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...

In recent months – as evidenced by mentions in this paper and plastered all over social media accounts run by schools, groups and proud parents –...

Tonight, State Representative Trent Ashby (R–Lufkin) was elected as the Republican nominee to serve as the next State Senator for Senate District 3. Rep. Ashby issued the...

The Cherokee Civic Theater’s latest production is a delightful interpretation of the classic C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”.Four siblings Peter, Susan,...

In recent months – as evidenced by mentions in this paper and plastered all over social media accounts run by schools, groups and proud parents –...

February 24 marked the 190th anniversary of Colonel William B. Travis’ famous “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo.  Though Travis and his fellow Texans made the...

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...

According to City of Bullard officials, TxDOT is reporting a new traffic pattern that will go into effect this week “As part of the ongoing US...

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

JACKSONVILLE – A recent open house hosted by the City of Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Department has offered an eye-opening experience for both visitors and hosts...

According to City of Bullard officials, TxDOT is reporting a new traffic pattern that will go into effect this week “As part of the ongoing US...

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

“If your trees could talk, what would they say?”  Would they want to uproot and move to your neighbor’s yard, or perhaps provide you with a list of demands? Well, before...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Area schools will observe Spring Break this month, with part of them out the second week of March, and the remainder the week after that.Jacksonville...

I am developing my six-acre farm to grow food that will be donated to the Hope Kitchen in Jacksonville and to surrounding church food pantries that...

According to City of Bullard officials, TxDOT is reporting a new traffic pattern that will go into effect this week “As part of the ongoing US...

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

JACKSONVILLE – A recent open house hosted by the City of Jacksonville Parks & Recreation Department has offered an eye-opening experience for both visitors and hosts...

Bettie Mary Pierce, 67, of Rusk passed away Friday, March 6, in Rusk. She was born in Jacksonville on July 6,1958 to Sallie and Odell Coleman.Mrs. Pierce worked at Rusk...

A memorial service for Joan Felder, 91, of Alto will be Thursday, March 12 at 2 PM at the A. Frank Smith Methodist Church in Alto. A visitation...

Funeral services for Patti Laverne Kelley, 92, of Alto will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10 AM in the O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Chapel with...

On select Fridays this spring, families can spend two hours planting, learning, harvesting and getting their hands in the soil. This isn’t just...

RUSK – Looking to add to your landscape? Texas A&M Forest Service is giving away free tree seedlings, beginning 9 a.m. Monday, in the parking...

 AUSTIN – Texas nonprofits, animal shelters and local governments can now apply for funding through the state’s newly launched $13 million Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot...

Leave a lasting legacy here at our new facility! We’re still caring for 100-plus animals at any given time, split between a rented space that...

JACKSONVILLE – Sponsors of a free chip-reader fundraiser are hoping to collect enough money to not only establish a site for locals to use when...

AHS Soccer Club played their very first scrimmage Thursday evening! As a recreational team (not a UIL sport), our students had the opportunity to...

Wells’ Lady Pirates varsity basketball squad brought home the area championship Feb. 20 following a 45-35 defeat of the Cherokee Indians girls’...