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...
OBITUARY: Allen Edwin McCoy

OBITUARY: Allen Edwin McCoy

  Allen Edwin McCoy, 69, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at home with his family after a short battle with cancer. Allen was born on July 19, 1952 in Cherokee. Allen is preceded in death by his mother, Bethna McCoy; his granddaughter, Beverly Walker; and...
OBITUARY: Edwin George

OBITUARY: Edwin George

  Edwin George, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. He is survived by his children, Charleston George (Bobbi) of Cherokee, Yolanda George of Cherokee, Bill Mars (Shirley), Dan Mars and Janice Mars, all...

SPEAKING OF FAITH: What does your life tell us?

  By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church   Read Acts 16:16-34 I remember when I was a kid. I had always wanted to be a fireman. The Lord had given me that dream.  So, I ended up working for the...