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Bring on the Brass

August 31, 2022

Members of the Jacksonville Fightin’ Indian Band trombone section take the field at Sulphur Springs’ Gerald Prim Stadium during an Aug. 26 football...

TEA releases accountability report for public schools

August 25, 2022

The Texas Education Agency recently released its 2022 “A–F” Accountability Ratings. According to TEA, the ratings system “measures how much students are learning in each...

Smooth transition ensured

Photo courtesy of UT Tyler

TJC, UT Tyler reinforce partnership between Promise scholarship...

August 24, 2022

Officials of Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Tyler recently signed an agreement that strengthens the partnership between their...

1927 Alto Yellowjackets

Photo courtesy of Virginia Singletary

Yellowjacket football program marks 95 years of excellence

August 18, 2022

ALTO – Inaugurated in 1927, the Alto Yellowjacket football program in 2022 will celebrate 95 years of excellence. The first team played on an...

Bus Run travels throughout Rusk on Aug. 10

RUSK – A popular project launched five years ago by Rusk Elementary School staff, Bus Run will be visiting several areas in town on Aug. 10. According to organizers,...

Back to School: Immunizations available for Cherokee County students

As families gear up for a new school year, up-to-date shot records are a must for opening day. The Texas Vaccines for Children Program is working...

Photo courtesy of JISD

Congratulations, Adrian!

Jacksonville Fightin’ Indian Band member Adrian Hernandez recently was selected as an Outstanding Performer at the 2021-22 State UIL Solo &...

Special delivery

Members of the Jacksonville High School football program lend a hand with distribution of school supplies July 27 to the eight JISD campuses as part of the local Chamber of Commerce’s Back to School program. The annual drive collects funds for school supplies for elementary students, as well as those for the local intermediate school and Compass Center, then divides up purchases for delivery to the various campuses. School officials were joined by Chamber and JISD officials, and the high school drum line and the Cherokee Charmers in welcoming the delivery truck to the West Side campus.

Photo by Jo Anne Embleton

Back to school supplies distributed

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Different groups are in the midst of helping students prepare for a new school year by ensuring they have the proper supplies and...

Local schoolchildren offered chance to ‘Farm from School’ this fall

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Local elementary students are being offered a unique opportunity to learn more about agriculture through a virtual platform this...

Taking flight

Members of the inaugural Rusk High School Eagle Belles drill team practice a skirt dance during a recent camp at the high school. A total of 23 young women, in grades 9-12, are part of the team, which will take part in pep rallies and football games, adding a new dimension to game performances. RHS teacher Katy Thoroughman is director of the program.

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Jo Anne Embleton

RHS Eagle Belles drill team to debut this fall

RUSK – Approximately two dozen pairs of eyes were trained on Katy Thoroughman, during a July 11-15 drill team camp at Rusk High School, as...

Rusk High School names new assistant principal

RUSK – Jon “JP” Luna has been named the new assistant principal at Rusk High School, succeeding Brian Tarvin in the position. “Welcome to the Rusk...

Local ISD adopts 4-day school week for this fall

NEW SUMMERFIELD – This fall, students at New Summerfield ISD may be setting a trend in Cherokee County as the first to take part in an inaugural 4-day school week. On May...

JISD recognizes teachers, staff with annual honors

The Jacksonville Independent School District surprised teachers and staff on Tuesday, April 19, with visits to campuses to award the 2022 Teacher of the Year honors. ...

JISD trustees to meet March 28

TJC extends registration for spring semester

January 19, 2022

Classes for the spring semester have begun, however Tyler Junior College has extended walk-in spring registration through Friday, Jan. 21. Registration is also available...

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