PECS volleyball honors 8th graders, sets sights on tournament Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 14, 2022October 16, 2022 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School eighth graders on the varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams were honored Oct. 12, 2022, prior to their final regular season home game. Standing, from left, are Joleyne Nunez, Hannah Platt, Bailey Bowers and Delilah Young. Kneeling, from left, are Tehya Nunez, Ila Trueblood, Harmany Urbina
Pros come to Brighton for first Extreme Seminole Showdown Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Professional bull rider Ernie Courson Jr., from Okeechobee, has plenty of support behind him as he rides a bull at the Extreme Seminole Showdown in September 2022 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena in Brighton. (Photo Jessica Burns) If Shane Proctor needed a good luck charm, the students at Pemayetv Emahakv
Tigertail tournament resumes with support from Indian Country Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Joseph Osceola takes a jump shot while guarded by Charlie Frye, right, and Preston Baker on Sept. 8, 2022, the first night of the 13th annual Tigertail Brothers Memorial Tournament in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Each year the annual Tigertail Brothers Memorial Tournament rekindles the fond basketball memories Minnie
Seminoles starring for Okeechobee High School volleyball Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Giselle Micco sets the ball during Okeechobee’s varsity match against South Fork on Sept. 7, 2022, at Okeechobee High School. (Photo Kevin Johnson) OKEECHOBEE — It didn’t take long for Giselle Micco to make a good impression on the Okeechobee High School varsity volleyball team. This season marks her first year
Ian slams SWFL, but mostly spares reservations News Top News by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 The Seminole Tribe of Florida's mobile command vehicle arrived at the Brighton Reservation to provide assistance related to Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy photo) Although deadly Hurricane Ian decimated parts of Southwest Florida, it spared the Seminole Tribe’s reservations from major damage. The consensus from tribal officials was the tribe dodged a big bullet. After
Moore Haven football eyes strong season Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Moore Haven takes the field for its preseason kickoff classic Aug. 18, 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN – If its preseason kickoff classic was an indication to the type of season that lies ahead for the Moore Haven High School football team, then Terrier fans won’t be disappointed. With a new
Gabby Lemieux has best finish as a pro Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 Gabby Lemieux at the Four Winds Invitational in South Bend, Indiana. She finished in a tie for second place. (Photo Epson Tour) Ten weeks after becoming the first Native American to play in the U.S. Women’s Open, Gabby Lemieux (Shoshone/Paiute) produced her best finish as a professional golfer with a tie
Florida teams shine at NABI Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Native Soldiers coach Skyla Osceola talks to her team during a timeout of a semifinal game at the Native American Basketball Invitational in Phoenix on July 22, 2022. (Photo Mark Jones) The Seminole Tribe’s Skyla Osceola is not through yet with making her mark as a basketball player, but she has
Hard Rock opens Virginia’s first casino Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Kevin Johnson - August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 A ribbon cutting ceremony marks the grand opening of the Bristol Casino in Bristol, Virginia, on July 8. The temporary casino will be used while a Hard Rock hotel and casino are built on the property. From left, Martin Kent, president and CEO of the United Co.; Clyde Stacy, president
Art sale July 15 at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Announcements Uncategorized by Kevin Johnson - July 7, 2022July 7, 2022