East Texas actress has role in new film 'Bernie'

RUSK, Texas (AP) Kay Epperson didn't think she would get the part. But, when she read about a casting call in Carthage, her husband convinced her to audition.
http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2012/apr/30/bc-tx--exchange-bernie-texas-actress895-east-has/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:33:00 -0700

Milam's conviction upheld in beating death of Rusk County toddler

Rusk County District Attorney Micheal E. Jimerson announced Wednesday the conviction of Blaine Keith Milam has been affirmed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
http://www.news-journal.com/news/local/milam-s-conviction-upheld-in-beating-death-of-rusk-county/article_5ccc0846-8cfe-5151-b420-b470bfc17cdd.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 05:24:58 -0700

Rusk County gets low marks in health

A new study puts Rusk County at the bottom tier of health compared to other counties in the state.
http://www.hendersondailynews.com/news/rusk-county-gets-low-marks-in-health/article_a3bc61ea-a372-11e1-8f9b-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 16:15:49 -0700

Rusk OKs liquor sales

Voters in Rusk approved the sale of liquor for off-premise consumption with 252 voters for the measure and 164 against.
http://jacksonvilleprogress.com/local/x1710457082/Rusk-OKs-liquor-sales

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 19:01:12 -0700

State, local officials urge caution over holiday weekend

Rusk County residents are urged to use caution while celebrating the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend – especially when doing any outdoor activity that can cause a spark.
http://www.hendersondailynews.com/news/state-local-officials-urge-caution-over-holiday-weekend/article_611add00-a6ae-11e1-bead-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 16:11:49 -0700

City of Rusk passes liquor sales, locals react to election results

Rusk has just been added to the list of East Texas cities that can now sell liquor for off-premise consumption. Couple years back, Rusk passed wine and beer for off premise consumption. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more
http://www.ketknbc.com/news/city-of-rusk-passes-liquor-sales-locals-react-to-election-results

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 17:25:19 -0700

No new rabies cases reported in 2012

While cases of rabies outbreaks are reported in several Texas counties, officials in Rusk County say it’s not the case here.
http://www.hendersondailynews.com/news/no-new-rabies-cases-reported-in/article_2b5eccee-a5d2-11e1-9534-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:17 -0700

Rusk County GOP hopefuls vie for county leadership

Turnout for early voting in Rusk County has been about normal for a primary, despite a six-way GOP race to replace a retiring sheriff and a rare challenge to the incumbent Rusk County attorney, Elections Administrator Kathie Wittner said Monday.
http://www.news-journal.com/news/local/rusk-county-gop-hopefuls-vie-for-county-leadership/article_93fea530-2ab9-5e2d-9343-23d1e2d4ee10.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 05:24:48 -0700

Rusk County Court to consider hotel incentives in Tatum

The Rusk County Commissioners Court will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the courthouse, 115 N. Main St. in Henderson.
http://www.news-journal.com/news/local/rusk-county-court-to-consider-hotel-incentives-in-tatum/article_32049a0a-7f47-56a4-8ad2-eed486c1dcba.html

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 02:12:34 -0700

Appeal denied for Blaine Keith Milam

HOUSTON — The conviction of a Rusk County man in the horrific murder of a 13-month old baby was upheld by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday.
http://www.hendersondailynews.com/news/appeal-denied-for-blaine-keith-milam/article_d08df7ea-a5d1-11e1-b35f-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:37 -0700