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...

RUSK – The City of Rusk has been slapped with a formal civil rights complaint, filed March 15, 2026, with Texas Workforce Commission by former Police Chief Scott Heagney,...

On March 22, 2026, at approximately 1:45 am, deputies were dispatched to a deadly conduct at Club Exotic located at 11840 Hwy 64 W in Tyler. It was reported that there were...

The Cherokee County Commissioners Court has formally adopted a resolution urging the Texas Legislature to modernize how county roads are funded, joining counties across the...

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

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...

RUSK – In a 3-2 vote earlier today, local city leaders have hired a former city manager Amanda Hill to help wrap up work on city audits."She is coming in temporarily to try...

Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December...

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

I’m sure most of us weren’t very aware of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer that lies under our feet, a vast underground lake that serves as the primary water source for more than...

RUSK – A local resident known for his unwavering support of the community and its police throughout the years has been named Rusk Police...

RUSK – The Heritage Center of Cherokee County will host a public ceremony Tuesday, March 24, at 12 noon in front of the Heritage Center Museum,...

On 03/13/2026, the Jacksonville Police Department arrested Dewayne Scott Chapline (W/M DOB11/15/1967) following a lengthy investigation conducted by the Jacksonville Police...

CHEROKEE COUNTY – Debuting in 2022, the Exceptional Kids Livestock Show drew a dozen special needs youth who joined with partners from local 4-H...

One person was killed and another hospitalized after a crash in Cherokee County that occurred just north of Love's Lookout.Texas DPS crews...