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....

TROUP – Billing itself as East Texas’s “Good Neighbor Town,” Troup Chamber of Commerce recognized local residents and businesses it considered...

RUSK – At 15, the average freshman is focused on navigating the start of his or her high school career, with distant thoughts of life after...

Please see the front page of our March 25 issue for a listing of all the Easter and Holy Week events in Cherokee County.APRIL 1, 2The Jacksonville Ministeral Alliance is...

During the next three months, horsing enthusiasts from throughout the area will have an opportunity to participate in the 2026 Playday Series held at the Trail to Christ...

The passing of anyone is cause for grief from loved ones but for The Cherokeean Herald, this week we saw the death of long-time co-worker and friend Gloria Jennings. Gloria...

Many area entities will be closed Good Friday, April 3, as part of their Easter holiday observance.They include government offices in Troup, New Summerfield, Reklaw,...

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...

RUSK – Patrons with overdue books can take advantage of an April 6-11 amnesty period offered by Rusk Public Library, which also will host its annual book sales that...

The Rusk Youth Sports Association - RYSA Opening Ceremonies took place on Saturday. This year there are a total of 377 kids participating and 121...

Participants in The Exceptional Kids Stock Show exhibit animals at this year's CCJLS, currently under way at the Cherokee County Show Barn in...

Attendees at this year’s Wells Community Homecoming delighted in a Seussian literary theme, “Oh! The Places You’ll Go,” decorating parade vehicles...

 During the opening day RYSA ceremonies on Saturday, the boys of the 2024 14U team were honored for their fantastic season winning the Texas State...

Anna Mitchell was crowned the 62nd Homecoming Queen Saturday night. Her escort was Rene Perez.  Anna is the 18 year old daughter of Barrett and...