NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Supreme Court rules that states can prosecute non-Indians in Indian Country
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, June 29 that states now have the ability to prosecute non-Indians who commit crimes in Indian Country.
Nikwasi Initiative taking measured steps towards development
The Nikwasi Initiative is looking for new ways to develop the area surrounding the Noquisiyi Mound in Franklin.
TVA repatriating remains of 86 ancestors to EBCI
The ancestral remains of 86 individuals are being repatriated to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). They are from an archaeological dig in the northern part of Alabama in Lauderdale County.
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
We’re Still Here: Cherokee High School Choir looks to leave its mark
Fifteen pairs of shoes take the stage. A butterfly festival inside, and beads of sweat running past their eyes as they gaze out at 1,500 people.
Chris Young to play at Harrah’s Cherokee
County music star Chris Young is set to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, Aug. 30.
Honoring Nikwasi event commemorates deed transfer of sacred mound
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) joined Nikwasi Initiative and Town of Franklin officials for an event, called Honoring Nikwasi, at the Big Bear Shelter across the street from the mound on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 24 to commemorate the historic transfer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tantrum or fighting back…
How would you folks at home feel if we had a tribal election and the obvious loser of that election went off on Twitter, and everywhere else, claiming that he won and whining that the election was stolen even though that particular election, due to previous attempts by outside actors and agitators, was the most secure in tribal history?
COMMENTARY: Why I’ll be taking the COVID-19 vaccine
If you asked me a few weeks ago whether I’d take the vaccine, I would probably say ‘yes, but not right now’.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fighting ‘Giants’ and winning
Read 1 Samuel 17:1-58 for the whole story of the battle David fought with Goliath. Memorize David’s fighting words, a 17-year-old, to his ‘giant’ in verses 45-48a (and it came to pass.)
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves end season in third round
The Cherokee Braves (9-5) ended their 2016 campaign with a third round playoff loss on a chilly night in Mitchell County.
FOOTBALL: Braves top Rebels in thriller
The Cherokee Braves (9-4) won their sixth straight game of the season in dramatic fashion as they edged the North Duplin Rebels in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 25.
FOOTBALL: Braves win first playoff game since ‘08
Cherokee (8-4) got its first playoff win since 2008 with a big home win on Friday, Nov. 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jalee Monique Panther
Jalee Monique Panther, 19-year-old daughter of Jamie Panther and Jami Kirkland, born July 2, 2002 passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021.
OBITUARY: Stancil Jumper Jr.
Stancil Jumper Jr., age 91, passed away on Monday, Aug. , 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. He is the son of the late Stancil Jumper Sr. and Nola Long Teleskie.
OBITUARIES: Paul LeRoy Lambert Jr.
aul LeRoy Lambert left his earthly home on Saturday, Aug. 21 to be with his Father in Heaven whom he strived daily to serve, glorify, and honor. Paul was born on Dec. 24, 1945 to Paul Lambert Sr and Evelyn G Shields Lambert in Saline, Mich.
HAPPENINGS
Money Mosh Game Show
June 3 at 5:30pm at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Presenters include: First Citizens Bank, Mountain Credit Union and Edward Jones. Learn about checking and savings accounts, investment opportunities and much more. Door prizes, music, games. RSPV by Friday, May...
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum to host Statehood Day
June 1 from 12-5pm at the Museum located in Vonore, Tenn. The 1809 Blacksmith shop will be open with demonstrations going on throughout the afternoon. Cherokee Storyteller Lloyd Arneach Sr. and his daughter, Dawn Arneach, both EBCI tribal members from the Yellowhill...
Firefly viewing scheduled for June 4-11
Park officials have announced the Elkmont Firefly Viewing event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place from Wednesday, June 4 through Wednesday, June 11. For this year’s viewing event, the on-line ticketing system, operated through Recreation.gov, will...
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