OBITUARY: Jasper “Coon” Wolfe

OBITUARY: Jasper “Coon” Wolfe

Jasper “Coon” Wolfe, 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Amble and Eva Queen Wolfe. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathy...
COMMENTARY: Against referendum question on tribal elections

COMMENTARY: Against referendum question on tribal elections

Why are we having a referendum on election law? If the election law had been in the Charter, none of this would be taking place. The election law clearly states that if you have been impeached or removed by Tribal Council, you are not eligible to run for office. This...
CIPD Arrest Report for Oct. 19-25, 2026

CIPD Arrest Report for Oct. 19-25, 2026

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...
COMMENTARY: Against referendum question on tribal elections

COMMENTARY: The Native vote was hard-fought

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   From the Museum of the Cherokee People, “For Native people here in the United States, voting is a right secured by the relentless advocacy of those who came before us. Access to that right is even more complex...