The Jacksonville Public Library is starting a new chapter as it makes the move to its new downtown home at the Norman Activity Center. During the Tuesday, Sept. 8, regular...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) may have shut things down all summer long, but that didn’t mean Cherokee County’s Relay for Life event slacked off on...

RUSK -- On Thursday, Aug. 27, the honorable Judge R. Chris Day of the Second Judicial District Court in Cherokee County, sentenced Cherokee County...

From left, Rusk Cares-Good Samaritan Board member La’Retta Britton, Brookshire Brothers-Rusk Store Director Ben Lusten, Good Samaritan Food...

The city of Jacksonville has announced the hiring of Melissa Hardy as the city’s new Communications and Tourism director. Hardy brings over 25 years of a managerial...

(Aug. 26, 2020) Cities, schools and other officials across Cherokee County made the decision at various times through Wednesday, Aug. 26, to cancel...

TYLER – Cherokee County veterans and their families now have the opportunity to get help on any critical home repairs they may need. Habitat for Humanity of Smith County...

Jacksonville citizens are getting the opportunity to get the skinny on their local law enforcement. The Jacksonville Police Department is inviting its community to enroll...

Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) has a new program to assist people struggling to pay rent. Rent assistance may be available several months for RISE...

The city of Rusk will soon be under new management. During the regular Council meeting held Thursday, Aug. 13, Rusk Council members approved...

Alto utility customers, take note! The city of Alto will resume disconnecting the city’s water and natural gas utility customers for nonpayment, starting the morning of...

The Jacksonville Police Department has decided against celebrating National Night Out on October 6, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In an abundance of caution, I have...

Odds are you or someone you know has been affected by identity theft. Based on data garnered from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has many considering a new career. Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) has received special funding to assist people...

Jacksonville families who need assistance getting their fightin’ Indians outfitted for Jacksonville Independent School District’s 20-21 school year can still get...