NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ

Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained

Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported that the wildfire near Chilhowee Lake is currently 90 percent contained. Incident Commander Erik Newell coordinated wildland firefighter response to the wildfire which is estimated to be approximately 40 acres in size and is located on the western boundary of the park along Highway 129 near mile marker 4.5. 

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Center for Native Health to work with EBCI DANR

Center for Native Health to work with EBCI DANR

The Center for Native Health 501(c)3 (CNH) has announced that it has received a subaward for $105,000.00 from the Rights and Resources Group (RRG) to conduct activities with the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) entitled, “Strengthening Tribal Nation-led Conservation and Engagement with National Parks and Forests”.

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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS

COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

THANK YOU LETTER: Thanks to Tsali Care staff

  On this Labor Day, I would like to say thank you to all the dedicated staff of Tsali Care who have cared for our elders and disabled residents.  This pandemic has not made your jobs any easier, but I want you to know that I truly do appreciate you and your...

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

COMMENTARY: Buying love

I spent 27 years of my life with dogs. I mean, I had dogs before, and a couple of cats, but the dogs and cats before adulthood, and my pets were really my mother’s responsibility along with me. I wasn’t primary caretaker then. I was as dependent for my life as the pets were. Mom let me say that they were my pets, but the reality was that they were her pets.

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COMMENTARY: Let me tell you what I have heard

Water coolers and coffee pots are congregational points for many in our community who work, attend meetings, or any other community gathering. It even works when we invite friends and family over to the dining room table to impart knowledge.

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

OBITUARY: Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson

OBITUARY: Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson

Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A native of Jackson County, she is the daughter of the late Ed Jackson and Marjorie Arneach Rattler.

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OBITUARY: Mark Welch Crowe

OBITUARY: Mark Welch Crowe

Mark Welch Crowe, 74, of the Big Y Community of Cherokee, went to meet his heavenly Father on Sunday, June 5, 2022 while at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Mark was a servant of God and loved to share the Word. He was a member of the Big Witch Baptist Church.

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HAPPENINGS

Cherokee Indian Fair Parade info

Entry forms for the 2014 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade are now available at the Welcome Center located across from the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.  This year’s theme is “Cherokee People: Our Legends and Tales”.  There are three categories including: Community,...

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Red Thunder roars on “Native Rock: The Singles”

REVIEW By HONEY DAWN KARIMA       Robby Romero and Red Thunder have earned respect around the world on more than one level.  Their dynamic music inspires their fans to dance, while their faithful efforts to improve the lives of individuals throughout Indian Country...

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