AUG. 7Jacksonville ISD schools will host schedule pick-up and meet the teacher events Thursday at the following times: Jacksonville Middle School – Seventh-grade, 9 a.m. to...

Judge Forrest Phifer of the Rusk Municipal Court is delighted to announce a significant new addition to the court’s family. We warmly welcome Christy Myers as our new Court...

As Texas children head back to school, TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids...

This year’s Sales Tax Holiday has been set for Aug. 8-10.The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of...

When my husband, Terry, and I read the Cherokeean earlier this month we learned that the City of Rusk has its very own canine rescue. We were glad...

As the Cherokee Civic Theatre begins its 53rd season, we invite you to attend our first ever Brunch Sip & See, "A Whole Latte Love"!  Sip & See's allow attendees to...

The sky is set for a cosmic spectacle—TWO meteor showers will light up the heavens on the night of July 29 into the early hours of July 30.At their peak, you could see up...

Parents, looking for something Fun and FREE to do with the kids while beating the heat?  Why not join us Saturday, July 26, at 5 p.m. when the Rusk Friends of the Library...

JULY 23Visit with your friends over a cup of coffee at Bacon Auto Country, 5677 N Jackson Street. Morning Brew starts at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Caddo Mounds State Historic Site...

JACKSONVILLE – County Roads Rescue, founded in 2016 to meet the needs of a fast-growing stray population in Cherokee County, has been identified as one of 60 Texas shelters...

An online auction to help support the mission of County Roads Rescue recently wrapped up, with one “generous donor offering her “entire, very cool cookie jar collection,”...

ALTO – Endless hours of practice put in by players since the beginning of spring has paid off for two Alto Youth Baseball/Softball Association...

AUSTIN – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for counties in the Texas hill country where search operations are taking...