AUG. 13 Splash a way to Alto Health for All's monthly webinar, which begins noon Thursday. August is National Wellness Month and Eye Exam Month, representatives from Gold...

SMITH COUNTY – The victim of an Aug. 9, 2026, plane crash in rural Smith County has been identified as Jacksonville business owner Kaleb Kramer,...

Due to wildfire conditions locally, Cherokee County leaders on Aug. 6 initiated a burn ban, and was extended the ban another 90 days during their...

RUSK, TEXAS — The Rusk Police Department has arrested a local man following an investigation into the online solicitation of a minor.The investigation originated after the...

ALTO ISDAug. 10 – Meet the Jackets – 6:30 p.m. RUSK ISDAug. 17 – Meet the Eagles, 6-8 p.m., Eagle Stadium TROUP ISD Aug. 19 – Meet the Tigers, 7:30 p.m., Tiger...

Jacksonville city leaders will convene Aug. 11 in regular session; this month's agenda also includes a taxpayer impact statement for 2026. The...

Due to the extreme drought condition and the high temperatures, County Judge Chris Davis issued a county wide burn ban. Any burning has the...

The Splash Pad is temporarily  closed for repairs.  Check the City of Jacksonville website for updates.

Members of the Cherokee County Historical Commission recently helped dedicate a historical marker in Linwood outlining the story of the community’s...

The City of Rusk is developing its 2026 Comprehensive Plan, and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our community!The City is...

Several scholarship awards were bestowed on the children of Altman Specialty Plants employees during a July 31 scholarship presentation in Troup....

Douglas Gene “Doug” Glesmann was born on Feb. 13, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska. Doug was 17 years old when he enlisted in the United States Marine...

JACKSONVILLE – An Aug. 18, 2026, exhibit will honor the life, ministry and legacy of Dr. James C. Blaylock, longtime library director at Baptist...

RUSK – More than a dozen employees were recognized during a July 28, 2026, Cherokee County Commissioners Court meeting, including posthumous...