Cherokee leaders throughout history have known that informed citizens are the backbone of our thriving democracy. Well-executed journalism strengthens tribal sovereignty and self-determination by ensu...

HAVE YOU EVER FALLEN ASLEEP BEFORE YOU FINISHED YOUR PRAYERS?! I’VE DONE IT MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT! GOD IS SO WONDERFUL HE GAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT AND HE FINISHES THE PRAYERS! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?! ...

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and Americans are encouraged to support their children in developing healthy habits for a healthier future. Janis Risley, Sequoyah County Extens...

Eleven ladies weighed in today. We had a net loss of 12 pounds and Neve had the best weight loss of 5.4 pounds. Our chapter challenge is to not eat anything after 7pm this coming week. Our Two Bit Bow...

Today we had 11 ladies weigh in. We had a net loss of 2.3 pounds and Brenda had the best weight loss of 2.4 pounds. Our chapter challenge is to 48 ounces of water this coming week. Our Two Bit Bowl wi...

A top priority throughout my administration has been holding the federal government to its promises to the Cherokee Nation. We have strongly defended our treaty rights to great effect, such as when fe...

JESUS CHRIST WILL FORGIVE YOUR/MY/OUR SINS—IF WE ONLY ASK AND BELIEVE! HE TOSSES OUR SINS INTO THE SEA OF FORGETFULNESS! Micah 7:1-20 1Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits,...

The Vian Wolverines and the Gore Pirates are enjoying their bye weeks this week, and they neither one will be playing tonight. For Gore coach Brandon Ellis, he believes the bye week for his Pirates is...

When someone provokes us we need to ask ourselves why should we allow it? We are free to hear foolish things or to ignore them. Why waste precious time getting back at someone not worth our time? Don’...

Preparing a meal for family or guests often brings a sense of accomplishment. But making a dinner you'll be eating alone can seem like a big effort with small reward. Consequently, many of us pay litt...

Cherokee Nation’s government has the essential task of serving more than 460,000 citizens across the world. Whether it’s providing life-saving health care, training Cherokees for good jobs, giving acc...

The Roland Rangers lost their first game of the season last Friday night in a road game against the Stilwell Indians. The Rangers had hoped to have a chance this week to rebound from the loss. That wo...

Weather patterns have changed dramatically when people start declaring what they need instead of saying all the negative things that plagues all those who hears them. As Charles Capps puts it, “People...

With children back in the classroom and schedules ramping up, it can be tough juggling the multiple demands families are facing. As people navigate the waters of these hectic schedules, it's a good ti...

First off, I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe Labor Day Weekend. I spent mine returning my 97-year-old mom home to Enid after she spent last week with me celebrating birthday No. 97 last Wednes...

YOU ARE LOVED MORE THAN YOU MAY KNOW! THE LOVE OF GOD IS EVER REACHING! GOD IS REACHING FOR EVERYONE! GOD LOVES YOU/ME/WE! Ephesians 3:1-21 1For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you...

Opioid addiction has taken a terrible toll on the Cherokee Nation. Once again, Native Americans have been especially targeted by people and companies making profits from addictive substances without f...

I would like to welcome you to Gridiron Notes. I know you all are saying to yourselves, “What is this about?” This weekly column that will publish in each Friday edition will take a look back at some ...

Have you ever been told you need to cut back on your sodium intake? Sodium, also known as salt, tends to get a bad rap in the nutrition and health world. Fun fact, your body actually needs sodium! The...

Oklahoma is fifth in the nation. But for all the wrong reasons. While Sooner Nation would gladly take a No. 5 ranking in the football poll, there are surely members of that big fraternity who have hel...