ALTO ISDAug. 10 – Meet the Jackets – 6:30 p.m. RUSK ISDAug. 17 – Meet the Eagles, 6-8 p.m., Eagle Stadium TROUP ISD Aug. 19 – Meet the Tigers, 7:30 p.m., Tiger...

Jacksonville city leaders will convene Aug. 11 in regular session; this month's agenda also includes a taxpayer impact statement for 2026. The...

Due to the extreme drought condition and the high temperatures, County Judge Chris Davis issued a county wide burn ban. Any burning has the...

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...

The City of Rusk is developing its 2026 Comprehensive Plan, and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our community!The City is...

Several scholarship awards were bestowed on the children of Altman Specialty Plants employees during a July 31 scholarship presentation in Troup....

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...

JACKSONVILLE – An Aug. 18, 2026, exhibit will honor the life, ministry and legacy of Dr. James C. Blaylock, longtime library director at Baptist...

RUSK – More than a dozen employees were recognized during a July 28, 2026, Cherokee County Commissioners Court meeting, including posthumous...

The calendar has flipped over to August, which means it’s time to start thinking about purchasing season tickets for one’s favorite prep football team.Season ticket holders...

RUSK – A special Rusk City Council meeting agenda discussed July 31, 2026, by city leaders focused on offering residents an update on previously considered issues that have...

RUSK – A local venue for summer fun – and exercise – will close early this year due to the loss of thousands of gallons of water per day, plus...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn July 29, 2026, Cherokee County Sheriff's Office jail staff located Joseph Russell, 49, of Jacksonville, unresponsive in his cell. Jail staff...

With a new school year fast approaching, area school districts are preparing with events like Meet the Teacher, student orientations and other events in upcoming...