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Jacksonville council discusses Christmas parade street closures
By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Three Jacksonville streets could be closed for the Dec.
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TEA Recognizes Five Jacksonville Campuses For a Gold' Performances
Five Jacksonville ISD campuses were awarded Gold Performance Acknowledgments, the Texas Education Agency announced Thursday.
Jacksonville Group In Early Stages Of Exploring Alcohol Sales
An ad hoc citizens committee has been formed to explore the possibility of legalizing the sale of beer and wine in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville group aims to have wet/dry issue on May ballot
The group doesn't have a name yet, but they do have a goal: to get a proposition for alcohol sales on next May's election ballot.
Jacksonville pharmacist pleads guilty to drug violation charges
By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Timothy Worsham, a 48-year-old Jacksonville pharmacist, pleaded guilty to federal drug violations in East Texas, U.S. Attorney John Bales announced Wednesday morning.
Wreck destroys car, sends three to hospital
By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com A silver Buick Century struck a white Pontiac Grand Am at about 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 69.
Mammoth bill delivered to Jacksonville
Special to the Daily Progress U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Athens, sent a copy of the 1,990-page healthcare bill to the Jacksonville Public Library.
The Jacksonville Police Department compiled the following reports Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Friday calls A* Police responded to a shoplifting report at Wal-Mart Friday afternoon.
Two Ja ville men caught for armed robbery
By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Two Jacksonville men were arrested after an armed robbery Friday morning.
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2 Jacksonville Men Arrested For Alleged Store Robbery
Two Jacksonville men were arrested for their involvement in an alleged robbery at a drive-in grocery store Friday morning following tips from citizens.
Amendment election just days away
By Lauren LaFleur assistanteditor@jacksonvilleprogress.com EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the fourth in a four-part series about the proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the Nov.
Two arrested on drug charges, bonds posted
By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com A pair of suspects were arrested in a drug bust late Friday afternoon on Andrews Street in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville officials attend conference, return with inspiration
Hoping to draw from the experience of others in city government, several Jacksonville officials were in Fort Worth last week to attend the 97th Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition.
By Nathan Straus nrstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Mulching work began Monday morning at the Love's Lookout rest stop north of Jacksonville to clear space in front of the overlook and make for a cleaner view with less unsightly shrubs and plants.
Jacksonville ISD gears up for anti-drug week
By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Preparations are under way for Red Ribbon Week at various Jacksonville, Bullard and Rusk schools.
Murder suspect back in Ja ville
Taylor arraigned after capture in Rusk County By Nathan Straus nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com Gregory Charles Taylor II, a 22-year-old Jacksonville man wanted in connection with a murder that occurred in Jacksonville on Oct.
Annual Hay Show & Sale takes place Thursday at Expo Center
Progress staff reports news@jacksonvilleprogress.com The Annual Hay Show & Sale will be held Thursday at the Cherokee County Exposition Center on Loop 456.
BBVA Compass to send text messages when customers overdraw their account
BBVA Compass launched a new pilot program to help bank customers watch their over spending.