John Taylor, local historian and former President of the Vanishing Texana Museum Board, spoke at a recent Daughters of American Revolution (DAR)...

The Cherokeean was asked by a reader to publish Rusk Police Chief's resume to allow readers to make their own decision as to Heagney's qualifications.  We make no judgement...

Troup held their annual Christmas Parade last Thursday and it appeared the entire town was there to celebrate the holiday season as huge crowds...

Rusk city leaders are pressing full steam ahead with their Dec. 11, 2025, vote that unanimously approved a special use permit that will create a railroad-themed museum...

Numerous entities are reporting holiday closings in upcoming weeks in celebration of Christmas and New Year’s holidays.School districts will be off beginning Dec. 19, with...

See the 2025 Christmas Services list beginning on the front page of this issue THROUGH DEC. 24Catholic churches in Jacksonville, New Summerfield and Rusk will host las...

Alto Police Department has been collecting all sorts of gifts for youths within Alto ISD, with toys and bikes part of a prize drawing that is part...

The Volunteer Council For The Rusk State Hospital held their parade Friday. “We wished our patients a Merry Christmas today at our annual Christmas...

What an incredible night full of creativity, lights, and holiday spirit! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make our parade so...

The weather was perfect and Santa was beaming.  Cherokeean Herald photos/John Hawkins

Last Thursday’s Jacksonville Christmas parade was as spectacular and special as it always is. Even with the cold and slightly windy weather, the...

Join us along with East Texas Military Veteran Peer Network Cherokee and Anderson County Dec. 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in...

DEC. 10Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will host an hour-long Munch n’ Learn program beginning 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the 1649 Texas Highway 21 site in Alto. Assistant...