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Quapaw Nation Leader John Berrey Remembered for Transformative Legacy and Economic Impact

Sunday, October 26 by Luke Matheson

Former Quapaw Nation Chairman John Berrey, a driving force behind the creation of Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, passed away Saturday. He is being remembered as a transformative leader whose work reshaped the economic landscape for the Quapaw people. Berrey served as Chairman of... Read More.

Chris Samples, liaison between the Quapaw Tribe and the construction company discussed the Saracen Casino Resort Hotel project

Wednesday, October 30 by Alex Bivens

Chris Samples, who was described as the liaison between the Quapaw Tribe and the company that is currently building the Saracen Casino Resort hotel was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show where he and host Greg Horne talked about what the community... Read More.

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Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

The final beam was lifted into place for the new hotel and convention center at Saracen Casino Resort on Tuesday with a host of workers, media, government officials, and Quapaw Nation officials on hand. One such official was the new Quapaw Nation Business Committee Chair... Read More.

Wena Supernaw, Chair of the Business Committee of the Quapaw Nation visited with Greg and Wil this morning

Friday, March 8 by Alex Bivens

The Chair of the Business Committee of the Quapaw Nation, owners and operators of the Saracen Casino and Resort paid a visit to their property this week and to Deltaplex Radio Friday. Wena Supernaw has been the chair since July 2023 and before that served... Read More.

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The Quapaw Nation, owners of the Saracen Casino are committed to Pine Bluff and completing the hotel

Monday, August 28 by Alex Bivens

The Quapaw Nation, owners of the Saracen Casino and soon to be resort has seen its share of turmoil recently with a change in the leadership but they are committing millions of dollars to the construction of the 13-story hotel on the property. On Friday,... Read More.

Quapaw Nation elects new chairman

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

QUAPAW, Okla. – Wena Supernaw was officially sworn in Saturday as the Quapaw Nation Chairman. The Quapaw Nation owns and operates the Saracen Casino in Pine Bluff. Supernaw released an official statement on July 12 on the Quapaw Nation’s official media site. I am honored and humbled... Read More.

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Former Quapaw nation officials accused of taking money from Saracen Casino and Q Store

Friday, June 9 by Ray King

Several former officials of the Quapaw Nation are accused of taking unauthorized bonuses worth millions of dollars belonging to the Saracen Casino and Q store in Pine Bluff. Quapaw Nation authorities have charged Jack Brill, 54, an attorney in Missouri who was the former attorney... Read More.

Byrd resigns from Quapaw Nation Business Committee

Monday, April 17 by Ray King

The Quapaw Nation Business Committee announced Friday its chairman, Joseph T. Byrd has resigned. According to the Quapaw Nation website, Byrd resigned during a monthly business committee meeting. No reason for the resignation was given on the website which went on to say, “We will continue... Read More.

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Quapaw Nation Business Committee Disqualifies John Berrey As A 2021 Candidate

Wednesday, June 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

From The Quapaw Nation: The Quapaw Nation Business Committee, in a unanimous vote, with the Vice-chair abstaining, disqualified John L. Berrey as a candidate in this years election. The Quapaw Nation Business Committee heard an appeal challenging the candidacy of John L. Berrey. The Election and... Read More.

Audit Questions Spending by Former Quapaw Nation Leader

Wednesday, February 3 by Staff

A former Quapaw Nation leader's spending is being questioned after an audit shows John Berrey spending over $34 million during his 20-year tenure at the helm of the nation. The spending includes $4 million that was paid to former University of Oklahoma and former... Read More.

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Saracen Casino christened with Quapaw pottery on day before grand opening

Monday, October 19 by Staff

The Saracen Casino and Resort will host their grand opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning after some of the finishing touches of the casino Monday morning were installed, to include pottery, which is very important to the Quapaw culture. The pottery placed inside of Saracen... Read More.

Quapaw Nation Chairman Joseph Byrd looks forward to Saracen Casino soft opening

Wednesday, October 7 by Staff

The City of Pine Bluff along with the Quapaw Nation held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for the new fire station and police precinct on the property of the Saracen Casino and Resort and Joseph Byrd, the new Quapaw Business Committee Chairman was on hand... Read More.

Stories tagged with: quapaw

Quapaw Nation Leader John Berrey Remembered for Transformative Legacy and Economic Impact

Chris Samples, liaison between the Quapaw Tribe and the construction company discussed the Saracen Casino Resort Hotel project

Quapaw and Local Officials discuss Saracen Casino Resort progress

Wena Supernaw, Chair of the Business Committee of the Quapaw Nation visited with Greg and Wil this morning

The Quapaw Nation, owners of the Saracen Casino are committed to Pine Bluff and completing the hotel

Quapaw Nation elects new chairman

Former Quapaw nation officials accused of taking money from Saracen Casino and Q Store

Byrd resigns from Quapaw Nation Business Committee

Quapaw Nation Business Committee Disqualifies John Berrey As A 2021 Candidate

Audit Questions Spending by Former Quapaw Nation Leader

Saracen Casino christened with Quapaw pottery on day before grand opening

Quapaw Nation Chairman Joseph Byrd looks forward to Saracen Casino soft opening

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