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By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer JACKSONVILLE - The Jacksonville City Council gave the go ahead to Randall Scott Architects, Inc.

By Kelly Young kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com The Cherokee County Sheriff's Department reported Monday the man believed to have shot and killed a Tyler resident Sunday night in Cherokee County is still ...

The Cherokee Civic Theatre will hold auditions for the winter production of "Alice In Wonderland," directed by Castanya Breen.

Ricky Huey and Worsenpuddin' of Gladewater get ready to go for a ride Saturday afternoon during the Jacksonville Music Jam.

By Raymond Billy rbilly@jacksonvilleprogress.com U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling on Wednesday visited Jacksonville to give his take on the state of the union.

By Kelly Young kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com Since Jacksonville Police Department officials first made the decision to add a detective to its Criminal Investigations Division, they knew they wanted to promote ...

By Kelly Young kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com The city of Jacksonville is looking for members of the community who may be interested in serving on one the city's many advisory boards.

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com Jacksonville police continue to investigate a Sept.

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com A new generation is getting a lesson in the old adage "stop, drop and roll" this week during the annual Fire Prevention Week.

Residents of Jacksonville ventured to block parties on Tuesday night to meet with neighbors and to enjoy some entertainment and fun.

Some households in Jacksonville, along with West Side Elementary School, will be getting new sewer lines in the near future, which should bring improvements to the affected area, City Manager Mo Raissi said.

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com Despite rising costs to municipalities and county precincts, some entities in Cherokee County are still offering fall clean-up days.

By Kelly Young kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com G.A. Dotson woke up Monday morning to find much of his lawn destroyed.

Right, motorcycle enthusiasts show off their rides as they peruse the 2008 Jacksonville Music Jam Saturday afternoon.

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com It's good to have friends - just ask the Jacksonville Public Library.

By Cristin Ross cross@jacksonvilleprogress.com With the national economy in a slump, it's not surprising that several local school districts are reporting the number of students participating in the National ...

Annie Grace Beathard, 3, gets the Serendipity Consignments and Pampered Princess Party Place ready for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat. Downtown Trick-or-Treat is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

Editor's note: A Jacksonville resident has been reviewing movies for friends for several years and has offered to share his thoughts with Daily Progress readers.

By Kelly Young kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com Three Jacksonville residents were arrested Friday during an undercover drug sting in the 400 block of West Lawrence Street.

Jacksonville Public Library's Children's Librarian Jo Jones helps Jacksonville pre-schoolers search for her dog Scruff around the barnyard during the library's Wednesday Story Time.