As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Cherokee County has a wide variety of events prepared for those who wish to commemorate the country’s independence. After...

With 22 young men, including 19 starters, expected to return from last season, things appear to be looking up for the Rusk Football Eagles this year. According to Dave...

ALTO - Big news flowed out of the Alto Independent School district earlier this year when Scott Ponder was named as the new athletic director and head football coach at...

RUSK – Approximately 40 members of the local community gathered June 29 at Rusk City Hall Monday to learn more about the four men who have applied...

RUSK – In a special nod to the country’s 250th anniversary of founding, the Heritage Center of Cherokee County, Texas is inviting residents and...

This year, the UM Army is displaying God’s love and compassion by building wheelchair ramps and providing home repairs for citizens in the area who...

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...

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,...

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

TYLER, TEXAS — Preservation Texas is now accepting applications for its new Historic Rural Log Building Grant Program, funded by a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic...

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

Juneteenth events are planned this week in Rusk and Jacksonville to commemorate the emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union...

THROUGH AUGUST 4Every Tuesday from 4-5:30 p.m., the East Texas Food Bank gives out free, healthy meals for kids 18 & under as a part of their Summer Food Program. The...

Churches around Cherokee County will offer ample opportunity for faith enrichment in upcoming weeks for local families, courtesy of Vacation Bible...

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