As good a friend as I am to Shamrock Shelley Cleaver, if was difficult for me to start this article because quite frankly, this well-known local...

Cherokee County’s faith communities will celebrate Christmas with special services on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, including:Christmas Eve (Tuesday)• First United Methodist Church...

Entities throughout Cherokee County have announced their schedules for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.Traditionally, schools have the longest break,...

An Investigative Report from The CherokeeanWe were recently asked what happened to the lily pads that nearly choked the lake at the Rusk Railroad...

Pouring rain did not stop the wreath laying ceremony on Saturday at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk.  A part of the national Wreaths Across America...

JACKSONVILLE – A traditional, faith-based activity focusing on the Holy Couple’s search for shelter has been added to a bevy of events planned this Saturday as part of...

DEC. 18The Friends of the Rusk Library are hosting a raffle featuring baskets from local businesses that are valued at $100 or more, with tickets sold for $3 each or two...

JACKSONVILLE – With resplendent new, illuminated snowflakes, and trees wrapped in twinkling white lights, Jacksonville residents will celebrate “A...

GRAPELAND – An Old Time Christmas will be celebrated at The Little White Church, on Monday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Please make plans to attend this fun-filled and free...

For decades, the loyal volunteers at Love’s Lookout have greeted thousands of visitors to our area. Over the years, they have collected photos from...

Dr. Deborah Burkett gave a presentation about her new book on Wednesday at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County. The rain that fell all day on...

DEC. 12Alto Health for All will host its free monthly live webinar, beginning noon Thursday. The December event – can be found at Facebook.com/alto.edc DEC. 12Members of...

DEC. 4Deborah Burkett will offer a brief presentation on her latest book, “From the Alamo to Present Day – Texans Speak,” noon Wednesday at the Heritage Center of Cherokee...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Various groups are partnering with area residents to help make Christmas a whole lot brighter for economically stressed families by ensuring their...