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Election law changes draw criticism and suggestions
Election law changes are not supposed to occur during an election year. In the Sept. 6 session, Tribal Council passed an ordinance to redefine the time for which changes to the election law can be made, giving the Tribe two additional months.
Tribal Court Docket for Nov. 19
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.
Park releases EA for sochan gathering
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are one step closer to being able to harvest sochan legally in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Nov. 5
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Nov. 5
Muscogee (Creek) Nation repeals Free Press Act
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is without free press protection following action at an emergency National Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8.
Cherokee holds Veteran’s Day Ceremony
America’s past and present servicemen and servicewomen were honored during a Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
Swain County elects tribal member chairman
Despite a challenge from write-in candidate Mitchell Jenkins, Democrat Ben Bushyhead prevailed to become the Chairman of the Swain County Board of Commissioners.
Letts reelected superior court judge
Tribal member Bradley B. Letts will continue to serve as a superior court judge for district 30B after he defeated fellow Democratic challenger Mark Melrose.
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