Texas Breast Cancer Survivor...

Tyler, Texas (July 29, 2026) — Registration is open for the UT Health East Texas Breast Cancer Survivor Summit. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8:30 to...

Due to a chlorine injector failure overnight the water should not be used for human consumption or to wash your laundry at this time. We are working to correct the problem...

Due to a chlorine injector failure overnight the water should not be used for human consumption or to wash your laundry at this time. We are working to correct the problem...

6 Area ISDs share back-to-school event calendars

With a new school year fast approaching, area school districts are preparing with events like Meet the Teacher, student orientations and other events in upcoming...

Free Hay Testing – 2026 Cherokee County Hay Show & Sale

Cherokee County hay producers are invited to take advantage of a free and convenient opportunity to have their hay tested by submitting their hay samples in the 2026 Annual...

Kathie Lynn Sprayberry (Brooks)

Kathie Lynn Sprayberry (Brooks)

Kathie Lynn Sprayberry (Brooks), passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the age of 73.Kathie was born on December 29, 1952, in Tyler, Texas,...

Howard Price King

Howard Price King

Mr. Howard Price King, 72, of Rusk, Texas passed away on July 23, 2026, in Nacogdoches, Texas.He was born on July 12, 1954, in Sylacauga, Alabama...

Barbara Ballow Baker

Barbara Ballow Baker

Barbara Ann Ballow Baker was born on April 28, 1945, in Orange, Texas, to Charles Ballow and Della Mozelle Peterson Ballow. She passed away in the...

What’s Happening in Cherokee County

JULY 29The winner of a grand prize deer feeder with five sacks of corn will be drawn 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry and Thrift Shop in Rusk as...

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Local, area high schools welcome an array of new head coaches

The beginning of a new school term early next week will find a bevy of new head varsity coaches on the scene at most local and area high schools.Rusk High School will have...

Jacksonville Football Preview: Indians hoping to improve with drop...

JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Football Indians hope moving from Class 5A-II to Class 4A-I will result in some much-needed victories.The Tribe will be joining Bullard,...

Overview Jacksovill Industrial Park

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JEDCO: Jacksonville in unique position to draw businesses to area

Our mighty state has the eighth largest economy in the world, the second largest in the U.S. In fact, the Texas Comptroller says Texas is “a global...

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