NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Police Commission gets update on body and car cameras
The EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Police Commission held their Sept. 8 meeting and focused on updates from programs.
Boyz II Men to headline Cherokee Indian Fair
Boyz II Men, a Grammy Award-winning R&B group from Philadelphia, will highlight this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
Newfound Gap Road trike motorcycle fatality
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a trike motorcycle accident on Newfound Gap Road approximately 9 miles south of Sugarlands Visitor Center on Friday, Sept. 9, at approximately 11:04 a.m.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Messages from the Drum: Tribal member launches web radio show
Beverly Bushyhead, MA, MPA, is combating the notion that Native Americans and First Nations people are extinct.
Cherokee students learn about human body, healthy lifestyle
In an effort to combat childhood obesity, Cherokee Elementary School and New Kituwah Academy students learned about the human body in an exhibit called Speedway to Healthy which was set up in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Sept. 5-6.
Jones-Bowman Fellows to launch social media campaign
For the first year of the community initiative, the 2018-19 fellows have developed a Social Media Campaign that will raise awareness about different issues affecting the Cherokee community.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Renew your thinking
“O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.
COMMENTARY: Confusion is not helpful…
When I started this episode of the Mr. Bill Show report the major news was the ongoing pandemic and the confusion emanating from the White House.
COMMENTARY: An open letter from Chief Sneed regarding George Floyd’s death
Like all Americans, I was outraged when I saw the video of George Floyd pleading for his life, only to have his pleas fall upon deaf ears and his life snuffed out at the hands of an overzealous government official.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Olympic pole vault athlete visits Cherokee Youth Center
Merritt Grace Van Meter, a Creek and Cherokee professional pole vault athlete currently training for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, visited with the 4th and 5th grade members of the Cherokee Youth Center over the course of several weeks to provide mentorship and promote healthy decision making skills.
BASKETBALL: Camp to benefit Tahnee Arkansas Memorial Children’s Fund
Children will get to learn the basics of basketball at a camp this summer named in memory of a former Lady Brave.
ON THE SIDELINES: Be more like Wally and the Beaver
Lately, I’ve been watching a lot of the classic American television show Leave it to Beaver. One thing I’ve noticed is that Wally and the Beaver are always doing something involving exercise.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: John Walter Grant “Zahey”
John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Using Jesus’ authority, all people can trump our enemy’s power
“I saw satan fall from heaven like lightning!” Jesus had shared with his 72 new disciples in their enthusiasm in having helped others overcome demonic influences.
OBITUARY: Johnny Adam Walkingstick
Johnny Adam Walkingstick, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Park invites public comment on Proposed Construction of Smokemont Riding Stables Facilities
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate alternatives for the construction of new concession facilities at Smokemont Riding Stables approximately six miles north of Cherokee. The public is invited to...
Cannon and Musket Fire recall the 1760 Anglo-Cherokee War at Fort Dobbs
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the 18th century Cherokee War March 1-2.
Roller Derby – March 1 flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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