I read with great interest your article last week regarding the Rusk ISD bond proposal for a new elementary school at a cost of $45,240,000, along with an additional...

Going to prom can be the best night of someone’s life, but teenagers might face pressure to drink alcohol on that special night. Peer pressure is an important issue...

To anyone who says, “Newspapers are dead,” I say, “Sit at my desk the Monday after the post office sends a bundle of newspapers to Fort Worth by mistake.”I say, “Answer my...

The Jacksonville Public Library thanks all of the participants and presenters for Adulting 2.0.  One of the goals is to provide a space where citizens feel comfortable...

After reading last week’s article in The Cherokeean about the train returning for departures in Rusk, I was excited. This has been a major concern for both the community...

Several years ago, people enjoyed “putting down” excellence and accomplishment with the phrase “everybody gets a trophy.” NOT true and probably more harmful and degrading...

In response to John Hawkins article, “Opinion: Where’s the Justice,” I’d like to add a few questions that I, as a law-abiding, tax-paying citizen of Cherokee County, have....

Have you ever heard the saying “The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine”? That’s actually a paraphrase of an ancient proverb by the Greek biographer...

I met candidate Jimmy Carter in 1975 while he was first running for President of the United States. He came to a radio station in Houston where I...

We started Hometown Christmas five years ago with hopes it could grow into something big...something our community could be proud of and something that brings everyone some...

As I write this article, the presidential voting will have ended and the extended election campaigns have stopped before you read it. I’m not alone when I say, thank...

Voting is a privilege and a responsibility. It is a good thing! Matthew 5:13 says, “You are the salt of the earth …” and Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world...

Sadly for Christians, another local church has closed nearby as Earl’s Chapel Methodist Church held its final service on Sunday. Earle’s Chapel is...

Dear Reader, Back to school is a great time to talk to kids about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. At this time kids are hanging out with peers, planning after...