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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Valley River employee wins national award
David Ott, from Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River’s Grounds Team was the winner of the 2018 award for Innovation.
Chief Ranger Steve Kloster retires after 35 Years of Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the retirement of Chief Ranger, Steven Kloster, who will retire after 35 years of service. Steve has worked in the Smokies since 1988.
CHS students honored at Decision Day event
Cherokee High School held its first annual Decision Day event at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the morning of Tuesday, May 1 to honor the seniors who have committed to a college or university, technical school, or military service after graduation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Symbols and the economy…
It’s 2020, and I’m gonna be another year older.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness is for his ‘Vessels of Honor’
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you.
COMMENTARY: 2019 in the rear view mirror
Every year is eventful. If it were not so, it would be a dull world and an even duller newspaper.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves top Murphy by 50 points to get 20th win
The Cherokee Braves (20-1) got their 20th win of the season in style as they bested Murphy by 50 points (101-51) at home on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
WRESTLING: Two Braves win Conference Championships
Two members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team won championships in their division at the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament held at Murphy High School on Saturday, Jan. 31.
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee fans turn away games into home games
Several weeks ago, I was on the sidelines taking photos of the Cherokee varsity basketball teams who had traveled to Murphy.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Roy Bailey
Roy Bailey, 80, of the Stecoah Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at his residence.
OBITUARY: Vaughn F. Smith
Vaughn F. Smith, 74, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey Smith Sr. and Helen Bradley Smith.
OBITUARY: Albert George Sr. “Dinker”
Albert George Sr., “Dinker”, 60, went to his meet his Lord Savior on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Dinker will be welcomed at the Heavenly gates by his parents, brothers, and a sister.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit for William Rogers and family
Cherokee Lifestyle Balance program
Jan. 27 from 12-1:15pm in the GLW Complex Community Rooms. This program, sponsored by Cherokee Choices, will be held every Monday for 10 weeks. The program is based on the national Diabetes Prevention Program which is proven to decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes...
Auction items sought for USET fundraiser
The USET Scholarship Fund provides a total of $3,000 to American Indian students each fall in the form of four undergraduate scholarships of $500 each and one graduate scholarship of $1,000. They will be holding a silent auction on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Gala...
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