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...

Fall weather cools our days. The change in temperature reminds me of an enjoyable activity – riding on a tram or bus to see historical sites.What if a tour company wanted...

Patriot Day is a national day of remembrance to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the...

For the past four years, Amanda Hill has headed up the small town of Rusk as its City Manager. It was a rocky and sometimes controversially charged...

The Rusk City Council is considering, at its regular meeting on September 12, 2024, changing the council members' and mayoral elections to November, aligning them with...

A grateful thank you to all who participated in our annual “Christmas in July” event. Our Cherokee County Rainbow Room is now well supplied with...

Washington, D.C. - Today, following the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act in the House of Representatives, Congressman...

Rusk’s 4th of July parade was a huge success and the result of a lot of hard work by a lot of people. First off, the recently formed Thomas...

Publisher’s note: We asked our young college student intern to watch the Trump/Biden debate and give us a view of how younger voters view the candidates and the election....

Every year, more and more people are making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), with more than 1.6 million electric vehicles (EV) being sold in...

Independence Day holds a special place in the hearts of Americans across the country, but perhaps nowhere is its essence more profoundly felt than in the close-knit...

Our part to East Texas has been continuously battered by one storm after another in the last several weeks causing untold damage to the infrastructure in our County.As we...