Cherokee Language word list for February – “Words of Love”

The Jackson County Department of Health (JCDPH), in conjunction with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Health and Medical Division, announced on Monday, Feb. 8 that the norovirus outbreak associated with Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel is over.

Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, is in danger according to many tribal members who are opposing the construction of a Duke Energy Substation near the site.

By the morning of Monday, Feb. 8, Charles Blalock and Sons workers had cleared away all the fallen rock, dirt and trees from Friday’s slide on the southbound Pigeon Forge – Gatlinburg Spur.

Thank you to all of the bidders and to Mara Bird who won the print with a bid of $50.  An anonymous donation was also received of $40 so the auction raised $90 in all.  All of the  proceeds are going to Sherry Wachacha and her family who lost their house and...

Visionary Choctaw leader Phillip Martin passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday, Feb. 4.

A benefit for Sherry Wachacha and her family, from the Snowbird Community, who lost their home in the early morning of Thursday, Feb. 4 has raised $1,375 according to Janell Rattler.  The benefit dinner was held at the Snowbird Commons Area. 

Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk announced on Thursday, Feb. 4 that he has named Paula L. Hart as Director of the IA Office of Indian Gaming.