Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy – obituary

  Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy, 39, of Birdtown, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. A native of Cherokee where he attended Cherokee High School, Keener was an avid outdoorsman who loved to roam the woods for wild mushrooms, family...

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Aug. 15 and 16

  Judgment Summary for Aug. 15   BIRD, James Aaron 14-40.56 Assault on a Female – Dismissed, Federal Custody 14-10.41 Breaking and Entering – Dismissed, Federal Custody 14-40.50(c) Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill – Dismissed,...

A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Tomatoes

  By JODY BRADLEY LIPSCOMB   I am not sure there is anything better this time of year than a vine ripe tomato from your own garden.  There is something special about walking outside and picking it off the vine and enjoying it.  It may not be the perfect...

Tribal Court Docket for Aug. 22

  This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court.  All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tribal Court Docket for Wednesday, Aug....