From the Chiefs
Chickamauga chief: ‘The time for silence is over’ on Franklin County land dispute
Story by George "Clay" Mitchell, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record 3 min read In a press conference at the Charleston Community...
Chickamauga Nation reminds state officials tribe will ‘uphold our rights’ to Franklin County land set to be prison site
Tribe presses state leaders to communicate over Native American ties to site Oct 9, 2025by Penny Weaver Justin Flanagan, Western Regional...
Chickamauga Nation holding press conference in Charleston
https://www.youtube.com/embed/QwxetHK-QCg Oct 9, 2025Chickamauga Nation holding press conference in Charleston
Chickamauga Nation talks tribal history at Franklin County press conference
https://www.youtube.com/embed/jKUdCs8_lMs Oct 9, 2025Chief Justin Flanagan said the meeting was about educating not only the community, but the state.
Chickamauga Nation Leadership Discusses Franklin County Prison Battle
https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZvdK2S-VTs Oct 10, 2025Chickamauga Nation Leadership Discusses Franklin County Prison Battle
Chickamauga Nation fights for recognition amid Franklin County prison dispute
https://www.youtube.com/embed/AqbzXdKo5Gk Oct 9, 2025During a press conference on Oct. 9 tribe leaders detailed their history and the ongoing prison battle....
Chickamauga Nation to discuss proposed Franklin County prison
https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8xQvipUYdQ Oct 9, 2025The Chickamauga Nation has reportedly tried multiple times to meet with the board of corrections.
Chickamauga Nation leaders set to provide updates related to Franklin County prison site this Thursday in Charleston
by Penny Weaver Chief Jimmie Kersh (left) and Western Region Medal Chief Justin Flanagan with the Chickamauga Nation speak in...
