Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 11

  ARKANSAS, Crystal 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed on Plea 14-5.2 Communicating Threats – Dismissed on Plea 14-40.50(a) Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting...

Tribal Court Docket for Oct. 26 and Nov. 1

  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 Oct. 26, 2017...

Tribe to fund EA for sochan gathering in Park

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is taking a step towards its members being able to legally gather sochan in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  During an Annual Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, Tribal...

Tribal Council 2017-19 Committee Assignments

  Community Services: Vice Chief Ensley, Rep. Taylor, Rep. Wilson, Rep. French, Rep. Wahnetah, Rep. Owle, Rep. Brown Health Board: Rep. Wilson, Rep. Saunooke, Rep. French, Vice Chairman Wolfe, Rep. Owle, Rep. Brown HIP Committee: Rep. Saunooke, Rep. French, Vice...

Rose wins Birdtown run-off election

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   An Inauguration was held for the 2017-19 Tribal Council on Monday, Oct. 2. That morning, 11 Tribal Council representatives took their oath of office – missing that day was the second representative for the Birdtown...