Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December...

On 03/13/2026, the Jacksonville Police Department arrested Dewayne Scott Chapline (W/M DOB11/15/1967) following a lengthy investigation conducted by the Jacksonville Police...

One person was killed and another hospitalized after a crash in Cherokee County that occurred just north of Love's Lookout.Texas DPS crews...

FORT WORTH, Texas (March 10, 2026) — Brandon Wiginton of Tyler was arrested on felony theft charges related to more than $96,000 in stolen hay and...

According to Pct. 2 County Commissioner Steven NortonWe lifted the burn ban this morning in commissioners court. Please be careful even though we’ve had had some rain it’s...

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers with the Jacksonville Police Department responded to a major crash in the 600 block of...

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is alerting the public to a growing scam where individuals impersonate DWC officials or court...

RUSK – A seven-day outdoor burn ban was issued Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, by Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis to help mitigate hazards posed by threat...

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located in the 200 block of...

RUSK, Texas — A Cherokee County constable has been found not guilty of hitting another man with a vehicle in 2021.Cherokee County Pct. 4 Constable James "Jamie" Quinten...

On January 22, 2026, Randarriuz Dewberry, 20, of Jacksonville, was located during a traffic stop conducted by the Texas Highway Patrol on FM 346...

Area school districts have cancelled classes for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, citing safety of staff and students as the region is dealing with icy weather conditions. Officials...

Former Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney has filed an internal grievance with the city manager, mayor, and city council, requesting speedy and retroactive reinstatement after...

RUSK – Scott Heagney, who up until Friday afternoon had served as the Rusk Police Chief, responded in a Jan. 16, 2025, release issued by his legal...

The City of Rusk announces that Scott Heagney is no longer employed by the City of Rusk.  The City does not comment on personnel matters. However, City officials emphasize...