New SFA program breaks down college entry barriers for students from regional school partners

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University leaders and nearly 200 high school students from more than 15 regional partner schools promised to work together to achieve the students’ higher education goals during the introduction of SFA’s new Lumberjack Launch Guaranteed Admissions Program at a ceremony May 7 on campus. Designed to provide a seamless […]

Jo Nan (Sanford) Goldsberry Obituary

March 14, 1942 ~ May 4, 2025 (age 83) Jo Goldsberry Obituary Jo Nan “Jojo” Goldsberry, 83 of Nacogdoches, passed on May 4, 2025 in Henderson, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30p.m. Friday May 9, 2025 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing, Texas with Bruiser Lee of Corner Post Cowboy Church officiating.  Burial will follow […]

Peggy Sue Washington Obituary

December 3, 1959 ~ May 4, 2025 (age 65) Robert Broadwater Obituary Peggy Washington Obituary Peggy Sue Washington, 65, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Peggy is under the care of Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing.  There are no services scheduled.   To send flowers to the family or plant […]

Missing Person Located Safely Following Community Response to NacWise Alert

UPDATE: Donnel was just located, safe and in good spirits, besides being a little thirsty. Donnell was found by a mother and son who saw the original Facebook post and received the NacWise Alert text message and decided to help by driving the area!!! We won’t share the names of these two individuals for their […]

Marine brass quartet featuring SFA alumnus to perform at commencement 

For the first time ever, a quartet from the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band based in New Orleans will perform during Stephen F. Austin State University’s four commencement ceremonies May 8-9 at Johnson Coliseum. The quartet features SFA alumnus Danny Paxton, who earned his Bachelor of Music at the university in 2013. They will […]

Jo Nan (Sanford) Goldsberry Obituary

March 14, 1942 ~ May 4, 2025 (age 83) Jo Goldsberry Obituary Jo Nan (Sanford) Goldsberry, 83, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2025, at Henderson Health & Rehabilitation in Henderson, Texas.  Arrangements are pending and under the care of Dickie Allen Funeral Home in Cushing.  To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jo […]

Final results from race to fill at-large position on Board of Trustees

Final results in the race to fill the at-large position on Nacogdoches ISD’s Board of Trustees: Cheryl Brady – 1,173 Damon Ruckel – 1,053 Demond Jackson – 136 Incumbent James Ervin in District I ran unopposed. NISD trustees will meet at noon, Monday, May 12, to canvass election returns before entering their agenda review meeting.

Nacogdoches High School send four students to state Academic UIL contest

Four Nacogdoches High School students are headed to the state competition in Academic UIL. Mark Sifuentes is a regional champion in News Writing, JaBrandon Chatman finished third at regionals and is advancing in Prose Speaking, Heidi Nicholas finished third at regionals and is advancing in Feature Writing, and Justin Phillips finished third at regionals and […]

Moto Madness Stunt Show

Lumberjack Harley-Davidson 518 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965, United States of America Come watch an awesome stunt show! Don’t miss out on an exclusive sneak peek of the stunts happening at the Moto Madness Rally! Complimentary adult beverages sponsored by R&K Distributors and Who you Hibachi Wit? food truck ON SITE! Date & Time […]