(Aug. 7, 2020) The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Jacksonville men for capital murder Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, in connection with...

(July 6, 2020) AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers the annual sales tax holiday for certain clothing items, footwear, backpacks and school supplies is...

(Aug. 11, 2020) The Tree of Promise's annual Back to School backpack giveaway is going on now through 3 p.m., at the Rusk Church of Christ's main parking lot, 397 S. Main...

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one… organization, that is. Because so many local families continue to feel the economic pinch...

Local law enforcement officials continue to investigate an apparent homicide. The deceased has been identified as Randy Davenport, 25, of...

(July 31, 2020-KLTV) - The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man’s body was found near the intersection of County Roads 3901 and 3905 Friday, July...

The two largest school districts in Cherokee County have joined others and are now participating in the national program that allows all students to eat free. Rusk and...

(July 27, 2020) LUFKIN, Texas – Touchless grocery comes to Brookshire Brothers. The Lufkin-based grocer launches its curbside pickup and grocery...

The United Fund of Cherokee County (UFCC) is requesting a different kind of support from local businesses at the moment. “We’re asking...

As the number of positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise in Cherokee County, one local family opened up about their experiences...

As the numbers of cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to soar across Cherokee County and the state, many entities are opting to cancel events and close up shop, rather...

From the Rusk Police Department (July 22, 2020) Two men were arrested in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 22, after allegedly breaking into Brookshire Brothers...

(July 15, 2020) JACKSONVILLE -- Organizers of the Tomato Fest as well as the Tops In Texas Rodeo announced today, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, both events will wait and...

Cherokee County commissioners kept it short and sweet during the regular court meeting held Tuesday, July 14. County Judge Chris Davis presented...

25 of 25 voting precincts reporting Total number of voters – 5,360 of 56,535 or 9.48 percent REPUBLICAN Sheriff Eric Long 2,240 votes or 47.74 percent Brent...