Area school districts have cancelled classes for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, citing safety of staff and students as the region is dealing with icy weather conditions. Officials...

CLARIFICATION:An Ice Storm or Winter Storm Warning will go in effect for the entire Four State region as early as 6 PM this evening, with locations...

High utility bills can be a struggle for households.  The GETCAP Energy Assistance Mobile Delivery Unit will be in Cherokee County on Thursday, January 29 at the HOPE...

Come join the newly formed East Texas Rabbit Club! Our inaugural meeting is from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in the CCECA community room, 29880 US Highway 69 in Rusk....

On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotic search warrant at a residence located in the 12000 block of...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A missing person case focusing on Rusk resident James David Blount continues as investigators delve through information that could point to his...

JAN 15This month’s movie offering at Jacksonville Public Library will be “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 5:15 p.m. Thursday at 526 E. Commerce St. The free event includes a frito...

JACKSONVILLE – Want to learn more about topics on money, health, DIY and other practical things? A group of presenters will host monthly “Adulting 2.0” sessions at 10 a.m....

Alto ISD is proud to announce the hiring of two new leaders for the Mean Sting Marching Machine. Mr. Xavier Broughton will serve as Band Director...

ALTO – The Alto Area Republican Club will host a 6:30 p.m. candidate forum on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Stella Hill Memorial Libriary, 200 San Antonio Rd. in Alto.Featured...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – The release of UIL realignment cut-off numbers earlier this month brought change for Jacksonville ISD, which drops to Class 4A – Division 1 from Class 5A...

We were saddened recently to learn of the passing of Lurlene Bowden on Thanksgiving Day.  Lurlene was the author of more than 100 cookbooks,...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Government offices throughout the county will be closed Thursday in observance of New Year’s Day, as will financial institutions and federal offices, such...

Churches throughout Cherokee County will conduct special holiday services on Dec. 24-25 in observance of Christmas. These include:Christmas Eve (Dec. 24)• First United...