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Former Jacksonville city employee files federal suit against officials

TYLER – A former Jacksonville city employee has filed suit in federal court, alleging that two city officials breached a settlement agreement contract, and violated the...

RISD to host March 31 town hall meeting on proposed bond election

The Rusk ISD board of trustees will host a 5:30 p.m. Monday (March 31) town hall meeting regarding two bond propositions featured on a May election...

Welch named as RISD's athletic director

Rusk ISD trustees named Cody Welch, an assistant head coach for Whitehouse ISD, as the new district Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, following a March 29 special...

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Search Warrant Results in Two Arrested on Drug Charges

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, around 1215 PM, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and Jacksonville Police Department executed a Search Warrant,...

Rusk Chamber of Commerce transitions to virtual, member-run model,...

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...

Markasky named JPD Chief

(JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS) The City is pleased to announce Steven Markasky as Chief of the Jacksonville Police Department (JPD). Markasky, a 12-year...

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Trio to be recognized during May 15th Soil & Conservation awards...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A trio of area residents will be recognized at a May 15th Cherokee County Soil and Water District #427 banquet for their...

Beef & Forage program offered April 4 in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE – A Tri-County Beef & Forage program offered by Cherokee County AgriLife Extension is set for Friday, April 4, at the Cherokee County Expo center, 611 SE...

Burkett to speak on her latest book Monday at Alto Library

Writer and historian Dr. Deborah Burkett PhD, of Mixon is scheduled to discuss her latest book at 2 PM Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Stella Hill Memorial Library located at...

RISD to host March 31 town hall meeting on proposed bond election

The Rusk ISD board of trustees will host a 5:30 p.m. Monday (March 31) town hall meeting regarding two bond propositions featured on a May election...

Welch named as RISD's athletic director

Rusk ISD trustees named Cody Welch, an assistant head coach for Whitehouse ISD, as the new district Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, following a March 29 special...

RISD to host March 31 town hall meeting on proposed bond election

The Rusk ISD board of trustees will host a 5:30 p.m. Monday (March 31) town hall meeting regarding two bond propositions featured on a May election...

‘Blood of Jesus’ program offered at Mount Haven CME Church

JACKSONVILLE – Mount Haven CME Church will offer an April 13 program, “The Blood of Jesus,” presented by Pastor Chester Whitaker of Lone Star Baptist Church,...

Welch named as RISD's athletic director

Rusk ISD trustees named Cody Welch, an assistant head coach for Whitehouse ISD, as the new district Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, following a March 29 special...

Alto announces Pre-K Preregistration

Pre-K Roundup will be conducted in two phases for the 2025-26 school year at Alto Elementary School. Children must be four years old on or before Sept. 1.• Phase 1 – Online...

Former Jacksonville city employee files federal suit against officials

TYLER – A former Jacksonville city employee has filed suit in federal court, alleging that two city officials breached a settlement agreement contract, and violated the...

RISD to host March 31 town hall meeting on proposed bond election

The Rusk ISD board of trustees will host a 5:30 p.m. Monday (March 31) town hall meeting regarding two bond propositions featured on a May election...

‘Blood of Jesus’ program offered at Mount Haven CME Church

JACKSONVILLE – Mount Haven CME Church will offer an April 13 program, “The Blood of Jesus,” presented by Pastor Chester Whitaker of Lone Star Baptist Church,...

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Ruby Darline Watson

Our dear mother, Darline went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 28, 2025 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was one week...

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Mary Lois Murray

A funeral service for Mary Lois Murray, 87, is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Rev....

Notice of Service: Elizabeth Huckaby Kolb

Elizabeth Huckaby Kolb, aged 59, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Center, Texas. She was born July 25, 1965, in Baytown, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held on...

Troup Library to offer weekly early education program in April

TROUP – “1,2,3 Come Play with Me!” – a two-hour weekly program designed for tots ages 4 and younger – will be hosted by Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup Municipal Library, 102 S....

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Trekking Texas: VW enthusiasts visit East Texas during Spring Break...

ALTO – For a few hours on March 20, downtown Alto was invaded by Bugs. Volkswagen Beetles, to be exact, along with a caravan of VW campers and vans...

What's Happening

MARCH 25-29Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show and Sale at the Cherokee Exposition Center on Loop 456 in Jacksonville. For a full schedule of events see the front page of...

Welch named as RISD's athletic director

Rusk ISD trustees named Cody Welch, an assistant head coach for Whitehouse ISD, as the new district Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, following a March 29 special...

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RYSA opened the 2025 season in style

Saturday, March 22, was a beautiful day to be outside and a perfect way to start the season for the Rusk Youth Sports Association. A large crowd...

The Jacksonville Public Library thanks all of the participants and presenters for Adulting 2.0. One of the goals is to provide a space where citizens feel comfortable...

Resident ponders returned Rusk train run

After reading last week’s article in The Cherokeean about the train returning for departures in Rusk, I was excited. This has been a major concern for both the community...

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