Alto Yellowjackets 46Cushing Bearkats 56 Jacksonville Indians 14Henderson Lions 42 Rusk Eagles 13Athens Hornets 23 Troup Tigers 65Arp Tigers 26

RUSK, Texas — a Cherokee County Jury sentenced Jimmy Allen to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after finding him guilty of...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Early voting for the upcoming November 2026 general election will be held Oct. 19-30, with registered voters able to cast ballots...

 Folks along El Camino Real finally got the cold spell they have been waiting on, but it came with no rain.  It did set the mood for lots of outdoor activities, but it...

  Folks along El Camino Real enjoyed a beautiful Columbus Day weekend.  I wonder if Christopher Columbus ever dreamed we’d be having a special day...

I reference the fact that this is a commentary because this article is based on my opinion of the failure of the municipal leadership of the City of Rusk and my personal...

CBS19Rusk Mayor Ben Middlebrooks submitted his resignation from the office on Friday. In a statement, the city of Rusk said Middlebrooks'...

Due to the heavy rain in our area on Thursday and Friday, Cherokee County Judge Chris Davis has lifted the burn.  Outdoor burning  is allowed again.

On August 12, 2026, Sheriff Brent Dickson was notified by jail administration that a correctional officer at the Cherokee County Jail had allegedly...

RUSK – Local city council meetings are taking on a new direction, as seen during a special meeting called Oct. 19, 2026, in which newly elected...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Maydelle Country Wines, founded in 2004 by Steven and Cheryl Harper of Maydelle, recently was chosen as a Guide to Texas voter...

Have you heard about the Alamo Letter Project? In April, the Cherokee County Alamo letter committee was established. The goal of the Alamo Letter...

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX!  The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

The Cherokee County Master Gardeners Fall Flannel Scarecrow Trail kicked off its annual event on Saturday at the Ruth B Nichols arboretum on the...

Jacksonville school board members will conduct interviews with candidates for a superintendent position during special meetings held at 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the...

Jacksonville school board members will conduct interviews with candidates for a superintendent position during special meetings held at 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the...

NEW SUMMERFIELD – A local student arrested Oct. 20, 2026, for posting threatening social media statements focused on his school is being held in an area juvenile detention...

THROUGH OCT. 31The Pumpkin Wonderland kicks off Fall Celebrations at 200 E Commerce in Jacksonville. No cost for admission. This beautiful fall installation, which opened...

The Cherokee County Master Gardeners Fall Flannel Scarecrow Trail kicked off its annual event on Saturday at the Ruth B Nichols arboretum on the...

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX!  The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

The Alto Yellowjackets continued to show offensive improvement Friday night, but defensive struggles proved costly as the Cushing Bearkats handed...

The Jacksonville Indians continued to struggle Friday night, falling 42-14 to the Henderson Lions in an Oct. 16 district matchup that saw the...

The Rusk Eagles battled unbeaten Athens to a 7-7 halftime tie Friday night, but couldn't maintain the momentum in the second half, falling 23-13 to...

This fall the Cherokee Civic Theatre will be hosting 3 special One Night Only LIVE Events right here in Rusk, TX!  The first LIVE event will be a concert by Nashville,...

Southern Pines Locomotive Company will celebrate a milestone in its railroad preservation efforts with an open house Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 440 Barron...

I reference the fact that this is a commentary because this article is based on my opinion of the failure of the municipal leadership of the City of Rusk and my personal...

Oct. 23-21 is Red Ribbon Week, and it is important for parents and students to remember that it is about more than wearing red or dress-up days. Red Ribbon Week is a time...