On Friday, May 9, 2025, in the Second Judicial District Court of Cherokee County, Texas, Paul Daniel Cooper was sentenced to 50 years in prison.On July 11, 2016, Cooper...

This year’s Jacksonville Taco Cook-off drew several contestants and a slew of hungry visitors eager to sample tacos made using chicken, beef and...

ROME – Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary with the Order of St. Augustine, is the first U.S. pope elected in the 2,000-year history...

According to a brief message posted by the Vatican News around 11:15 a.m. local time Thursday, May 8, 2025, "the 133 cardinal electors gathered in...

Area schools and educational programs are planning graduation ceremonies this month throughout the county on the following dates: SATURDAY, MAY 10•...

 WAXAHACHIE – On Thursday, April 24, during a visit to Palestine, Congressman Jake Ellzey proudly presented long-overdue military medals to Mr....

Rusk’s Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosted a May 3 festival, celebrating with music, entertainment and food, also offering visitors an opportunity...

MAY 8-10This year’s Tops in Texas Rodeo PRCA is scheduled May 8-10 at the Jacksonville Rodeo Arena. Events include concerts, Junior Rodeo for Exceptional Kids, a Queen...

Last Thursday, Abraham George, Texas Republican Party Chairman, paid a visit to Jacksonville. Speaking from Jacksonville College Student Union,...

JACKSONVILLE – JISD administrator Darren Vossler has been named principal at Jacksonville Middle School, transitioning from his role as an...

A group of Cherokee County residents and leaders gathered May 1 at the Cherokee County Courthouse for this year’s National Day of Prayer...

The Alto Lady Jackets took down Woden 1-0 during a May 1 Game 1 match and secured the area championship with a May 3, Game 2 victory over the...