RUSK – To commemorate the 25th anniversary and the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in New York City, a special memorial ceremony is planned for 8:40 a.m. Friday,...

RUSK – The American Legion Coleman-Isgate Post #293 is proud to announce the addition of a new monthly Veterans Luncheon that will be held at noon on the fourth Friday of...

JACKSONVILLE –  Back when Jeffie Brewer was born at Nan Travis Hospital (now UT Hospital Jacksonville), nobody would have imagined the contact he’d...

RUSK – Since his first day on the job July 27 as the newest Rusk police chief, life has moved at a pretty quick clip for Preston Green Jr. as he...

Heads up!  There is a time machine just off the southeast corner of the square.  If you spend any time (pun intended) there, you may find pictures...

While local National Night Out celebrations vary from city to city, one thing remains constant: The support that communities poured into the event...

BELOIT, Wisconsin – J.D. Thompson of Rusk notched his first win as a professional baseball player Wednesday. Thompson (1-1), who plays for...

There is something to the phrase Hometown Proud. A person should feel pleased with the town where they live.  Perhaps we can rediscover reasons to...

In a story we’ve been following for several years, finally some very dramatic changes are taking place.Missing Cherokee County Tax Office funds,...

Alto Yellowjacket supporters got the chance to meet members of the fall varsity sports team during Monday night’s Meet the Jackets event held at...

AUG. 13 Splash a way to Alto Health for All's monthly webinar, which begins noon Thursday. August is National Wellness Month and Eye Exam Month, representatives from Gold...

The Splash Pad is temporarily  closed for repairs.  Check the City of Jacksonville website for updates.

Members of the Cherokee County Historical Commission recently helped dedicate a historical marker in Linwood outlining the story of the community’s...

Douglas Gene “Doug” Glesmann was born on Feb. 13, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska. Doug was 17 years old when he enlisted in the United States Marine...

ALTO – High school football officially returned to Cherokee County Monday. All local and area teams opened their respective fall training camps as...