Joshua “Josh” Littlejohn – obituary

  Joshua “Josh” Littlejohn, age 39, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, with his loving family and friends by his side. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Tehya; his mother, Debbie Littlejohn; sister, Charity Littlejohn Brown...

EDITORIAL: Safety first for the trout derby

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   For the first time in its 17-year history, the Talking Trees Children’s Fishing Derby was postponed. On the Thursday before the derby, the river was swollen from days of constant and torrential rain. Postponing...

LETTER: Cherokee veteran thanks Cherokee Indian Hospital

  Recently, I had a three-day stay in the Cherokee Indian Hospital at Cherokee.  Even though I was very sick, this experience was a high water mark for me. I am now 93-years-old and a World War II Veteran.  I have been in Army hospitals and in several others over...

EDITORIAL – The Downtown Motor Speedway

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   It’s not a secret. It has been discussed in the Tribal Council Chambers and by the water cooler ad nauseam. People are driving too fast, ignoring speed limit signs and pedestrians in crosswalks. The downtown...

COMMENTARY: No word for goodbye

  By RENISSA MCLAUGHLIN   When my sister was diagnosed with cancer, we felt we had time. Time to…ensure our moments together were meaningful. It was a short six months. My sister was a quiet person who trusted her health care provider. She never...

LETTER: Healing and Wellness Coalition dissolving

  To the Cherokee people: The Healing and Wellness Coalition was started in 2002.  It has been an unforgettable journey that we have traveled in the interest of healing and wellness among the Cherokee people as well as many of our friends and allies. We have...