Rusk County News

The Rusk County Sheriff's office reported Tuesday afternoon that officers had arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred during an argument about drugs.

Song and spirit marked the end of a five-day celebration of a Rusk County congregation's 150th anniversary Sunday.

Amongst rows of picnic tables covered in southern cuisines and desserts, 92-year-old Shiloh resident Carrie Patrick sits smiling under the shade of tall pine trees.

Construction firms looking to oversee the renovation and expansion of the Rusk County Jail will have to wait to find out who will get the job.

Civil complaint/warrant service, Scroggins Road. A man reported to deputies that his son would not return his dog.

On any given day seven years ago, about 60 women were in Gregg County's jail. Today, that daily average is about 175.

On any given day seven years ago, about 60 women were in Gregg County's jail. Today, that daily average is about 175.

Former Overton Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Stretcher pleaded guilty Friday in the Fourth District Court to theft of property by a public servant, a third degree felony.

If you See It you can Snap It and then Send It to KLTV. Four men from the city of Henderson are in jail tonight, charged with federal drug offenses.

During the oil boom of the 1930s, Rusk County's courthouse was a lively spot as landowners and "wildcatters" - risk-taking drillers and investors - staked their claims in the oil-rich county.

Rusk County District Attorney Micheal Jimerson might forward the case of a former Overton school superintendent to a grand jury by July 1, he said Thursday.

By MALENA OGLES Staff Writer GOOD SPRINGS - Last June, Bobby Hunt was weeding his yard along County Road 454 in Good Springs, when his wife of 51 years simply walked away.

By Raymond Billy rbilly@jacksonvilleprogress.com Although he believes new District Administrator Wendy Dean will excel at the job, state Rep.

Rusk County commissioners hope to get state grants to build an estimated $450,000 sewage pumping station at the Cross Park mobile home community.

A Rusk County jury sentenced a 21-year-old gang member to 15 years in prison for the 2007 shooting of a Rusk County teenager.

What happens at the state convention? The Republican state convention is today through Saturday in Houston.

Skyrocketing gas prices and long commutes have some Rusk County Courthouse employees asking for a change in business hours.

Growth has been Gregg County's blessing and biggest obstacle since it was created 135 years ago.

What happens at the state convention? During their two-day convention, the Democrats will: - select 193 pledged delegates - those who have to cast their nomination votes based on the popular and caucus votes.

Increased demand at Luminant's Martin Lake Power plant near Tatum has prompted the company to search for more lignite coal deposits in southern Rusk County.