On Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2025, in the 2nd Judicial District Court of Cherokee County, TX, Moses Vertiz was convicted of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. On Oct. 26,...

RUSK – Cherokee Civic Theatre will celebrate author Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with an early March production of her tale, “Pride &...

Cold weather conditions this week have prompted schools in Cherokee County to amend schedules for some planned events.ALTO ISD – The Yellowjacket Relays track meet...

JACKSONVILLE – Montey Stevenson has been hired as Jacksonville ISD’s new athletic director and head football coach.Trustees voted unanimously to hire Stevenson, who most...

RUSK – Seven years after opening its doors to provide local quality healthcare for families, Rusk Children’s Clinic will close Feb. 28.“People are upset about it,” said...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Texas State Railroad has returned excursions to Cherokee County with the launch of a March 27 Rusk Turn Table Run, an approximate seven-mile journey that...

JACKSONVILLE – Hoping to bolster its ability to do more for residents through a proposed half-cent sales tax within its extra-territorial...

RUSK – County leaders approved a pair of budget amendments during a Feb. 11, 2025, Cherokee County Commissioners’ Court meeting, one which will help fund repairs at the...

Numerous candidates have filed for May 3 school board and city council elections held by their entities within Cherokee County, while special elections have been called by...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A Feb. 28 deadline has been set for both participants and volunteers interested in taking part in this year’s Exceptional Kids Livestock Show, held as...

 JACKSONVILLE – A popular rabbit show launched in 2023 returns to the Cherokee County Exposition Center on Feb. 23, giving participants not only a chance to vie for top...

Workers take down signs at the Jacksonville Wendy’s restaurant, which recently closed its doors after the Dublin, Ohio-based company announced in...