Tribe to receive over $1.7 million in OJP grants

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has been awarded three grants from the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) totaling  $1,720,442.  The grants will be used to combat domestic violence and improve...

Native Pop exhibit, workshops coming to Cherokee

  Native Pop is a native art collaborative that combines contemporary art styles, bright vibrant colors, and social commentary to highlight modern day Native America. The exhibit and accompanying workshops will be evidence of a modern day Native America. “Native...

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 11

  ARKANSAS, Crystal 14-95.5(a) Drugs: Possessing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, III, IV, and V – Dismissed on Plea 14-5.2 Communicating Threats – Dismissed on Plea 14-40.50(a) Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting...

Tribal Court Docket for Oct. 26 and Nov. 1

  This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court.  All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tribal Court Docket for Oct. 26, 2017...