OBITUARY: Vivian Saunooke Ross

by | Mar 6, 2022 | Uncategorized

  Vivian Saunooke Ross, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 4, 2022. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Kane and Margaret Smith Saunooke and wife of the late Robert Ross. She was preceded in death by her sisters,...

Park celebrates 2021 Employee of the Year 

by | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the selection of Brad Roberts as the 2021 Employee of the Year on Monday, Jan. 24.  Roberts has worked at the Smokies for 30 years and currently serves as the maintenance mechanic supervisor. He was nominated for...

CIPD Arrest Report for Nov. 28 – Dec. 5

by | Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized

  The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent...

OBITUARY: Clint Walker Calhoun

by | Aug 22, 2021 | Uncategorized

  Clint W. Calhoun, age 54, of Asheville, a Native of Big Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Clint is survived by his father, William Patrick “Pat” Calhoun; children, Victoria, Billy, and Joseph all of Oklahoma; two...