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Author: Beverly Bidney

Beverly Bidney has been a reporter and photographer for The Seminole Tribune since 2012. During her career, she has worked at various newspapers around the country including the Muskogee Phoenix in Oklahoma, Miami Herald, Associated Press, USA Today and other publications nationwide. A NAJA award winning journalist, she has covered just about everything over the years and is an advocate for a strong press. Contact her at beverlybidney@semtribe.com.

Coleman and DaKoda Josh earn Scouts’ highest rank

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ANADARKO, Okla. — Fraternal twins Coleman and DaKoda Josh have one more thing in common after both became Eagle Scouts, the highest rank achievable in the Boy Scouts of America, in July. The 18-year-olds joined the Scouts at age 6 and stuck with it all the way, a feat only 5

Tribe takes to the streets for Seminole Night Out

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For 30 years, Americans have come out of their homes and taken back their streets on National Night Out (NNO). About 350 Tribal members did the same Aug. 25 during the Seminole Police Department’s tribalwide Seminole Night Out to Prevent Crime. "We want people to know we are here for them,"

Officers hone skills at annual training

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BIG CYPRESS — As sirens blared and lights flashed, two Seminole Police Department officers drew their guns and took down a couple of felony suspects at the old bingo hall Aug. 29 in Big Cypress. Afterward, everyone at the scene discussed the apprehension, although no one was arrested. The "crime scene"

Seminoles in Recovery rallies for health, sobriety

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HOLLYWOOD — About 60 people gathered in the morning darkness at Hollywood’s Topeekeegee Yugnee (T.Y.) Park Sept. 13 for the fifth annual Seminoles in Recovery 5K Run/Walk. "Staying sober is staying healthy," said Helene Buster, director of Family Services who helps coordinate Seminoles in Recovery events. "This is something we do

Expo focuses on fruitful futures

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HOLLYWOOD — The Sept. 5 Education Expo at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood showed attendees a world of opportunities awaiting them post-graduation. More than 50 Tribal departments, K-12 schools, tutoring companies and colleges distributed information about their programs to students and their parents, who came from every reservation. Education advisers

SMP workshop reveals how it’s done behind the scenes

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HOLLYWOOD — Dozens of kids gained an inside view of the media industry and cutting-edge technology during the Seminole Media Productions Workshop Sept. 5. The eighth annual event was held in conjunction with the Education Department’s Education Expo to give youth interested in pursuing careers in media a taste of the

Native actor Saginaw Grant offers advice to Tribal youth

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HOLLYWOOD — Saginaw Grant’s distinguished face – aged, patient and wise – is instantly recognizable from movies and television. At 78, he is blessed with the wisdom that comes only with time. But Grant doesn’t live in the past. His mission is to ensure the future is filled with Native Americans

Seminole sumos take over Boys & Girls Club

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HOLLYWOOD — The ancient sport of sumo wrestling was embraced by the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club Sept. 4 with bouts to determine which young competitor would emerge victorious. The 2,000-year-old sport was the highlight of a Japan-themed, end-of-the-month celebration for community members. Revered throughout Japan, sumo originated in the Shinto

Cameron Osceola hits more than musical notes

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PLANTATION — High school football teams and marching bands play on the same fields, but seldom at the same time. Cameron Osceola is an exception. Cameron is an offensive guard on American Heritage School’s junior varsity football team in Plantation, and he is a clarinetist in the band. "I like them both," the

Brighton takes the crowns

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HOLLYWOOD — Seminole royalty is once again all in the family as Brianna Nunez, 18, and her cousin Cheyenne Nunez, 16, were crowned Miss Florida Seminole and Jr. Miss Seminole, respectively, at the 57th annual Princess Pageant held July 26 in Hollywood. The Brighton teens demonstrated talent, poise, intellect and knowledge

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