RUSK – A Feb. 16 Republican candidate forum drew more than 100 residents to the Rusk Civic Center, there to learn their respective qualifications...

A month-long filing period for candidacy in the May 2026 school board and municipal elections across Texas concluded Feb. 13, with a number of incumbents filing for area...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Early voting for the 2026 general primary elections – which kicked off Tuesday – continues through Feb. 27, with registered...

In 1950, Frank Main and his wife, Marie, sold the Rusk Cherokeean to Emmett Whitehead and his wife, Marie, of Livingston. The purchase of the...

We should all take a moment to consider the first responders that came out and helped their neighbors during the severe cold and ice last week. The linemen who worked in...

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located in the 200 block of...

Publisher's note: On Jan. 29, 2026, the local police shared the following notice on social media. City leaders will gather for a 3:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, Jan. 29, to...

RUSK, Texas — A Cherokee County constable has been found not guilty of hitting another man with a vehicle in 2021.Cherokee County Pct. 4 Constable James "Jamie" Quinten...

On January 22, 2026, Randarriuz Dewberry, 20, of Jacksonville, was located during a traffic stop conducted by the Texas Highway Patrol on FM 346...

Jace Tobias of the Alto Area Republican Club announced late Sunday that a Jan. 26 candidate forum in Rusk hosted by the Alto Area Republican Club and Cherokee County...

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...

Former Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney has filed an internal grievance with the city manager, mayor, and city council, requesting speedy and retroactive reinstatement after...

RUSK – Scott Heagney, who up until Friday afternoon had served as the Rusk Police Chief, responded in a Jan. 16, 2025, release issued by his legal...

The City of Rusk announces that Scott Heagney is no longer employed by the City of Rusk.  The City does not comment on personnel matters. However, City officials emphasize...