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

When my husband, Terry, and I read the Cherokeean earlier this month we learned that the City of Rusk has its very own canine rescue. We were glad...

Rewards for information leading to the arrest in the theft of two tractors from Rusk County July 25, 2025, are being offered by the owners, said Texas & Southwestern...

Besides the fact that both DYS World Champions teams,  one player from each age division in the DYS girls softball championship is selected as the...

Rugarika, RWANDA – Donatha Mukankaka was little more than a skeleton draped in a full-length, traditional African dress on the day the people of...

Sunday, July 27, 2025, marked the rededication ceremony of the First Baptist Church in Rusk Historical Marker. The event was held by the Cherokee...

On a recent visit to Rusk we had the most memorable time reconnecting with the heart of East Texas at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County. Betty’s dedication to...

JULY 23Visit with your friends over a cup of coffee at Bacon Auto Country, 5677 N Jackson Street. Morning Brew starts at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Caddo Mounds State Historic Site...

Parents, looking for something Fun and FREE to do with the kids while beating the heat?  Why not join us Saturday, July 26, at 5 p.m. when the Rusk Friends of the Library...

JACKSONVILLE – County Roads Rescue, founded in 2016 to meet the needs of a fast-growing stray population in Cherokee County, has been identified as one of 60 Texas shelters...

An online auction to help support the mission of County Roads Rescue recently wrapped up, with one “generous donor offering her “entire, very cool cookie jar collection,”...

ALTO – Endless hours of practice put in by players since the beginning of spring has paid off for two Alto Youth Baseball/Softball Association...

When I watched the last senior graduate this past May, it always makes me wonder what does the future hold in store for them? I know many will continue their education but...