According to the Northeast Texas Public Health District, a case of botulism, a disease that is not contagious, has been diagnosed in the Troup area. Due to HIPPA...

On March 31, 2026, a Smith County Deputy took a theft report from a victim in Lindale, Texas.  She reported that she had received a call from the Smith County Sheriff’s...

There is a passage which transects Texas east to west and has been traveled for hundreds of years, long before automobiles or wagons.  This route –...

JACKSONVILLE – Reece McCullough’s 34-year career with Jacksonville Police Department came to a close April 30, 2026, with the community turning out...

The Wells High School baseball team has advanced to Round 2 in playoffs, securing their berth with back-to-back wins games against the Oakwood Panthers. Game 1 of the...

JACKSONVILLE – A peer group for area veterans and their families will offer new meeting dates, according to Military Veteran Peer Network coordinator Bradley Erickson.“We...

Area communities are gearing up for visitors this weekend, in town for May 1 and 2 events that range from concerts and church festivals, to cook-offs, art fundraisers and...

The Wells Pirates advances to Round 1 in the 2026 baseball playoffs, going up against the Oakwood Panthers in a best-of-three-games series that...

TROUP – “Boot the Booster,” a children’s car seat check offered through Texas A7M AgriLife Extension Service, begins 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Cameron-J. Jarvis Troup...

ALTO, Texas (CBS19) – Alto ISD Superintendent Derrick Conley is leaving the district to take a position at a North Texas school district.According...

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself to the voters of District 5. Thank you, Cherokeean Herald for, allowing this introduction.My name...

GRAPELAND – An annual folk festival held at Mission Tejas State Park on the El Camino Real outside Grapeland has expanded to a three-day event to...

 APRIL 22The Trinity will provide breakfast-to-go for local first responders, medical professionals and teachers, 7-8 a.m. Wednesday at 131 Zimmerman in Jacksonville, in...

Rusk Lady Eagles bi-district softball playoffs this week:Class 4A-II, Region III Bi-district (best-of-three series) for the Rusk Lady Eagles v....

DOUG JORDAN RELAYSHOSTED BY RUSK HIGH SCHOOLWEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026DIVISION 1 – GIRLS VARSITY1st – Bullard 2432nd – Palestine 1503rd – Arp 554th – Bullard B 445th – Rusk...