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Jacksonville Police Investigate Two Shooting Incidents

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 09:35 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the area of Lincoln Park near MB Davis...

Fatal Bicycle vs. 18-Wheeler Crash Under Investigation

RUSK – The Rusk Police Department along with the assistance of DPS, is investigating a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler and a bicyclist that occurred in the 1200 block...

Rusk Names Interim City Manager

RUSK, Texas — The City of Rusk has appointed an interim city manager following the resignation of former city manager Bob Goldsberry.Victoria Minton will assume the...

High Points from El Camino Real #1469 – June 24, 2026

Folks along El Camino Real are trying to dry out after the weekend deluge. It may have dampened some weekend plans, but by the end of the summer we’ll be glad we got the...

Why Do We Live in America?

As an American, I sometimes take our Country for granted. Like most of us, I grew up here, went to school, and married in America, so it’s easy to forget just how lucky we...

Juneteenth in East Texas: A Day of Freedom and Reflection

Every June 19th marks the true dawn of freedom for enslaved African Americans in Texas, and its story resonates deeply in the piney woods of East Texas.On June 19, 1865,...

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Jacksonville Police Investigate Two Shooting Incidents

On June 21, 2026, at approximately 09:35 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the area of Lincoln Park near MB Davis...

Cherokee County Drowning

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — A 24-year-old black male from Tyler died Thursday night following a drowning incident in Cherokee County, according to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace...

Jesse Pawlowski

J’ville man receives life sentence in 2021 New Summerfield...

RUSK – Jesse Pawlowski, one of three Jacksonville men arrested in 2021 for the shooting deaths of four New Summerfield residents, was sentenced...

Now At the Vanishing Texana Museum

Our annual quilt exhibit runs through the end of July. It is a blend of local collectors and the museum's private collection. A U.S. flag exhibit is also included in this...

A Day of fun at the theatre

The TNT Grand Showcase kicks off this Saturday, June 27th, highlighting the end to our annual summer kid’s camp! At 9am Troupe Everett will perform the original play,...

Smith appointed Pct. 3 Constable

Bullard resident Brent Smith has been appointed as the new Precinct 3 Constable, following an executive session of the Cherokee County...

Newbury named new AHS Principal

ALTO – A familiar face at Alto High School will be stepping in as school principal: Sherri Newbury, who recently was named to the...

Kids don’t float

Let's give a big Thank You to the City of Jacksonville, Texas - Government for building our new Kids Don't Float stand! And a big Thank You to the...

Now At the Vanishing Texana Museum

Our annual quilt exhibit runs through the end of July. It is a blend of local collectors and the museum's private collection. A U.S. flag exhibit is also included in this...

Newbury named new AHS Principal

ALTO – A familiar face at Alto High School will be stepping in as school principal: Sherri Newbury, who recently was named to the...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Rusk deserves better

To the Editor: As a taxpayer and resident of Rusk, I have reached a point where I no longer have confidence in the ability of our mayor and city council to effectively...

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Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Texas Couple Sentenced for Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme

WASHINGTON — A Texas couple was sentenced today to 40 years each in prison for running a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme, following their convictions by a jury on...

Newbury named new AHS Principal

ALTO – A familiar face at Alto High School will be stepping in as school principal: Sherri Newbury, who recently was named to the...

In an article I wrote last week, I expressed my concern that the case of the missing tax funds from the county tax office hasn’t progressed further, but I stand corrected...

Kids don’t float

Let's give a big Thank You to the City of Jacksonville, Texas - Government for building our new Kids Don't Float stand! And a big Thank You to the...

Joyce Taylor Raffield

Joyce Taylor Raffield

A visitation for Joyce Taylor Raffield, 84, will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. She was laid to...

Odis Marvin Echols

Odis Marvin Echols

Odis Marvin Echols peacefully passed away on May 29, 2026 in Rusk, Texas at 87 years old. Born in Rusk on June 24, 1938, Odis lived a life filled...

Kids don’t float

Let's give a big Thank You to the City of Jacksonville, Texas - Government for building our new Kids Don't Float stand! And a big Thank You to the...

Now At the Vanishing Texana Museum

Our annual quilt exhibit runs through the end of July. It is a blend of local collectors and the museum's private collection. A U.S. flag exhibit is also included in this...

Tomato Fest 2026

The 42nd Annual Jacksonville Tomato Fest, held last weekend, was probably the largest one yet with more than 500 vendors and thousands of people...

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What Are You Going to Do With Your Freedom?

1 Timothy 4:12Good afternoon, it's truly an honor to stand before you today. I understand that this is not a church service, but first giving honor to God, who's the head...

LETTER: Hear what's said, don't just listen

One of the marks of good leadership is the willingness to listen to and even learn from people whose ideas and opinions are different. If leaders aren’t willing to hear or...

Letter to the Editor: Stopping rumors with transparency

Last week, the Rusk City Council decided not to hire The Lion Group to help run city operations. I think that was the right decision. I can’t believe I just said, “the...

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