On Tuesday, March 23, the Heritage Center of Cherokee County hosted a well-attended event commemorating the 175th birthday of Rusk's own native...

 RUSK – “Who Called for Backup,” written and directed by Cherokee Civic Theatre’s Danyka Roby as her high school senior project, will be presented at the 157 W. 5th St....

Several Easter Sunrise services will be held at various locations in Cherokee County, in keeping with a tradition offered at area parks:• The Jacksonville Ministerial...

Harold Rapsilver, named Police Chief of the Wells Police Department in 2018, has announced his retirement. Rapsilver, 65, began his law enforcement...

Every now and then East Texas offers up a moment that reminds us why we choose to live in this green, tree-strewn corner of the world. Sometimes it...

JACKSONVILLE – Backed with 77 years history and tradition, the March 24-28 Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is brimming with exhibitors,...

Hoping to draw create new, affordable housing in the city, a newly implemented matching grant program through JEDCO will reimburse contractors who create these residences...

WELLS – Plans are well underway as local residents prepare for the 62nd annual Wells Community Homecoming, set for Saturday, March 21.This year’s event – whose theme...

 Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation’s Annual Members Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Corporation Office located at 505 SE Loop 456,...

JACKSONVILLE – This year’s CCMG Spring Conference – “If your trees could talk, what would they say?” – will be held Saturday, March 14, at First Christian Church, 1920...

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...

“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...

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...