NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation citizen awarded Medal of Honor
Cherokee Nation citizen Dwight Birdwell, 74, is the first Native American to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroic service during the Vietnam War after President Joe Biden awarded him the military’s highest recognition Tuesday, July 5 at the White House.
Cherokee Police Chief Carla Neadeau steps up for her community
Blindsided is one of the only ways to describe Carla Neadeau as she was stepping into her new role.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
AISES Leadership Summit coming to Cherokee
Cherokee will be a focal point for discussions on science and engineering in Indian Country as over 300 students and leaders will attend the annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Leadership Summit.
EBCI tribal members named to fall academic honor lists
The following members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were named to the Dean’s List at institutions of higher learning for the Fall 2018 semester:
Personnel needs dominate School Board meeting
The first order of business was an announcement of the achievement of Michelle McSwain and Jonnie Walkingstick receiving National Board Certification.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
In October, Domestic Violence Awareness sheds light on victim-survivors and calls for an end to violence inflicted on Indigenous peoples
Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), advocates and communities across Indian Country and the United States rally together to honor survivors of domestic violence and support abuse prevention.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: On the winner’s side!
“Just as Jesus read these verses before people in the synagogue,
Rushing a SCOTUS vote is not the best idea
We are in the throws of a heated election season. Partisanship seems to be at a level unseen in decades, maybe even centuries.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lossiah leads Lady Braves over Swain
LeLe Lossiah led Cherokee (11-3) over Swain on Tuesday, Jan. 12 as the Lady Braves remained unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
WRESTLING: Cherokee defeated by defending champs
The Cherokee Braves fell to the defending 1A NCHSAA State Champions Mitchell Mountaineers in the multi-team McDowell Duals on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the McDowell High School.
ON THE SIDELINES: How about starting a CHS Athletic Hall of Fame?
Last week, there were several major announcements from pro sports hall of fames.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mrs. Darlene French Defoe
Mrs. Darlene French Defoe’s address changed from Earth to Heaven on March 29, 2021 after a short period of declining health.
OBITUARY: Minda Mahsetky Hill
Minda Mahsetky Hill of Lawton, Okla., formerly of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital.
OBITUARY: Sarah Elizabeth Bradley
Sarah Elizabeth Bradley, age 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Big Y Community Clean-up Day
April 12 at 9am at the Big Y Community Building. Bright safety vests will be provided for each team, along with trash bags and safety cones. There will also be police patrols assisting to make this a safe project. After the clean- up is finished, the community...
Language Classes at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Mondays on April 14, 21, 28 and May 5 from 6:30-9pm at the Museum in Vonore, Tenn. There will be a beginning class and an advanced beginner class. The cost of the class for all four evenings is $40, and a $5 discount will be given if you have taken the class...
Jackson County Democratic Annual Convention
April 5 at the Jackson County Justice Center located at 401 Grindstaff Road in Sylva. The meeting will take place in Courtroom 2 on the second floor. Registration will begin at 9:30am with the meeting starting promptly at 10am and ending at noon. All Democrats are...
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