CHEROKEE COUNTY – A missing person case focusing on Rusk resident James David Blount continues as investigators delve through information that could point to his...

JAN 15This month’s movie offering at Jacksonville Public Library will be “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 5:15 p.m. Thursday at 526 E. Commerce St. The free event includes a frito...

JACKSONVILLE – Want to learn more about topics on money, health, DIY and other practical things? A group of presenters will host monthly “Adulting 2.0” sessions at 10 a.m....

Alto ISD is proud to announce the hiring of two new leaders for the Mean Sting Marching Machine. Mr. Xavier Broughton will serve as Band Director...

ALTO – The Alto Area Republican Club will host a 6:30 p.m. candidate forum on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Stella Hill Memorial Libriary, 200 San Antonio Rd. in Alto.Featured...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The release of UIL realignment cut-off numbers earlier this month brought change for Jacksonville ISD, which drops to Class 4A – Division 1 from Class 5A...

We were saddened recently to learn of the passing of Lurlene Bowden on Thanksgiving Day.  Lurlene was the author of more than 100 cookbooks,...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Government offices throughout the county will be closed Thursday in observance of New Year’s Day, as will financial institutions and federal offices, such...

Churches throughout Cherokee County will conduct special holiday services on Dec. 24-25 in observance of Christmas. These include:Christmas Eve (Dec. 24)• First United...

John Taylor, local historian and former President of the Vanishing Texana Museum Board, spoke at a recent Daughters of American Revolution (DAR)...

Days after being placed on administrative leave for the second time this year, Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney is questioning the city’s decision, described as an internal...

Numerous entities are reporting holiday closings in upcoming weeks in celebration of Christmas and New Year’s holidays.School districts will be off beginning Dec. 19, with...

See the 2025 Christmas Services list beginning on the front page of this issue THROUGH DEC. 24Catholic churches in Jacksonville, New Summerfield and Rusk will host las...

The issue of whether the Rule of Capture may be used to export enormous amounts of water from East Texas has entered the judicial system. Dallas venture capitalist, Kyle...

NOV. 26A community Thanksgiving meal will be served free of charge at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hilltop Baptist Church, 325 Mill St. in Alto.Mercy McGowan Funeral Home, 415 N....