OBITUARY: Deborah Ann Koza

OBITUARY: Deborah Ann Koza

Deborah Ann Koza passed away on Sunday, July 3 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 13, 1955, in Alma, Ga. Deborah was the daughter of the late Alexander Koza and Peral Crosby Koza. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Stephens. She is...
Cherokee Nation citizen awarded Medal of Honor

Cherokee Nation citizen awarded Medal of Honor

  WASHINGTON — Cherokee Nation citizen Dwight Birdwell, 74, is the first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic service during the Vietnam War after President Joe Biden awarded him the military’s highest recognition Tuesday, July 5 at the...
CIPD Arrest Report for June 26 – July 3

CIPD Arrest Report for June 26 – July 3

The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until...