ALTO – A community event celebrating the Alto ISD Homecoming is shaping up with a solid offering of food, fun and entertainment on Sept. 20.More than two dozen vendors will...

In my line of work, I often see the damage left behind when someone has fallen victim to a scam—or narrowly avoided one. Over the past six months, I’ve noticed a troubling...

NEW SUMMERFIELD – Local high school seniors Karem Aguilar and Mauricio Hernandez recently were recognized as among the 280,000 high performing...

Chad McCuin, a recent Rusk graduate known for his accomplishments on both the gridiron and track field, has died. "I am saddened to report the loss...

NEW SUMMERFIELD – A year in the making, on July 31, New Summerfield ISD launched its new ISD police department with a familiar face at the helm:...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area public school students return to campus this month as they launch a new school year, with some beginning as early as this week.New Summerfield ISD,...

New Summerfield ISD officials announced the creation of the local school district police department July 31, 2025, with all required documentation...

RUSK – Dr. Glenn Hambrick of Carthage has been named interim superintendent for Rusk ISD, effective June 30, 2025.The unanimous hire came during a...

Rusk ISD school board will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in special session to discuss hire of an interim superintendent, along with an...

RUSK – A two-year SRO program placing a Rusk police officer on local school campuses as part of an interlocal agreement was terminated June 9,...

Tyler Junior College recently recognized its 10th class of Rusk High School graduates to attend TJC on the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship.In...

Thirty-four graduates of New Summerfield High School walked across the stage and received their diplomas on Friday, May 23, and with that, stepped...

Excitement was at high level at Eagle Stadium Friday, the site of the 2025 Rusk High School graduation ceremony that drew friends and family from...