JACKSONVILLE – Have you ever wondered why the Baptist Missionary Association of America (BMAA) has “Association” in its name? In conjunction with...

JACKSONVILLE – Monthly “Art in the Garden” presentations offered during at the CCGMA Demonstration Garden in Jacksonville can pack a large dose of creativity for...

JACKSONVILLE – “Bigger and better” is a phrase often used when describing the annual Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show, but “bursting at the...

RUSK – An exception for buildings on the city’s downtown square that are two stores or taller – and constructed before 1970 – is the focus of amended ordinance adopted...

RUSK – Dedication of a steel sculpture honoring Governor Jim Hogg is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Rusk’s Heritage Center of Cherokee County,...

JACKSONVILLE – Veteran policeman Steven Markasky, who’s been with the local department for slightly more than a decade, was named March 10, 2025,...

RUSK – The Texas State Railroad, which recently reinstated runs from the Rusk Depot to the Maydelle Turntable, has posted excursion dates through mid-October.The inaugural...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Still kicking over where to find a prom outfit on a limited budget? Worry no longer – different entities in Cherokee County have...

RUSK – A new software and service agreement for financial management requested by county employees was authorized by Cherokee County leaders during a March 11, 2025,...

Rusk, TX March 18, 2025 – The Rusk Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a transformative shift in its operations, moving from a traditional, staff-run organization to a...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Officials have posted a March 18, 2025, burn advisory urging Cherokee County residents to take extreme precaution when burning,...

JACKSONVILLE – The city’s newest police chief was named during the Jacksonville City Council March 11 meeting.“After 19 years, Steven Markasky has...

MARCH 20Jacksonville Police Chief Steven Markasky will be sworn into office during a March 20 ceremony, followed by a meet and greet from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the city’s...