When I first heard a couple of weeks ago that the former TV show "Roseanne" is being revived for at least eight episodes, I was thrilled!

QUESTION: I keep reading articles about functional strength training and the importance of doing full-body, multi-joint movements to maximize results. If this is the latest trend, does it mean that I should stop using the machines at my club?

Cherokee County was well represented in the Photography Contest at the 4-H District Roundup held in April 2017 at Stephen F. Austin University.

Jacksonville now has a new stop for overnight visitors with the recent opening of the new Motel 6 Jacksonville location at the site of the old Trade Winds Motel.

Question: With it being American Heart Month, I’m curious what dietary changes I should make in order to stave off heart disease? Just trying to be proactive rather than reactive!

Embarrassingly enough, I do not see enough movies.

Question: I’m looking to learn a bit more about nutrition, but with so many books on the store shelves, how do I know which one is the right one?

Staring at the screen on my laptop, I waited.

Question: I keep hearing about the Mediterranean diet. Good, bad, or indifferent?

Question: A friend of mine eats 5-6 smaller meals each day and keeps telling me that I should be doing the same. Are there actually any benefits to doing this, especially if 3 meals per day are satisfying?

DALLAS – Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX), the largest organization shaping young female leaders in North Texas, is preparing to kick off its 2017 Cookie Season starting Jan. 13 through Feb. 26.

The year 2016 should be known as “The Year That Took No Prisoners.”

On Monday night, I watched “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

Question: What do you think about meal delivery systems like Blue Apron, Home Chef, and HelloFresh? Are they worthwhile if weight loss is my primary focus?

TYLER – CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic - Jacksonville welcomed new provider Pamela Mackay, FNP, to serve the patients of their growing community practice this December.

Question: With the weather getting colder and flu season almost upon us, can you provide a little refresher on working out when you’re sick?

Employees of Jacksonville's Prosperity Bank are hauling in the goods for this year's Toys for Tots new toy campaign, collecting an array of goods for local children in need. Shown from left are Toys for Tots volunteer Ron Seeton and event organizer Jesse Gobea, a­­­ manager Lana Cook, Pam Lu…

We've seen him as a cowboy, a war hero, a lover, a fighter and (of course) a spartan, but now legendary actor Kirk Douglas can add centenarian to his list of titles.

Question: If I get sick, will loading up on Vitamin C help me get better sooner?

Christmas cheer baskets for the holidays were packed for distribution to families of the area. Sponsored by the Jacksonville Ministerial Alliance, food for the 400 baskets was paid for by United Fund of Cherokee County and packed by volunteers. Pictured, from left, are JHS Cheerleader Jacie …

Austin Bank recently honored employees for their outstanding work and years of service with the company. They were recognized at the Bank’s 2016 Service Award Luncheon held December 6 at Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler.

It’s hard to believe that December is already upon us.

Question: I would do almost anything to get a nice 6-pack. Can you give me some tips and hints?

The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Techcore, Tuesday, November 29. Techcore repairs just about every type of electronic device from TV's, Game Consoles, Tablets etc. Need a phone repair that has a cracked device, water damage or broken housing or buttons? Techcore…

I recently took a trip. It was a short trip, and I didn’t have to pack a bag for it. But I traveled so far, I could see worlds I once knew and new places I had always dreamed of going.

Question: Recently while exercising on the cardio machines, my toes went numb within a few minutes of working out. Any ideas as to what is causing this?

Upper and middle school students from The Brook Hill School in Bullard recently helped create 452 boxes of gifts as part of their annual Operation Christmas Child project, according to school leaders.

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone.

Question: What do you think of the old adage, "feed a cold, starve a fever?" Myth or fact?

PALESTINE – Hitch a ride on Texas State Railroad's Polar Express Train Ride, and you'll rediscover the magic of being a child at Christmas time.

Santa Claus pens his autograph on the ticket of a young passenger garbed as the conductor character from the book “The Polar Express,”

Leslie Moman, RN, right, is presented with The DAISY Award by CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler associate chief nursing officer Teresa Halcomb.

It's November, and you know what that means: Seven weeks of holy days and holidays, beginning with Thanksgiving and stretching through to the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6 (for those of you who celebrate it).

Question: I keep hearing about detoxification diets, and how they can help with weight loss and other health-related issues. I’m looking to jumpstart my own weight loss, so is this something I should consider?

The Jacksonville Development Corporation’s board of directors is proud to announce their approval of an incentive package benefitting ADAMS Engineers and Equipment, Inc., for relocating and creating new primary jobs at their location of 5656 U.S. Highway 69 North, Jacksonville, Texas. Cliff …

How happy are we all that the election is finally over?

Question: Do I really need to sweat profusely to get in a good workout, or is this another fitness myth?

Angelina House residents Roberta Roberts and Clyde Jenkins get a good start on their garden. Residents of Angelina House and four other Jacksonville area senior residential centers joined forces with the Jacksonville Garden Club, Joe Smith Plant Farms and Spooktacular Bull Bash to create Gar…

Twin Oaks Health &Rehabilitation hosted a reception Oct. 25, 2016 honoring and showing appreciation for the work our Jacksonville city officials and their staff do for us. Residents, department heads and administrators were present to meet and greet the guests.

To me, creative writing is something that is personal. Sitting down in front of a blank page and pouring out your ideas, emotions, believes, fantasies, fears, hopes and dreams ... it comes from somewhere deep within.

Question: Is it true that I’m supposed to drink 8-8oz. glasses of water per day?