AUG. 13 Splash a way to Alto Health for All's monthly webinar, which begins noon Thursday. August is National Wellness Month and Eye Exam Month, representatives from Gold...

RUSK – Local leaders will consider the possibility of the City of Rusk resuming responsibility for the operation and management of Rusk RV Park and Lake during a 6 p.m....

SMITH COUNTY – The victim of an Aug. 9, 2026, plane crash in rural Smith County has been identified as Jacksonville business owner Kaleb Kramer,...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A two-vehicle wreck south of Jacksonville city limits on Maydelle Highway has left one dead, according to officials.While the deceased driver’s name was...

Due to wildfire conditions locally, Cherokee County leaders on Aug. 6 initiated a burn ban, and was extended the ban another 90 days during their...

Former Cherokee County employee Gina Upshaw, arrested in connection with missing county tax office funds, plead guilty to federal charges – including Federal Program Theft...

RUSK, TEXAS — The Rusk Police Department has arrested a local man following an investigation into the online solicitation of a minor.The investigation originated after the...

 A judge on Friday set a trial date for a man accused of shooting a Jacksonville police officer last fall. Bobby Michael Dennis, 64, is charged with attempted capital...

ALTO ISDAug. 10 – Meet the Jackets – 6:30 p.m. RUSK ISDAug. 17 – Meet the Eagles, 6-8 p.m., Eagle Stadium TROUP ISD Aug. 19 – Meet the Tigers, 7:30 p.m., Tiger...

RUSK – County leaders will convene 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in regular session to discuss extension of a burn ban issued the previous week, along with the following...

Jacksonville city leaders will convene Aug. 11 in regular session; this month's agenda also includes a taxpayer impact statement for 2026. The...

Members of the Cherokee County Historical Commission recently helped dedicate a historical marker in Linwood outlining the story of the community’s...

The City of Rusk is developing its 2026 Comprehensive Plan, and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our community!The City is...

Several scholarship awards were bestowed on the children of Altman Specialty Plants employees during a July 31 scholarship presentation in Troup....