Cherokee Nation Entertainment awarded Pope County Casino license

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Racing Commission issued the Pope County casino license to Oklahoma-based Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE). The unanimous decision came after Thursday's meeting where commissioners interviewed representatives from Cherokee and reviewed their application. CNE's development plans consist of a $300 million-plus investment in Pope... Read More.

Cherokee Nation, Park Service sign agreement on plant gathering

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) — The Cherokee Nation has signed an agreement with the National Park Service to allow citizens to gather plants within Arkansas’ Buffalo National River to use for purposes including food, crafts and medicine. The river, located in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains, was established... Read More.
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