Judge Letts retires, not seeking tribal office

  Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Brad Letts, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), announced on Tuesday, Feb. 26 that he would be retiring effective two days later, Feb. 28.  He has been serving in the 30B Judicial District of the Eighth...

Park announces new Chief Ranger

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Lisa Hendy has been selected as the new Chief Ranger. In April, Hendy will oversee employees in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division who perform law enforcement duties, wildland fire...

Tribal Court Docket for Feb. 25

  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 Monday, Feb. 25,...

Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Feb. 20 and 21

  Judgment Summary for Feb. 20   Bird, Regina Dawn 14-60.11 Criminal Simulation – Dismissed, Insufficient Evidence   Blackfox, Kristan Lee 14-15.5 Intoxicated and Disruptive in Public – Dismissed on Plea 14-30.6 Child Abuse in the Second Degree – Guilty...

Principal Chief’s Report for Feb. 22

  By RICHARD G. SNEED PRINCIPAL CHIEF   Representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) as Principal Chief is an honor and a privilege.  I am awarded many opportunities to serve the proud citizens of the EBCI, and I am thankful for each opportunity...