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    Help us help our shelter residents

    In the past 4 months, we have spent hours upon hours sending out desperate pleas for help to over...

    Help us help our shelter residents
    In the past 4 months, we have spent hours upon hours sending out desperate pleas for help to over...
    2025 Homecoming Queen & King Andrea Tavera and Karol "KC" Cardenas 

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    H-ville Crashes J-ville Homecoming Celebration

    Homecoming week in Jacksonville was filled with outstanding community spirit, excellent school...

    H-ville Crashes J-ville Homecoming Celebration
    Homecoming week in Jacksonville was filled with outstanding community spirit, excellent school...
    Photos courtesy of Merry Lamar

    Sandies Bury Alto

    The Alto Yellowjackets buzzed over to the sandy loam of Grapeland to tangle with the Sandies in a...

    Sandies Bury Alto
    The Alto Yellowjackets buzzed over to the sandy loam of Grapeland to tangle with the Sandies in a...
    Sisters Martha (Brittany Lankford) and Abby Brewster (Laura Cunningham) hide a secret in their window seat!

    CCT presents 'Arsenic & Old Lace'

    The latest offering from the Cherokee Civic Theatre is the favorite about murder, mayhem and...

    CCT presents 'Arsenic & Old Lace'
    The latest offering from the Cherokee Civic Theatre is the favorite about murder, mayhem and...
    Courtesy photos

    Elks Fall Prey to Tigers

    The Elkhart Elks fell prey to the powerful Troup Tigers Friday night. The Tigers roared into the...

    Elks Fall Prey to Tigers
    The Elkhart Elks fell prey to the powerful Troup Tigers Friday night. The Tigers roared into the...

    CHEROKEE COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN

    Effective immediately, a burn ban has now been issued for Cherokee County due to increased fire...

    CHEROKEE COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN
    Effective immediately, a burn ban has now been issued for Cherokee County due to increased fire...

    Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Sy...

    Area(S) Affected: Customers on: HWY 110, HWY 84 E, FM 768, WILCOX ADDITION, EARL ST, PINEY GROVE...

    Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Sy...
    Area(S) Affected: Customers on: HWY 110, HWY 84 E, FM 768, WILCOX ADDITION, EARL ST, PINEY GROVE...

    National Night Out set for Oct. 7

    CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area communities are planning a big splash Oct. 7 as they celebrate National...

    National Night Out set for Oct. 7
    CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area communities are planning a big splash Oct. 7 as they celebrate National...
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    Printed Paper Online
    October 7, 2025

    Front Page
    Week 7 High School Football Scores
    October 11, 2025
    Jacksonville 21Whitehouse 52Rusk 7Bullard 25Troup 60Winoona 0Alto 59Teneha 21
    Important election dates
    October 10, 2025
    The Texas Secretary of State has shared the following dates pertinent to the Nov. 4, 2025, General Election:• Monday, Oct. 20 – First day of early voting• Friday, Oct. 24 –...
    Friday Night Lights
    September 30, 2025
    Oct. 3, 2025 – District play • Alto Yellowjackets v. Grapeland Sandies, 7 p.m. Friday – AWAY• Jacksonville Indians v. Hallsville Bobcats, 7:30 p.m. Friday – INDIAN...
    Columns
    COLUMN: Setting a better standard through community policing
    October 12, 2025
    Recently, I was invited to sit on an interview panel for a handful of prospective police candidates, and it was an eye-opening experience. Instead of speaking with a single...
    Courtesy photos Help us help our shelter residents
    October 11, 2025
    In the past 4 months, we have spent hours upon hours sending out desperate pleas for help to over 150 northern rescues to try to find placement for...
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    Texas
    Area Interest
    Are you ready to vote?
    October 10, 2025
    This year voters across Texas will consider 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution on Election Day, Nov 4. If you aren’t sure about your voter information status...
    Protecting our aquifer
    October 9, 2025
    Friends,What may be done to prevent Kyle Bass from obtaining permits to remove water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer under East Texas and selling the water to other...
    Upcoming Games 10-10-25
    October 7, 2025
    Tenaha Tigers at Alto Yellowjackets 7:00Winona Wildcats at Troup Tigers 7:30Jacksonville Fightin’ Indians at Whitehouse Wildcats 7:30Rusk Eagles at Bullard Panthers 7:30
    Community
    County leaders to meet in regular session Oct. 14
    October 10, 2025
    Are you ready to vote?
    October 10, 2025
    This year voters across Texas will consider 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution on Election Day, Nov 4. If you aren’t sure about your voter information status...
    Sisters Martha (Brittany Lankford) and Abby Brewster (Laura Cunningham) hide a secret in their window seat! CCT presents 'Arsenic & Old Lace'
    October 10, 2025
    The latest offering from the Cherokee Civic Theatre is the favorite about murder, mayhem and family, “Arsenic & Old Lace”. Opening night will...
    News
    J'vlle council meets 10-14
    October 13, 2025
    Columbus Day 2025 closings
    October 11, 2025
    A handful of area schools and government offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, for the national Columbus Day holiday, which also is known in some areas as Indigenous...
    County leaders to meet in regular session Oct. 14
    October 10, 2025
    Obituaries
    Betty Brooks Curry Betty Brooks Curry
    October 13, 2025
    Funeral services for Betty Brooks Curry, 92, of Alto, will be Tuesday, October 14 at 2 PM in the Campground Baptist Church near Alto with Rev....
    Billy Ray Goff Billy Ray Goff
    October 3, 2025
    A funeral service for Billy Ray Goff, 71, is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Holleyman’s Chapel Cemetery in Maydelle with Joe...
    Morgan Montello Wright October 2, 2025

    Morgan Montello WrightSeptember 27, 1985 — September 29, 2025Pollok, TXVisitation for Morgan Montello Wright, 40, of Pollok will be held Sunday,...
    Pets
    County 4-H clubs launch ‘Adopt an Animal Shelter’ campaign
    October 2, 2025
    CHEROKEE COUNTY – The month of October will be devoted to supporting area programs focusing on animal rescue, as Cherokee County 4-H youth launch an “Adopt an Animal...
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    Sisters Martha (Brittany Lankford) and Abby Brewster (Laura Cunningham) hide a secret in their window seat! CCT presents 'Arsenic & Old Lace'
    October 10, 2025
    The latest offering from the Cherokee Civic Theatre is the favorite about murder, mayhem and family, “Arsenic & Old Lace”. Opening night will...
    What’s Happening in Cherokee County
    October 8, 2025
    OCT. 8Redemption Rock Church in Rusk will hold a drawing for a men’s item and a ladies’ item basket to help raise funds for its program to help provide Christmas items for...
    National Night Out set for Oct. 7
    October 3, 2025
    CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area communities are planning a big splash Oct. 7 as they celebrate National Night Out, a free annual event promoting unity and...
    Sports
    Week 7 High School Football Scores
    October 11, 2025
    Jacksonville 21Whitehouse 52Rusk 7Bullard 25Troup 60Winoona 0Alto 59Teneha 21
    2025 Homecoming Queen & King Andrea Tavera and Karol "KC" Cardenas 

Cherokeean Herald/John & Penny Hawkins H-ville Crashes J-ville Homecoming Celebration
    October 10, 2025
    Homecoming week in Jacksonville was filled with outstanding community spirit, excellent school pride, and cautious hopefulness leading up to Friday...
    Bye, Eagles, Bye
    October 10, 2025
    Friday night, the Rusk Eagles thoroughly enjoyed their 2025 bye week. The game was not played at Jim Swink Field in Rusk. Crowds of people from all over the area did not...
    Statewide
    Protecting our aquifer
    October 9, 2025
    Friends,What may be done to prevent Kyle Bass from obtaining permits to remove water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer under East Texas and selling the water to other...
    Viewpoints
    Protecting our aquifer
    October 9, 2025
    Friends,What may be done to prevent Kyle Bass from obtaining permits to remove water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer under East Texas and selling the water to other...
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