SPEAKING OF FAITH: The gifting of the Holy Spirit…

by | Oct 21, 2019 | OPINIONS

  REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR CHEROKEE PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH   “No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you. “Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me.  Since I live, you also will live. “When I am raised to life again,...

COMMENTARY: Domestic violence awareness and why it matters

by | Oct 15, 2019 | OPINIONS

  By JAMIE ARNOLD EBCI LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE   I sat down a few days ago with the idea that I would churn out a quick article for October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  I asked myself, “Why is this issue so important to members of the Eastern...

COMMENTARY: Something fishy at the Fairgrounds

by | Oct 12, 2019 | OPINIONS

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   For years, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds was an “animal prize” free zone. I know because I was the one who instituted the policy during the years that game vendors with live prizes were turned away. This...

LETTER: Tribal member wants juvenile justice laws changed

by | Oct 11, 2019 | OPINIONS

  Last year, my wife’s car was stolen from the Casino parking deck. The next day, we got it back with thousands of dollars worth of damages. The three juveniles (tribal members) were caught on video stealing it. The police named them all. Do you know what...