Folks who aren’t from the South invariably aren’t familiar with grits. When they come for a visit, they often twist their eyebrows into a John...

Folks along El Camino celebrated the 249th birthday of our country in a big way this Fourth of July. We kicked things off with a big parade on Friday morning on the...

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence and honor those who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Whether...

When you enter the museum during our Quilt Exhibit, there’s a sign asking you to please use the supplied white gloves if you plan on touching the quilts.  These white...

Those of you who know me know that I wear my heart on my sleeve when it comes to fostering rescue dogs. Those who know the Cherokeean staff – John,...

We have all heard the old saying “count your blessings” although I think many today failed in arithmetic and perhaps can’t count that high.It’s easy to watch MSNBC, Fox...

Very few events can sum up living in small town America like a Main Street 4th of July parade. Such patriotism is neither Democratic nor Republican...

Like many, I grew up hearing tales of courageous heroes battling dastardly villains, with damsels in distress usually making an appearance. Each was a clear-cut character,...

Earlier this month, the museum received a call from Tina Hargett, owner of  Rainbow’s End Barber-Salon here in Jacksonville.  She wanted to know if we could find the date...

The state legislature will adjourn on Tuesday as we reach the 140th day of the legislative session, or Sine Die, which means “without days.” It has been a productive...

Tyler, TX – June 17, 2025 – The Better Business Bureau Serving Central East Texas (BBB) is urging consumers and businesses to take immediate cybersecurity precautions after...

It came out of the blue and hit inhabitants of Cherokee and nearby counties by total surprise. Redtown Ranch Holdings LLC and Pine Bliss LLC, combined, are proposing...

My sister shared this recently; our mother had Alzheimer’s and we had no guidelines. John’s father lived with us when he was in the earlier stages of dementia and we were...

Session is coming to a close and, as it does, critical deadlines have to be met for legislation to pass. Those deadlines fall throughout the next week and if bills do not...

Graduation season is always a cause for me to reflect on my life since I graduated from high school in 1968. Admittedly it was the 60’s and my memory perhaps is a little...