OBITUARY: Linda Myers

  On Thursday, April 8, 2021 Linda Myers, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age of 80. Linda was born on Aug. 29, 1940 in Townsend, Tenn. to Claude and Mabel Stratton. She met the love of her life in the same town, and on Oct. 23, 1965, she...

Ask Dr. Per Cap: Why tip?

  Dear Dr. Per Cap:         I’m a server at a restaurant and get frustrated when Native customers don’t tip.  I work hard to provide good service and it’s not only insulting but tough financially when my own people stiff me.  What’s up with Natives who don’t tip?...

OBITUARY: Araceli Garcilita

  Araceli Garcilita, age 22, of Franklin, formerly of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Angel Medical Center, after an extended illness. She is survived by her son, Julio Mendes (aka JC); mother, Roberta Wolfe; step-father, Sterling Bennett;...

CIPD Arrest Report for April 4-11, 2021

  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...