Citizenship trial, multimillion dollar sponsorship, and April events
VNN Weekly Digest March 27- April 2
Black Creeks take Tribe to court: April trial decides tribal citizenship
(MUSCOGEE NATION) A years-long legal battle for Black Creeks seeking reinstatement in the tribal nation of their ancestors comes down to a trial set for April 4 in front of Muscogee (Creek) Nation District Judge Denette Mouser.
Gun Lake Casino and Gun Lake Tribe giving $2.5 million sponsorship to Special Olympics
(MICHIGAN) The Gun Lake Casino and Gun Lake Tribe have agreed to a $2.5 million sponsorship agreement with Special Olympics Michigan. The money will go towards the world's largest Special Olympics Training Facility located in Grand Rapids.
April Festivals and Events in Oklahoma
(OKLAHOMA) Celebrate the first full month of spring with quirky hometown celebrations, delicious food festivals and garden shows set among gorgeous spring blooms. See our picks for this month‘s top festivals below or browse through all April events to discover even more.
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WEATHER ACROSS AMERICA
(NATIONAL) There is an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of the Plains and Mississippi Valley, heavy snow coming for the Northern and Central Plains, and a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley.
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